Band... Now Read This!!
It's quite a bit, but it will do you good to read and understand the info.
Best Practices for Band
Camp: From the Book of SQUARE!
"Get your HEADS in the Game!"
How to prep yourself for camp
1.
Hydrate: drink water; drink more water;
drink mo' better water! This will also help with step 4.
2.
Energize: find a good protein source (bacon,
Boudin, nuts, peanut butter, beans, and meat in general); your body needs this
as fuel. AVOID ENERGY DRINKS!!
3.
Acclimate: Go OUTSIDE! Yes, beyond the cozy
confines of interior of your house. Get some sun; find an effective sunblock
and lip balm that works for you (I prefer SPF 30 or above and Blister with some
SPF for lips...the small tan jar). GET USE TO BEING ON YOR FEET!!
4.
Detox: Fruits and Veggies; Fiber;
Water....Have some in generous quantities.
REDUCE or ELIMINATE carbonated drinks, sugar, and junk food carbs.
Okay... you can still have a treat in there somewhere!
5.
SELF: Mentally prepare to lose your
SELFISH (I-me) thinking to a SELFLESS (we-us) mindset. Think SYNERGY!
Not sure...do some research!
"During the
Heat of the Day" During Band Camp
"Fashionistas
on Parade": Not a good idea to wear your best threads to camp!
Make-up, perfume, jewelry, teddy bears, stuffed animals, flip flops, jeans,
swimwear ...LEAVE IT ALL AT HOME! What
works best: Comfortable sneakers/tennis shoes with socks; PE style shorts;
a light colored T-Shirt with T-Shirt sleeves; a bandana/neckerchief; lightly
scented deodorant sunglasses/shades; a baseball cap. Baby powder and/or Gold
Bond can help eliminate the need for Boudreaux's Butt Paste!
DRINK
WATER! We will have
plenty of bottled water. You can bring your own sans Sucre flavor packet (no sugar) for your Lunch water.
BIG
OLE NOTE!!! NOW READ THIS!!
"Camelpaks" are not, I repeat, not a good idea for band camp,
contrary to what you may have been told or have heard! From my standpoint as
the director, I find them to be a focus-problem and a mechanical nuisance (and
you're thinking...Yeah but!) I would
prefer you bring a personal sized water jug.
"What's for
Lunch?"
Eat
breakfast before you arrive each day!
Pack
and Bring a sensible Camp Lunch
Protein/Carb/Fiber/Water Combo (an Entr e' of something like meat
sandwiches; PBJ; leftover pizza; Boudin; a Fruit/Veggie choice; a small treat;
Yogurt; WATER (see above)
YOU
MAY NOT LEAVE CAMPUS FOR LUNCH!! Don't even ask...the answer is NO!!
"At the End of
the Day/ One Day More!"
1.
Be sure to
police your area (that means PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF! And check to see that your
BFF did too!)
2.
Secure your
materials neatly and completely.
3. Have reliable transportation to get
you home. Get some rest. Let Mr. Square go Home, too!
NO SERVICE...No BARS...Out of Range...Out
of MINUTES!
Be
prepared to turn your cell phone in when you arrive each day OR leave it AT
HOME!! We will store it in a secure place and you should get it at dismissal
before you go home.
STUDENT
CELL PHONE USE DURING CAMP WILL NOT IS A PROBLEM!!
The
consequences for not abiding by the cell phone usage request contained in the
text of this message may result in your dismissal from band. Do not try to find
a loop hole. It will only cause you a problem.
Two Trains of Thought: You Choose!
Open-Minded Thinking: Band camp is a challenge. Band
camp is fun. Band camp memories will be cherished.
Close-Minded Thinking: Band Camp can be hard. Band camp
can be miserable. Band camp tragedies will live on as exaggerated horror
stories.
It's not about you as an individual (I-me),
but it has everything to do with the ensemble (we-us)!
SYNERGY!!
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands
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