Saturday, July 23, 2011

NEW ABSENCE REQUEST SYSTEM

To request an excused absence, please use the new online system on our website:
http://ftp.aurora-schools.org/ahs/band/abw_forms.html

This form is online only and instantly sends the request to the band office. After receiving the request, we will send a follow-up email with approval of absence or decline of absence. If the absence is declined, the student is expected at band.

Please note: the completion of the form does not guarentee an approval. Missing band for work-related issues is not excusable.

PRE-CAMP REHEARSALS

Monday, July 25, 6:30-8:30pm - Percussion Only
Tuesday, July 26 - Thursday, July 28, 6:30-8:30pm - Full Ensemble
*Students should be prepared to march during these rehearsals (shoes that tie are required).

Also at these rehearsals, members will register for band camp rooms and bus assignments for the season.

If your band packet is not complete, please take care of this as soon as possible. A student may be unable to attend band camp if the packet is not complete.

Please use the Absence Request Form on our website if the student will be missing any of the above rehearsals.

BAND CAMP 2011

Our annual band camp is upon us!
Please see below for more information.

Sunday, July 31:
All students need to arrive to the HS Bandroom by 12:30pm.
We will load the buses and leave.
If your family signed up to bring an item, please remember to bring it (ex. watermelon, popsicles, etc)
Any student bringing medication, even OTC medication - a blue form must accompany any medications, and it must be in the original container.

Remember to bring these items: instrument, music, music lyre, valve oil / reeds, many pairs of socks, tennis shoes , toothbrush, personal shower items, bedding (including a pillow), pencils, sunscreen, bug spray. There are many other items students should bring, please refer to our Band Camp Handbook for a comprehensive packing list.

Once we arrive to camp, we will move personal items into our assigned rooms/cabins, then move music equipment to the assigned locations. Then the fun begins!! We attend the Temple Grove Campground in Transfer, PA