Further Band Camp info can also be found at the 2012 Band Camp link on this
site.
See the 2012 Band Camp Schedule below. There will be no rehearsals on
Saturday and Sunday. All sessions are from 7:30 to 11:00 then 12:30 to
3:00. Camp rehearsals are in the SM South bandroom and stadium.
BAND CAMP IS REQUIRED AND IT IS FREE!
New Parents Meeting July 26 at 7 PM in SMS Band Room.
New Marchers Camp-July 26-July 31 (5th hour band members are done at lunch on
the 31st).
1st Hour Band Camp-July 30-Aug. 7.
1st Hour Percussion Camp-July 26-Aug. 7
Freshmen who will be in 1st hour band-July 26th-Aug. 7.
Attending band camp is essential for individual and group success. Get
these dates on your family calendar right away so you can be a part of this
great South tradition. Parents - please come to the Parents Meeting the
evening of Thursday, July 26 to find out what you can do to support your
student and what to expect from the band program.
During New Marchers’ Camp, you will learn how to march the fundamental style
of the award winning Rompin’ Stompin’ Raider Band, rehearse and memorize our
traditional pregame and stand music, and grow from working with our highly
experienced adult staff and our one-of-a-kind student leadership corps.
These Junior and Senior Raider band members are looking forward to welcoming
you to the band. They know that the way to a successful year is to give you
part of the ownership of this band from day one. It is hard to explain but
even though we work very hard and learn tons of information, the students
always have a great time at camp. Time after time I hear that Band Camp is
one of our band members’ favorite times of year. We are looking forward to
having you join us!
What Band Class to enroll in:
Most of you will sign up for 5th Hour Freshman Band. This band is a full
year course. These students attend New Marchers’ Camp from July 26th through
July 31st. Once school starts, the class focuses on marching music and
techniques. The band performs along with the 1st hour band in the pregame
show at all home football plus the Overland Park Parade and the Flordia
trip. Starting in October, we begin rehearsing as a concert band for most
rehearsals and by November, we are exclusively an indoor band that prepares a
series of concerts throughout the school year. This band rehearses from 7-
7:30 AM most Wednesdays with the 1st hour band through marching season.
An ambitious option:
If you are really dedicated, are fairly advanced on your instrument, and
want to take on a challenge, you might consider marching with the first
hour “competition band.” This band is primarily 10-12 graders but every
year a select group of freshman are invited to join. To be in this group,
you would do New Marchers’ Camp with the other freshmen then continue
through the 1st Hour Band Camp which goes until Aug. 7th. You would be in
1st hour instead of 5th hour band. This group performs at all home games,
three or four marching festival/contests, and the Overland Park Parade plus
the Florida trip. The group rehearses every morning from 7AM to 8:30AM plus
Thursday afternoon, 3-5. Yes, it is an intense schedule but the benefits are
amazing. This incredible group is the definition of team work, dedication,
and the pursuit of quality. It also considers itself the happiest band
around! If you sign up for 5th hour, this is the group you would go into
during your sophomore year and beyond.
If you want to join the first hour competition band, Mr. Adams will come to
Indian Woods to listen to you. Be prepared to play a piece of your choice to
show off your skill and musicality. We may also work on some basic marching
skills. This will be a quick and painless audition. I am most interested in
brass and sideline percussion but I will listen to anyone interested.
You should not audition for 1st hour your freshman year if you will be doing
a Fall sport at South. Our Thursday afternoon practice and your sport's
workout will conflict. This is not a problem in grades 10-12 or for 5th hour
freshmen. Many band members also do sports and other school activities.
