Percussion: Week of July 19 - 26 (Drumline Camp)
Welcome to Band Camp 2026!
Our weekly updates resume today as we plan to return to action this Monday. This update will connect you with the details necessary to be successful this week and throughout band camp.
July Drumline Camp, July 19 - 26
Sunday
No rehearsals, free
Naaman Forest hosting the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps
Rehearsals for the group will be between 9am-12pm, and 1pm-4:15.
Students may attend rehearsals to watch this high level marching band. The second rehearsal block is the best time to check out rehearsals as it is normally the full group.
Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24 - July Drumline Camp
Daily from 9:30am - 4:00pm
Lunch will be from 11:00-12:00 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Lunch on Tuesday and Thursday will be from 12:00-1:00pm
Students will need to provide own lunch
Students should not leave campus during camp hours
Due to construction, there will not be any access to a microwave during camp.
Students will need to have the following each day:
reusable water bottle (1/2 gallon recommended, students may use the band ice machine)
comfortable athletic clothing, appropriate for being active outdoors.
Students are also encouraged to have a hoodie or lightweight jacket if it is cooler during indoor rehearsals.
Hat and closed toed athletic shoes
Sunscreen for battery members.
Additional Event on Monday, July 20, DCI MCKINNEY
This is the Naaman Forest sponsored band trip to see the drum corps contest at McKinney
Estimated itinerary is 5:00pm departure from Naaman, 11:30pm dismissal from Naaman
This is an optional event and only for those that have already signed up.
Additional details will be provided on the Band App.
Looking Ahead
July 27 - 31 - Band Camp Week 2
Daily from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Lunch will be from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Drumline will operate on the same schedule and follow the same expectations as the entire band.
Hawaiian Waters Outing on Friday, July 31 at 5:00pm
August 3 - 7 - Band Camp Week 3
Daily from 1:00 - 9:00pm
Dinner Break will be from 4:00 - 5:00
Thursday, August 6 - Tentative date for Ranger Roundup, Band will perform
Saturdays in August (1, 8,15, 22, 29) - Drill Camp from 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Rehearsals for all members in band, including front ensemble
Monday, August 10
First Day of School!
Weekly Band Updates + Announcements
Make sure you keep up with the weekly announcements for the whole band. You can access announcements at the top of the page, or by clicking HERE.
You can access the weekly band update by clicking HERE.
Additional Band Camp Reminders and Recommendations
Summer Band camp is the most important part of our marching season. The next three weeks will set the foundation for the entire season and our potential success will be determined by what we accomplish between now and August 10.
Reminders and Recommendations:
Band camp is mandatory. The entire program appreciates your commitment to meeting this expectation.
At this time, no one has communicated any conflicts outside of football practices. This is excellent!
Drink water, more than you think you need, from a large reusable water jug.
Sports drinks (Gatorade, Powerade) can be a nice change of pace and have additional benefits, but do not plan solely on these drinks. Only water can be open and consumed in the band hall suite and sports drinks contain a lot of sugar.
Eat food, clean food, that provides energy.
Avoid the “F” foods: Fried, Fatty, Fast.
Make it a goal that each meal has a clean protein and serving of veggies. Fruit is great too!
Get plenty of quality sleep and keep up with your personal hygiene
Be a positive influence for yourself and everyone around you.
Embrace challenge, celebrate success and identify what you enjoy about band and playing an instrument.
Acknowledge struggle when it festers, but strive for solutions.
Physical struggle is often a result of not eating well, sleeping well, or drinking enough water.
The challenging music, marching techniques, and long rehearsals will create a potential for mental struggle. Be your own champion and choose to find the positive over the negative.
Be good to each other. Stay away from drama.
Contact Mr. Collins whenever there are questions or conflicts as early as possible.
EBCon Performance - Congratulations and 3 Takeaways
Great job for those who participated in our performance at Webb this past Thursday. We provided the event exactly what they were wanting and it was a valuable, solid first performance of our core cadences. Additionally, all participants (and supporting family!) did a great job of meeting expectations for communication, transportation, arrival and attire.
Organization - If you do not already have a family calendar, please find a method to organize family events. Students need to be just as responsible as parents in communicating and adding to the calendar. Be proactive in adding events to the calendar as early as possible to avoid last minute complications.
Communication - If there is a known conflict, and/or a request to report your availability, please communicate appropriately.
The event went very well and it is not a problem that several students didn’t participate. However, no conflicts were communicated ahead of the google form that went out on July 6. Several students did not fill out the form by the requested due date, and some did not fill out the form at all. There would have been some adjustments that would have improved our performance had communication been better as a whole.
In the end, this was a good performance that offers us a great opportunity to takeaway some lessons before these things are more important in the near future. Thank you in advance for any efforts you take moving forward to improve the experience and success of yourself and those around you.
Action Items
Complete the member Google form, Past Due
Still need responses from Abby, Khai, and Jessie
Complete your physical, due by July 20.
Turn in your registration forms and provide payment for fees/supplies as needed
Visit the Percussion Page for more details and to access the drumline packet. Reach out to Mr. Collins at ncollins@garlandisd.net with any questions and to discuss any potential conflicts.
Stay Connected
Things happen, please stay in contact and communicate whenever necessary. You can always contact Mr. Collins via the Band App or through email (ncollins@garlandisd.net)
