Announcements/Reminders for Camp Week 2016

Greetings Warren Band Families,

Here are a few additional announcements/reminders for band events starting early next week.

1) Band Camp – Week of August 1
Dates:  Monday thru Friday (August 1 - 5)
Time:  9 AM to 5 PM
Location:  WTHS O’Plaine campus
-- ITEMS NEEDED FOR BAND CAMP --
- Music memorized (hopefully already)!
- Guard choreography memorized (hopefully already)!
- Cooler/Drinks
- Hat & sunglasses
- Gym shoes (NO SANDALS)
- Sunscreen (skin & lips)
- Marching Instrument
- Lots of water to drink!!
- Lunch or $$$ for lunch

2) Uniform Fitting Nights - August 2 - 3
What:  Marching band uniform fittings (2 nights during band camp)
Date #1:  Tuesday August 2 (returning students)
Date #2:  Wednesday August 3 (new students)
If you cannot attend your night, please come the other evening.
It is very important that we fit every possible student during these 2 nights!

Time:  5 to 7:30 PM (right after band camp day ends)
Location:  WTHS O’Plaine Gym
Items available for purchase: band shorts, band shirt, marching shoes, white gloves, booster membership
Note: Freshmen & New Band/Color Guard students should attend to pick up their band shorts and shirt (every band student is required to have these)

2A) Uniform Fitting Volunteers
Remember to arrive at your pre-arranged date(s) and times next week.

3) Band Booster Meeting – August 4
Date:  Thursday August 4 (first one of 2016-17 school year)
Times:  6:30 to 7 PM (parents new to the band program)
7 to approximately 8:30 PM (all booster members)
Location:  WTHS O’Plaine campus auditorium
Please try to attend!

4) Upcoming Warren Band Spirit Wear Sale
What:  WTHS Band Spirit Wear for students and parents
Dates:  Thursday August 4 thru Sunday August 14
Items available (many with new designs): polo shirts, baseball caps, a hoodie, and 3 different t-shirts, including 1 long sleeve version
More details to follow soon
NOTE: More items, including fleece and winter jackets, will be available later this marching band season

Go Blue Devils!!

Mark Haynes
President