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2008 BAND CAMP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. WHAT MUSICAL EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO BRING? A Music Stand - Music
stands will not be provided for sectionals. Please put your name on
stand. Your Instrument and reeds, mutes, valve oil, etc.
2 .WHAT WILL THE AUDITION MATERIAL BE? The audition on Monday morning
will consist of a short prepared exercise, solo, or etude of the
student’s choice. Students should also be familiar with the chromatic
scale on their instrument and be prepared to show your range by playing
from as low as you can play to as high as you can play.
3 .WILL I HAVE AN IDENTIFICATION BADGE? Yes. You will have a badge with
your name on it identifying you as a participant in the 2008 MSU Band
Camp. This badge must be worn at all times during the camp. There will
be a $1.00 replacement fee if you lose your badge. Badges will be passed
out at camp registration.
4. WHERE CAN I EAT LUNCH? Students may purchase a lunch only meal ticket
for lunch in the University cafeteria at the cost of $30.00. This ticket
must be purchased at the time of registration. The cafeteria has many
choices and is all-you-can-eat.
5. WILL THE SNACK BAR BE OPEN? The snack bar will be open during band
camp, serving burgers, tacos, pizza, etc. You will need cash if you eat
at the snack bar. The meal ticket is valid in the University cafeteria
only.
6. DO I HAVE TO ATTEND ALL OF THE CAMP FROM MONDAY MORNING REGISTRATION THROUGH
THE FINAL CONCERT ON FRIDAY? Yes. Rehearsals are important, and the
concert will be the reward for all the week’s work. If you need to be
absent for all or part of a day, please call the camp director, Alan
Black, at 397-4186.
7. WHAT WILL THE EVENING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES BE? The evening
recreation program may include optional activities such as tennis,
volleyball, miniature golf, movies, dances, and other activities.
8. ARE THERE ANY AWARDS GIVEN OUT DURING THE CAMP? Yes. There will be an
award given for the outstanding woodwind, outstanding brass, and
outstanding percussion member in each band. There will also be an award
for the overall outstanding member in each band.
9. HOW MUCH SPENDING MONEY SHOULD I BRING? Each camper should bring
money for cokes, snacks, etc. Machines will be available in the Fine
Arts Building, Student Center and Band Hall. Students who participate in
the evening recreational activities may also need money for these
activates.
10. WHAT HAPPENS IF I BECOME ILL DURING CAMP? In case of illness, all
camp students should contact the camp activities director or any
teacher/band director on the camp staff. They will contact your parents
and/or your family physician. Your parents will be expected to pay for
the services of the doctor, as well as any medication prescribed.
Parents also are required to fill out and sign the emergency health care
form on the back of the registration form.
12. DO I BRING ANYTHING EXTRA TO CAMP? Please do not bring anything to
camp that might distract attention or may be harmful to campers. This
includes skateboards, rollerblades, laser pens and pointers, and weapons
of any kind. Beepers and cell phones are permitted but must be turned
off during all camp activities.
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