One Month Until CAMP!

​Greetings and I hope everyone is having a well-rested and joy filled summer.
 
We have ONE MONTH until Band Camp at Kennett Middle School (August 14th at 8am, 195 Sunny Dell Road, Landenberg, PA).
 
2023 Marching Calendar CHANGES:
We are officially members of USBands! (https://usbands.org/)
 
Our first two competitions will be with USBands.

• Saturday 9/23 CHANGE: we will NOT BE competing at Downingtown, instead we will be competing at Rustin High School (USBands)
• Saturday 10/14 ADD: Unionville HS (USBands)

Both shows are closer to Kennett High School and provide a wonderful opportunity to perform outside of Cavalcade for a different perspective.
 
 
T-Shirt Google Form
Yay!  It’s another Google Form (said no one).  I need your t-shirt sizes STAT.  We will be ordering a ton of shirts.  If you want to make sure you have a size that fits you, complete the google form.  If you do not complete the google form, I’m going to assume you wear a 3XL mens shirt.  Thank you Mrs. Braun for all of your help!
 
https://forms.gle/Co69R9GKGNRhYuD78
 
 
Prop Help
Please keep an eye out for an email from Mr. Bragaw, he will be heading up the ramp construction.  We need to build two ramps; he will have more information.  We will create a group on Discord to coordinate the plans.  More information will be available soon!
 
 
2023 Eagle Scout Shed Renovation
A special thank you to Alex and the Scouts and parents responsible for the Shed Renovations.  Stay hydrated!
 

Discord [Click to join]
Parents and students are encouraged to install Discord for real-time updates.  Posting is only permitted within the section chats and any content shared or posted on Discord is subject to the KCSD Acceptable Usage Policy.

 
Band Camp Check List: (this is from the Kennett Marching Band Student Handbook)
The first week of Band Camp is quite challenging for several reasons.  The more we prepare ourselves physically and mentally, the more we can focus on the show.  To that end, it is essential that you have the following items ready and prepared for camp on August 14th.

• Complete the Google Form: Student Handbook Confirmation (due May 19th)
• Complete the Google Form: Medical History (due May 19th)
• Pay Kennett High School Friends of Music (due May 19th and August 14th)
• Pay $50 KCSD Activity Fee (due August 28th)
• Musicians need to memorize their music.  This isn’t optional, this is a requirement.  Please see III. Preparation (Student Handbook: Page 11) for more details
• Color Guard need to have all STAFF specified skills/work prepared.  Please see III. Preparation (Student Handbook: Page 12)
• Materials
  • Pencil
  • Printed Copy of YOUR Music
  • Water Jug (at least 64oz is ideal)
  • Granola Bars (or similar snack)
  • Bagged Lunch
    • Dinner will not be provided.  Members will get an extended dinner break and are expected to leave the campus.  If transportation is a concern, carpooling is encouraged.  Week 1 Dinner Break will be from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • Deodorant
  • Sunglasses
  • Athletic Attire (possibly extra clothing if it rains)
  • Athletic Shoes (no sandals, boots, Crocs, etc.)
  • Instrument Specific Lyre and Flipbook (if applicable)
• Fees:  If you have the means, please settle your fees with Friends of Music before camp.  All fees for the 2023 season must be paid in full by August 14th.  If you are experiencing an economic hardship, please reach out.  Please don’t let the fees be the reason why you can’t participate this season.  If you aren’t sure what you owe, you can contact me, and I can provide you with a total.

 
 
Starting next Sunday, I will be sending out the weekly Marching Band Announcements.  If you have questions, please reach out.  If you have concerns, please reach out.  We’re getting closer!!
 
Be safe and continue to enjoy your summer!


Andrew Whisler
Director
Kennett Marching Band
www.kennettmarchingband.com
Kennett Consolidated School District
Kennett Square, PA