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DRUM LINE BAND CAMPbeginning August 15, 2008 Important: If you have not already done so, please contact us, let us know you are interested, and register. BRING A LARGE AMOUNT OF SUNSCREEN AND A HAT! Also see the faq's section of this website for more questions about band camp. The UVa Cavalier Marching Band band camp will begin on August 15, 2008 for percussionists. This will be one day earlier than the full Cavalier Marching Band. The 2008 drum line band camp is the beginning of the 2008 season. It is required for every member. Band camp is the period of time in which the tone of the season will be set. On the first night, the audition process will begin. There will be players more skilled than you, and there will be players less skilled than you. Worry about how you can do your best. That is the primary goal. The drum line is a family, and every member is important. The entire audition process will only take a couple of days. It may take you a year or more to work yourself up to a particular instrument. Many of our members have played snare or cymbals one year, and bass or tri-toms the next. If you have the correct attitude, there are no limits to your success. After members are assigned an instrument, the drum line will use the remainder of band camp to learn pre-game, the first halftime show, and other performance pieces. Band camp is the most intense period of the season. If you can make it through band camp, you can make it through the season. Housing (in a hotel), transportation (charter buses), food (catered), and entertainment will be provided. Band camp is a closed campus. You will be transported from housing to rehearsals, meals, and entertainment. You will not be able to use your car during band camp. Anything that you need for the duration of band camp must be brought with you when you check in. Personal hygiene items, sunscreen, and anything else that you may need must be brought with you. You will not be allowed to make a trip to a store! Be prepared for every possibility and illness. Any member not functioning at 100% power hurts the entire drum line. After reading all of this information, also remember that you will have one of the greatest times of your life! You will make dozens of new friends and have to worry about only one thing... drumming! TIPS - BRING A LARGE AMOUNT OF SUNSCREEN AND A HAT! - Be prepared. Do not come to band camp without something as essential as sunscreen or other basic need! - Get plenty of rest leading into the start of band camp. - Familiarize yourself with the exercises. - A positive attitude and a willingness to learn are the two greatest factors for a rewarding experience. Frequently asked band camp questionsQ. Do I need to go to the pre-camp in order to make the drum line?A. No, but the pre-camp is highly recommended.Q. What will occur at the pre-camp?A. The pre-camp will consist of sessions covering technique, exercises, and other fundamentals.Q. What will be the audition process?A. The audition process begins on the evening of August 15th and will evaluate your technique and fundamental skills. The audition music will consist of the drum line exercises.Q. Do I have to be a percussionist to play on the drum line?A. No. We invite anyone to play on the drum line. Many marching percussionists are brass and wind players. The selection process takes into consideration your fundamental musical skills in addition to your percussive skills. You do not need to be a percussion major. You do not need to be a music major. You do not need marching experience. As long as you have the necessary musical skills and a good attitude, you will make the drum line.Q. How do I prepare for the pre-camp, audition, and season?A. The first step is to contact us, let us know you are interested, and register. Download the exercises (available on the UVA drum line music page.) Practice the exercises and the basics. Be efficient! Important things to work on are sound quality, evenness, and clarity. A candidate who can play 16th notes with accents correctly but cannot play egg-beaters will audition better than a candidate who can play egg-beaters but cannot play 16th notes with accents correctly.
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