Band Camp
2011: DAY ONE
Before we
begin…
I HAVE ONE
QUESTION.
How are your Feet?
(Together!)
Stomach?
(In!)
Chest?
(Out!)
Shoulders?
(Back!)
Elbows?
(Frozen!)
Chin?
(Up!)
Eyes?
(With pride!)
Eyes?
(With pride!)
WHY DO WE DO THIS?
How should we stand when not
“at attention?”
How should we march?
Hint…
It might look like this now.
We want it to look like
this!
OUR MISSION
 We need to work together to establish
our BAND mission.
 We start by using vision.
 This will always be a work in progress as
we continue to grow and develop
throughout the musical journey.
WILL THIS BE EASY?
WHAT DOES
T.E.A.M.
stand for?
Together
Everyone
Achieves
More.
How to be a TEAM player;
 Before: On time, prepared, set up, ready
to listen
 During: In the moment. Listen!
 After: Timely handling of duties,
demonstrate diligent behavior, then
depart cheerfully
What are some habits we
can develop that will help us
grow musically and
personally?
 Be on time for rehearsals
 Be ready to perform in all
aspects.
(warmed up, instrument is
mechanically set, all equipment
available)
 Take care of instrument
 Bring a pencil to rehearsal
 Listen to the conductor
What if we feel we know the
basics?
Is there anything we can do
to grow further?
 Mark your music- do not trust memory
 Constantly listen and adjust pitch and
volume while playing
 Be ready for entrances
 Sincerely attempt to play the part
correctly.
 Play second or third part with as much
enthusiasm as first part.
 Practice music between rehearsals
 Continually strive to improve
 Do not miss rehearsals.
From the Heart of the Artist by Rory Noland
S.M.A.R.T. goals:
 We should establish both Individual goals for
people to realize their own personal progress.
We also need corporate goals which will be
bench marks for our progress as an
organization.
 In order for goals to be SMART, they must be;
 Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic
Timely
Sub-headings for more
specific goals
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Warm up
Practice
Practice vs. Rehearsal
Organization And Efficiency
Timeliness
Professionalism
Some key tenets I would
like to include are;
Discipline/ Integrity
Will
Spirit
Monday 8.22.11
 Vision
 Developing Habits
 Establishing Goals and Our Mission
 DAY ONE:
 CHOP WOOD; CARRY WATER
Chop Wood -- Carry Water
MONDAY: DAY ONE
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BAND VISION 2015
Marching Basics
Music Basics
Game time: per TJ and Phil
Full Band Basics: SSB and M/G
Move and Play