This year's band camp will be held July 31st through August 6th at The Amigo Centre in Sturgis, Michigan. You'll find details on this page, and suggestions on how to prepare for the week in the list below.
1) Marching band - and preparing for a marching season at band camp - can be physically demanding. If you're not active already, start walking, running or working out in other ways. You'll be running at camp, so get used to it as early as possible. 2) When you're in a play, it's important to know your lines before the first rehearsal. That allows you to focus on the work that takes place on stage with the rest of the company. The same is true with band camp. Download, print and practice your music now so you can focus on working as a team at camp. You'll find your music at this link. 3) If you have medical needs, talk with your parents or doctor well in advance about how to handle them while at camp. 4) Band camp may be a student's first time away from home for an extended period. So parents, please talk with your camper about appropriate forms of affection and other family rules and expectations that your child should be held accountable for while away. 5) Parents, have a conversation with your camper about how to deal with stress. We rehearse 12 to 14 hours a day at camp, so your child is likely to be exhausted. When people are tired and stressed they often act differently. This may be the first time your child experiences that. Be advised that they may be a little grumpy. Marching band is a bonding experience and can be a source of lifelong memories. With a little preparation, you'll make the week even better for yourself and your fellow marching Maples.
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After reading this list you may wonder if there's any reason to not learn, play and enjoy an instrument. Ready? Playing an instrument... 1) Sharpens your concentration. From learning to read music to mastering the manipulation of keys, valves or strings, learning how to play demands your brain's full attention. That learning process can also improve your focus for other tasks. 2) Teaches discipline. You won't become a musician overnight, or even after many nights. Playing to your full potential requires dedication and committing the time to improve, two traits that will serve you well throughout your life. 3) Encourages creativity and self-expression. No two people play an instrument exactly the same. Learning to play music is one way you can leave your unique mark on the world. Your music can communicate feelings and ideas that your words may never be able to. 4) Teaches you how to present yourself to people. Playing in front of your peers and audiences helps you develop poise and handle anxiety. Both are helpful in almost any type of career and life in general. 5) Requires perseverance. It's easy to quit when you think music is getting the best of you. Don't. You won't just learn more about music, you'll learn you have the guts to keep going when life gets tough. 6) Builds confidence. If you do what you need to do to master your instrument and play in front of an audience, you'll also understand that you can do anything else you set your mind to. 7) Provides a sense of accomplishment. Talk about being able to take pride in yourself! You will have earned that right when you learn to play an instrument well. Throw in the joy that your playing can bring to others and you'll know that your skill was worth the investment. 8) Allows you to experience the sheer joy of making music. And you know you want some of that! If you're already involved in an Adrian music program, keep practicing, learning and improving. If you want to start, click here to get in touch with any of our band or orchestra directors. |
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