Monday, July 14 from 5:00 to 5:30 pm in the Commons Area we will have a Marching Band Parent meeting to discuss band camp. Please make your best effort to be there!
PRE BAND CAMP for Student Marchers
Pre Band Camp is July 14 – 17 at Brookwood High School.
(If out of town, please send an email to laura.stanley@gcpsk12.org This is mandatory for all percussion and guard members and any band members that do not have a previous commitment)
***Lunch is from 12 – 1 pm for full days. Please bring lunch or plan a safe option with your parents’ guidance.
Rookie Woodwinds and Brass (first time marchers)
| Tuesday | Half Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Half Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm |
| Thursday | Full Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 – 3:30 pm |
| Thursday PM | Band Pictures | 5:15 – 7:30 pm |
Vet Woodwinds and Brass (students that have marched 1 or more seasons)
| Tuesday | Half Day | 1:00 – 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Half Day | 1:00 – 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | Full Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 – 3:30 pm |
| Thursday PM | Band Pictures | 5:15 – 7:30 pm |
All Percussion
| Monday | Half Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Full Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 – 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Full Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 – 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | Full Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 – 3:30 pm |
| Thursday PM | Band Pictures | 5:15 – 7:30 pm |
All Guard
| Monday | Half Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Full Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | Full Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 – 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | Full Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 – 3:30 pm |
| Thursday PM | Band Pictures | 5:15 – 7:30 pm |
All Leadership
| Monday | Half Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Full Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 – 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Full Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 – 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | Full Day | 9 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 – 3:30 pm |
| Thursday PM | Band Pictures | 5:00 – 7:30 pm |
MARCHING BAND SHOES
We will be trying on marching band shoes on Thursday of pre camp!! All Rookies and Vets that may need new shoes. Shoes are only ordered if you PAY for them. If you try them on for sizing and don’t need a pair, then no need to pay for them. Shoes will be listed on the Band Store for purchase.
BAND PICTURES
Thursday, July 17 starting at 5:15 pm are Band Pictures. Meet in the commons dressed in your full marching band uniform with long black socks. (Marching Band Uniforms will be issued at pre band camp. If your student misses pre band camp, they will get their uniform the first week of school.) Guard will be given their uniforms at Pre Band Camp. Please check the Google drive for band picture schedule.
BAND CAMP DETAILS
We are one month away from Band Camp 2025!
Students and parents should review the information about band camp on the Brookwood Band Camp Google Drive. The link is at the bottom of this email. It will have information about packing lists, housing details, and campus maps.
We are going to the beautiful campus of Oglethorpe University this summer. Band camp is rigorous! Students will need to be careful to remain properly hydrated. It’s a good idea to begin thinking about that NOW and getting into the habit of drinking plenty of WATER. During practices at band camp there will be ample opportunities for water or other hydration, but if you wait until you get to camp to begin drinking proper amounts of water it will be too late. Health experts say that you need to be in an established pattern of hydration one to two weeks before engaging in rigorous outdoor activity. Also, while students will have access to a variety of juice, sports drinks (and even some soft drinks) at camp, parents should NOT send large amounts of soft drinks or energy drinks to camp for their child. Caffeinated soft drinks actually work against the body’s attempts to remain hydrated, and consumption of soft drinks as a substitute for water will leave you dehydrated and unable to stay on your feet for practice. By far, the most prevalent problems dealt with by our safety staff at camp result from the lack of proper hydration. Energy drinks are NOT allowed at band camp, they will be taken from your student. Examples of these types of drinks are Monster, Rockstar Energy, and Red Bull.
There will be a live online video feed from band camp. Parents and friends can check in to see and hear what the band is doing. The free webcast will be live during the times the band is on the practice field, which is generally from early morning until lunchtime, and then after dinner until dark each day. Details for viewing the video feed will be provided to you before band camp.
Parents will deliver their child to camp (or arrange for a ride with someone else) on Saturday, July 19. Check-in times are below and are staggered due to parking restrictions. We need you to drop your student and make your way off campus within the 45-minute timeframe so that we are assured of having enough parking for everyone. Our first rehearsal begins at 2:30pm.
| Leadership & Siblings of Leadership | 11:00 – 11:30 am |
| Last Name Starting with A- G | 11:30 am – 12:15 pm |
| Last Name Starting with H-N | 12:15 – 1:00 pm |
| Last Name Starting with O-Z | 1:00 – 1:45 pm |
A campus map is on the band’s google drive with driving instructions. As soon as your child is checked in and unloaded you are free to leave the campus. At the end of the check-in time, camp will officially begin, and all non-band campers will need to head back home.
Parents will return to camp on Wednesday morning, July 23 between 10 am and 11 am to gather up your child’s things, check out and head home. We have to be off campus by noon so please be prompt.
| Last Name Starting with A- G | 10:00 am |
| Last Name Starting with H-N | 10:30 pm |
| Last Name Starting with O-Z | 11:00 pm |
*** Oglethorpe University charges a fee per car per day. In addition, parking is limited. Students will not be allowed to drive themselves to band camp this year.
KEY DEPOSIT
Oglethorpe will be issuing us room keys at check-in. You will need to bring a check for $50 for a key deposit made out to Brookwood Band. If your student returns their key at check-out, then they will get your check back. If they lose the key, then you will not get your check back and the college will use the money to buy a replacement key.
FINAL FEE PAYMENT
Band fees are to be paid in full prior to band camp. The deadline for those payments is July 1. You can pay your balance from the invoice that was emailed to you. If you have any questions about band fees, please email treasurer@brookwoodband.org.
IMPORTANT: WE WILL NOT BE SETUP TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS AT BAND CAMP REGISTRATION! YOU MUST COMPLETE PAYMENT BEFORE SHOWING UP FOR CAMP!!!
HEALTH HISTORY
A health history form was emailed out to parents from our Safety Team (check your spam folder if you did not receive it). We need this filled out ASAP.
BROOKWOOD BAND CAMP GOOGLE DRIVE
· 2025 Band Camp Chaperones
· Band Camp Housing
· Band Picture Schedule (July 17 – Pre Band Camp)
· Campus Maps
· Health & Safety
· Medicine Form
· Packing List
THE HYDRATION TEAM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
We need help watering the band
Pre Band Camp
Band Season
FAMILY BAND PICNIC
Thursday, August 14 from 5:30 – 7 pm will be our annual Family Band Picnic in the horseshoe.
6:30 – 7:00 pm Band Meeting in the Commons to discuss the band season
CORKY KELL
Our first football game will be Saturday, August 16 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium at 1:00 pm. Tickets will go on sale soon. You will not want to miss the 2025 Brookwood Marching Band’s first performance!