Showing posts with label band camp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label band camp. Show all posts

Saturday, August 9, 2014

What happens at band camp...

What a week! Sharing another marching band season with CP is such a blessing to my life. I love being able to work with some of my best friends, my dad, and this year my brother. I am also so proud to share in my dad's 30th year of teaching at Comstock Park. 
Tears fell at the end of the week. I had a moment. Realizing how much something impacts your life can bring tears to your eyes. I am so proud of all the hard work these students gave us during the 8 long days of rehearsals. I cannot wait to see the progression throughout the season.
^ Let the 'dream team' unite! Our Staff this year gets along great. The communication is open and if there are any issues between us it can be fixed with an iced coffee or a slurpee. ^
^ CPMB 2014 Color Guard ^
^2014 Senior Class. I have been with these kids since their freshman year! I know them all so well and have loved watching them grow up. ^
^ My trusty sidekick. I don't even know what I would do without her in my life. I am so blessed to be working with her and even more proud to call her a best friend. ^

Friday, July 26, 2013

Keep Calm and Survive Band Camp

After 17 hours of teaching color guard this week my brain has turned to mush and I am really sore. But that's ok because I have 60 hours of color guard next week. No big deal. 
So how do you prepare for 60 hours of color guard? 
Better yet, how do you prepare for band camp? 
-go to bed before midnight at least 3 days before band camp starts
-drink at least a gallon of water a day
-eat healthy
-STRETCH!
-run everyday (this seems silly but it helps get your muscles prepared for what is to come) 
-do push ups
-make sure to do laundry the day before band camp starts
-buy new socks
-make sure your tennis shoes will hold up during a week of marching
-pack your bag for the week
-label your water bottle
-buy a chapstick with SPF in it 
-memorize your music/guard work
-make sure your outfits are made of breathable and moveable fabrics
-pump yourself up by watching some drum corps shows

Band Camp can be an awesome experience, if done right. Don't be afraid to meet new people and break out of your comfort zone. Always be on time. If you have a question, ask it! 
Respect your director and instructors. And most important, always wear deodorant!