WHERE TO EAT??

If you have purchased a university meal plan for the first semester, you have the option to buy extra days out front to cover Band Camp.

We will be located in the Whitney Center concourse at approximately 5:45 pm on Sunday evening and at 11:15 am on Monday, August 27^th,  to register students that are interested in signing up for meals.  After lunch on the 27^th, students will need to come to 221 Cartwright Center to sign-up for or adjust their meal plan. All plans will be billed to the students’ individual university accounts.  We cannot accept checks or cash, so the students do not need to worry about paying us when they sign-up.  The cost per meal will be $7.00.  Students will be able to choose one of the following 3 options:

Ø      Lunch & Dinner (11 meals)                   $  77.00

Ø      Lunch only        (5 meals)                      $  35.00

Ø      Dinner only (6 meals)                            $  42.00

When students sign up for a meal plan, they will receive a pre-season meal card.  They will need to present this card to the cashier each time they eat.  They should return the card to the cashier when they eat their last meal.  Pre-season meals will be served in the Food Court dining room at Whitney Center.  The serving times are: 

Lunch               11:30 am – 12:30 pm

                                    Dinner                6:00 pm -   7:00 pm

 It is also customary for many of the sections to go out for a “bonding” meal or two at one of the local restaurants, so you may want to bring along a few extra bucks to join in.

WHAT TO WEAR?? 

First and foremost – COMFORTABLE SHOES!!  (You are not permitted to march in bare feet). You will be on your feet quite a bit so be prepared!! Other basic essentials might include sunscreen, comfortable (light-weight, work out type) clothing, sunglasses, and a hat. It would also be a good idea to bring a water bottle or cooler of sorts. We will also have costume or theme days (i.e. Stop Light Day, Clash Day, Superhero day, etc…) so you may want to plan your wardrobe appropriately.  (In case you were wondering, people really do participate in the theme days!!)

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU NEED?? 

The following school owned instruments are available: piccolo, tenor sax, mellophone, marching baritone, sousaphone, and percussion. If you are in need of a school horn or locker, please report to room 56 in the Center for the Arts Building (CFA) between 5:00 – 6:30 pm Sunday evening. If you are in need of an instrument not listed, please call or email Dr. Fisher so that we can make the appropriate arrangements for you.

• You are responsible for having a lyre – unless you are using a school owned instrument. If you are bringing a personally owned instrument, be sure to put a nametag on the case. Lockers will be available for storage.
• All woodwind and brass players need to purchase white gloves before the first game. You can take care of that once you arrive, just ask your section leader. Percussion and Guard will be given special “grippy” gloves. All band members are required to have

• Black marching shoes. We will have “Plusone” marching band footwear available for sizing and purchase during band camp.  If you need to purchase a pair of shoes, they are $29.00.  The shoes can be viewed at this website:

http://www.styleplusband.com/products.asp?CatID=1#Plus%20One

IN SUMMARY

Hell Week is not as bad as it sounds. It’s really band camp in disguise!! You will be busy and get a lot of exercise. It’s a great time to reunite with old friends as well as make many new friends. It will be a great experience so dig out your instrument and a positive attitude – we’ll take care of the rest!! Start practicing now to build up your endurance (on your instrument as well physical conditioning).

BAND CAMP SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, August 24

**CFA building – Center for the Fine Arts is located at 15^th and Vine Streets. Room 56 is our rehearsal room on the bottom floor. Watch for signs and arrows.

MONDAY– THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY, Sept. 1

MONDAY, Sept. 1

4:30 - 6:00 pm    Rehearsal

THEME DAYS:

MONDAY   Stop light day/Crazy Hat or Hair Day – pick one or the other OR BOTH!!! Wear green clothes if you are single, yellow clothes if you are “somewhat taken” but not off the market, red clothes if you are spoken for. This is a great way to "scope" out the field and protect your nose from sunburn!!

TUESDAY  Clash day/ Bling Bling Day – stripes and plaids are in – it’s cool to mix patterns!! The less you match, the better you are! Accessorize your mixed ensemble with your sparkliest or most outrageous jewelry.

WEDNESDAY   Sports Team Day - wear the colors and clothes of your favorite sports team.  If you don't have one either make one up or wear UW-L colors!!

THURSDAY   Section Theme Day  -  through the course of the week, each section will decide upon a common theme for which they will dress up as.  (the beach is always an option!!!)

TALENT SHOW!!! 7:00 pm - Annette Recital Hall (Fifth Annual) Get your act together! Here's your chance to gain that 15 minutes of fame. Bring your best shower voice, comedy skit, dance moves, or whatever else trips your trigger!!

FRIDAY    Ma'am and Sir Day/Super Hero Day - All freshmen and first year rookies shall address all upper classmen with an appropriate title. If a freshman doesn't address an upper classmen appropriately a "TIME OUT" (in many forms) can be given. Don't forget your favorite super hero attire so we know what your "special" powers are!!

PREGAME MUSIC: will be available on D2L as of August 1.

• Classic Miniatures (Also Sprach Zarathustra only) – Moffit
• On Wisconsin – arr.Yoder (learn from trio to the end)
• Alma Mater – arr. Barber
• The Horse - start at Letter E
• Pretty Fly for a White Guy
• Star Spangled Banner –Key/Stafford
• La Crosse – arr. J. Grill

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