Saskatoon Junior Band Camp 2011

Sunday July 17th   Friday July 22nd

University of Saskatchewan, Education Building

Dear Summer Band Camp Students and Parents;

Welcome to the Saskatchewan Band Association’s 2011 Saskatoon Junior Band Camp!  This year’s camp is again going to be action packed with many activities to make your week both educational and fun!  We have an excellent staff of qualified professionals lined up who are excited to share their musical knowledge with you.  Aside from the many musical activities (private lessons, sectionals, and of course full band just to name a few), we also have numerous social activities planned to give you a chance to relax and meet many new friends.

Please read the following information carefully.  It will likely answer many of the questions you may have regarding the week.

Sunday July 17th

2:00pm:

GENERAL CAMP REGISTRATION - For all campers.  Location: Education Building, just outside of Quance Theatre

2:00-2:45pm: 

RESIDENCE REGISTRATION - For those campers staying in residence for the week, your first task is to check-in at the University Residence, Sask Hall to drop off your luggage.  Room assignments and keys will also be distributed at this time.  (Supper will be provided later on Sunday night.)  When you’re finished with Residence Registration you should make your way over to the Education Building for General Camp Registration which will already be underway.

3:00pm:

CAMPERS ORIENTATION MEETING - All students must attend. Parents are also welcome.  You will receive important last minute information about the camp and about the various activities that will take place during the week.  Location:  Quance Theatre

DORM ORIENTATION MEETING (Dorm students only) Immediately following the campers meeting a Residence Orientation Meeting will be held in Quance Theatre.  All campers staying at the dorm for the duration of the camp are required to attend.  Parents are again welcome. (Once the meeting is done you can make your way to your placement audition.)

3:15pm:

PLACEMENT AUDITIONS - Please come prepared for your placement audition with a short study or solo that you’ve been working on over the past year.  You may also be asked to play a scale or to sight read.  We will try to make the audition process as painless as possible.

If you are a Non-Residence Camper you are free to go for the night following your placement audition.  Residence Campers are stuck with us for the week!

What does the rest of the week look like?

On the first full day of camp you will receive detailed information regarding times etc.  The following is a general outline:

         Drop off:  8:50am arrival each day at the camp, you will stay with us                               until the supper break

         Pick-Up:  3:15-5:50pm supper break each day

         Drop off:  5:50pm for full band rehearsal followed by recreation                                             activity each night

         Pick-Up:  8:30pm after evening recreation (except Thurs it's 9:30pm)

We do have evening recreation after evening rehearsals and the pick up time is 8:30pm each night except the dance night when pick up is 9:30pm.  We’ve allotted an extra hour to show off your latest dance moves!  Although the other evening recreation activities are still being decided on, past years' activities have included a movie night, a scavenger hunt, a games/karaoke night, and of course the ever-popular staff recital!

This year we will also have Theme Days!  Get in the camp spirit for the following:

 

Monday – Band Camp T-Shirt Day – we will be taking the band camp photo so you need to wear your shirt.  (Shirts will be handed out at registration)

 

Tuesday – Tie Day – Wear your favourite neck tie or bow tie!

 

Wednesday – Wacky Hair Day – The bigger the better!  We expect to see all colors of the rainbow as well.

 

Thursday – Hat Day – Show off your best headwear – Roughrider watermelons are encouraged.

 

Friday – Concert Day -  Brush off your band camp t-shirt because you will need it for the concert. Dark pants and shoes will round out your outfit.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which musical supplies should I bring with me to camp? – READ THIS CAREFULLY!

Make sure to bring your instrument (in good working condition), a folding music stand,  reeds, valve oil, cork grease, slide grease, mallets, drum sticks, neckstrap, etc.  All of these things should have your name clearly marked on them.

What should I bring with me Sunday night to General Registration and the Auditions?

