Band Camp

Band Camp occurs approximately one week before class begin, a week to not only memorize music and rehearse drill for the Pregame and first show, but also to grow closer together through fellowship and friendly competition.

 

2012 Important Dates:

  • Thursday, Aug 15 - Leadership Check in (morning check in)
  • Friday, Aug 16 - Drumline and Guard (morning check in)
  • Saturday, Aug 17 - Full Band (morning check in)
  • Thursday, Aug 22 - Final rehearsal in evening
  • Friday, Aug 23 - Check out in the morning (no rehearsal)

A typical day at band camp:

  • Hot breakfast
  • Morning drill rehearsal
  • Catered lunch
  • Afternoon indoor sectional rehearsal
  • Dinner at a restaurant
  • Evening drill rehearsal
  • Nightly activities
    • Skit night
    • Karaoke night
    • Trivia night
    • Section Olympics
    • Scavenger Hunt
    • Pool Party
    • Etc.

 

 

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Hunter Smith Band Building
180 Culbreth Road
Charlottesville, VA  22904
Email: bands@virginia.edu
(434) 982-5347