2025 BAND CAMP

July 28-August 1, 2025

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

REMINDERS:

• Wear light athletic clothing and sneakers. No jeans or flip-flops!

• Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are highly recommended!

• New band members will receive their very own Band of Gold water jug, visor, and band bag upon arrival! Returning members should bring their jug from previous years. If you no longer have your Band of Gold jug, please bring a ½ gallon water cooler until you can purchase a replacement ($15).

• Drink plenty of water! Don’t wait until Monday to start hydrating!

• Get a good night’s sleep! You need to be well rested each day!

• Eat breakfast every morning before you arrive! Avoid things like eggs and dairy as those do not often agree with the Florida heat!

• Bring a lunch that is clearly labeled with you name! We will have alphabetically labeled coolers to store your lunch during the day. Students are not permitted to leave campus during lunch break!

• Bring a pencil and a folder for your music! (3 ring binder with sheet protectors is best!)

• Bring your instrument! (School instruments will be checked out upon arrival if needed!)

• If you have not yet filled out the 2025-2026 WSHS Band of Gold Member Information Form, please fill out the following form prior to your arrival by using the following link: https://forms.gle/wYrS9kUByzYQmHd17

• If you did not attend the Band Registration Meeting in May, please plan to arrive early to make sure you have completed all of the required paperwork to participate.

• Any absences will require approval from Mr. Ferland. Please reach out to him directly at ferlankz@scps.k12.fl.us to discuss any conflicts.

• All Woodwind and Brass players are required to have a lyre and a flip folder before the first performance. These can be purchased at local music shops or online. Tuba players do not use lyres and only need a flip folder. Lyres are instrument specific, so be sure to order the correct one for your instrument. Here are some examples of each:

• Lyre (reminder - instrument specific): https://a.co/d/6JyQJKy

• Flip folder (same for all instruments): https://a.co/d/eMScpbe

  • The first day of Band Camp please plan to arrive at Winter Springs High School between 7:15am and 7:30am so we can get every student checked in and ready to start before 8:00am.

  • Students who have filled out the 2025-2026 WSHS Band of Gold Member Information Form will enter through the large Auditorium roll up door where they can pick up their name tag and scan the barcode to check in. If you do not have a name tag, you may have forgotten to fill out the form!

  • Any students who have not filled out the 2025-2026 WSHS Band of Gold Member Information Form should enter through the band hallways doors. QR Codes will be available for your parent/guardian to fill out the required information.

  • All students will begin in the auditorium for announcements and instructions precisely at 8:00am on Monday!

  • Daily Schedule:

    • 8am-10am - Marching Fundamentals (outside)

    • 10am-12pm - Sectional Rehearsals (inside)

    • 12pm-1pm - Lunch/Games

    • 1pm-3pm - Large Sectional Rehearsals (inside)

  • • 3pm-5pm - Full Ensemble Rehearsals (outside and/or inside)

  • Final Open Rehearsal and Parents Meeting:

  • On Friday August 1st, we will have an open rehearsal from 4:15pm-5:00pm. Feel free to stop in and get a sneak peak of what we have learned so far during band camp. Immediately following the open rehearsal, we will have a brief parent meeting to discuss our annual Snapraise Fundraiser and any final reminders from Band Camp and marching season. This meeting will begin precisely at 5pm and be approximately 30 minutes long. We will also have band booster board members available to collect band fees, make payments for shoes/gloves, sign up for volunteering, and to answer any additional questions you may have.