- your instrument and audition music

- $20 for a Camp Picture (optional)

- $20 for a CD Recording of the Final Concert (optional)

- $20 for a Photo Slide-Show of the many activities that will take place throughout the week! (optional)

What should I wear during the week?

Casual dress is the requirement for the week (in addition to your theme inspired items).  The concert dress will be dark pants and shoes, as well as the band camp t-shirt you’ll receive at registration.  Feel free to bring a sweater, as it has been known to get chilly in parts of the Education Building. Make sure to clearly mark your name on all of your property.

What should I do with my instrument etc. during the week?

Quance Theatre will be available to store your instrument over-night during the week.  We will ensure the room is kept locked.  However, it is recommended that you list your instrument on your home insurance policy, as the Saskatchewan Band Association can not be held responsible for any damage to or loss of private property incurred during the Summer Band Camp.  Do not bring unnecessary valuables with you to Camp!

 

Do I have to bring my own lunch?

All campers must bring their own lunch, with the exception of the campers staying in Residence.  Lunch will be provided for all campers staying in Residence.  All campers are expected to eat lunch with camp staff unless arrangements are made ahead of time with the camp coordinators.  This includes lunch on Friday before the Final Concert.  Don’t bring a lot of spending money to camp, as pop and snack machines are again off limits this year!

Do we stay for supper or go home for supper?

All local campers must be picked up for the supper break each afternoon at 3:15pm and be returned to the Education Building at 5:50pm for evening rehearsal.  Residence students will congregate at 3:15 daily to walk over to the Residence for supper.  Please do your best to pick up and drop off your child on time to keep things running smoothly.  In the past we had been able to accommodate some non-residence campers’ request to stay with the residence campers during the supper hour. We no longer have a residence that can accommodate extra campers for meals so all non-residence campers will need to make their own arrangements for the supper break.

 

Do I have to participate in all the activities planned?

Yes!  The camp is designed to give you the best of both worlds, learning and fun.  You will not be allowed to miss or skip out on any of the camp sessions or recreation activities.  Please don’t book doctor or dentist appointments during the week of camp.

Where is the Camp Office and how can we contact it?

During the week of the camp the Camp Office will be located in Room 1039 of the Education Building.  The office will be open from 8:30am to 3:30pm Sunday to Friday.  We will provide you with the phone number on the first day of the camp (once we are assigned one).  Someone will always be in or around the office.  Feel free to call and/or leave a message.  You may contact a staff member 24 hours a day, as after hours the office phone is transferred to a cell phone.

Can parents come and visit their son/daughter at camp?

Feel free to come and visit the camp during the week.  Please ensure that you check in with the Camp Office to let us know who you are and who you are visiting.  We cannot interrupt classes or lessons for visits.

Are there concerts that parents can attend throughout the week?

Yes.  All held in Quance Theatre, the concerts are as follows:

Staff Recital – Wednesday - 7:00pm

Small Ensemble Concert - Friday - 10:30am

Final Concert – Friday - 1:00pm

Can I get a Group Photograph, Final Concert Recording and/or Photo Slide-Show?

Yes, yes and/or yes!  You can pre-order any of these at General Registration on Sunday afternoon for $20 each.  They will also be available for purchase on Friday before and after the final concert.

When does the Camp wrap up for the week?

The 2011 Saskatoon Junior Band Camp will come to an end following the Final Band Concert Friday afternoon.  The last few years we have been done by 2:30pm at the latest.

Am I going to have fun at the Saskatoon Junior Band Camp?

We guarantee the most fun possible at a summer band camp!

If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us:

         Marie Sellar and Troy Linsley

            (306) 343-9678 or (306) 966-6177

            marieandtroy@sasktel.net

or contact the Saskatchewan Band Association directly:

         Toll free:  1-877-475-2263

            www.saskband.org

            sask.band@sasktel.net

 

CLICK HERE FOR A U OF S CAMPUS MAP - SHOWING EDUCATION BUILDING

 

Click here for a basic schedule for the camp