Can you believe it is already JULY? Band camp is just around the corner, and we want to make sure everyone is prepared! Please review the following information to make sure you are ready for the season:

Mandatory Parent Meeting

Sunday, July 16, 6:30pm, Cambridge Auditorium

• Review details, policies, and expectations of both weeks of band camp
• Ensure all payments and forms are submitted
• Receive specific schedules for both weeks of band camp
• Receive band camp packing list
• Review details for the fall marching band season

Donations Needed!

We are asking that every family bring one or more of the following items to the parent meeting:

• Blue powdered Gatorade

• Boxes of Granola Bars or similar snacks

• Boxes of Chips/Pretzels or similar snack packs

• Costco/Wal-Mart freezer pops

• Sunscreen

Cambridge Band Swag available for purchase:

(Cash, check, and credit cards accepted)

Mandatory Store Items to Purchase

Order through Charms by Friday, July 21

• Orders must be placed though the Charms online store.

• Payments may be made online, or check/cash may be sent in with printed receipt of your order.

*If you are unsure of sizing, items will be available to try-on during Pre-Camp (week of July 17) and may be ordered after sizing is determined.

All new wind and percussion members must order the following items: 1. Under uniform shirt

1. Under uniform shorts

2. Marching shoes

Colorguard Members

Order the appropriate items as indicated by the guard director.

Returning Band Members

You are welcome to order additional items or new sizes on an individual basis via the Charms online store.

Show Shirts

• Remember...this year, one show shirt is provided for each marching band member through the payment of their band fees.

• Members will receive their show shirt at band camp.

• Additional show shirts can be purchased through the Charms online store.

  

Parent Volunteers

We need your help!! In order for us to run our program successfully and efficently, we rely on the assistance of parent volunteers. Please consider donating your time by signing up for one of these volunteer opportunities: http:/href=/parents-and-students/volunteer

Band Calendar

Make sure you have visited the calendar (http:/href=/app/calendar) and secured all marching band dates for the fall season - attendance at each rehearsal and performance is mandatory!

Please reach out if you have any questions. We are looking forward to our first meeting of the 2017 Cambridge Marching Band!

Thank you, Ryan Borger & Katie Groves Band Directors