Marching Band Camp Dates
It is almost that time again! Anyone participating in the 2019 band is expected to attend the camp. (Music majors, marching band is your major ensemble if you are a full-time student. If you are in your first four years at TAMUK you MUST participate in the group!)
Drill numbers for pregame will be based on students who register by Tuesday, August 1st. Halftime drill numbers will be based on students who are here on Wednesday, August 14th. Those arriving after this time may or may not get a marching spot.
Please read the schedule below carefully.
Drill numbers for pregame will be based on students who register by Tuesday, August 1st. Halftime drill numbers will be based on students who are here on Wednesday, August 14th. Those arriving after this time may or may not get a marching spot.
Please read the schedule below carefully.
CAMP SCHedule
| tamuk_2019_camp_schedule_-_wed-mon.pdf |
Friends, parents and alumni are invited to join us for a run through of part 1 of the halftime show and the Pregame showcase at 7:00 pm on the evening of Monday, August 19th. This event will take place at the practice field for The Pride of South Texas, which is located in front of Javelina Stadium on the corner of Armstrong and Corral Streets.
Location
One of the trickiest parts of band camp is knowing where to go for various events. There are only a few spaces on campus big enough to hold a group this size of the Javelina Marching Band. The different places are:
Music Building - Located at the corner of Armstrong and Engineering, behind the President's House.
Music Annex - Just west of the Music Building, the entrance is on the north side of the building next to the old tennis courts. The sign above the door says Health and Recreation.
Music Quad - The large open space south of the Music Building.
Practice Field - Located in the east parking lot of Javelina Stadium. Look for the large black tower.
If you have any questions, ask an instructor or member of the leadership staff. We are here to help.
Music Building - Located at the corner of Armstrong and Engineering, behind the President's House.
Music Annex - Just west of the Music Building, the entrance is on the north side of the building next to the old tennis courts. The sign above the door says Health and Recreation.
Music Quad - The large open space south of the Music Building.
Practice Field - Located in the east parking lot of Javelina Stadium. Look for the large black tower.
If you have any questions, ask an instructor or member of the leadership staff. We are here to help.
Food
You will need to bring money for food at camp. The band provides dinners only, so it is up to each member to have food for the rest of your time here. Food places on campus will be open on weekdays. We recommend bringing food and not just buying it.
Water
Hydration is one of the most critical elements of marching band. We rehearse in oppressive heat for the entire season, so it is vital that EVERY MEMBER has his or her own WATER JUG. The band provides water at all rehearsals and games, and there are rules you need to follow:
1. You need a water jug at every rehearsal, NOT a disposable water bottle. Please do not bring disposable water bottles, as they end up being left behind and not thrown away.
2. Come with a full water jug. The water provided at rehearsals is to refill your jug, not to fill it at the beginning of rehearsal.
3. Hydrate before rehearsals. We are not talking about five minutes before rehearsal. Drink lots of water the night before as well as just before rehearsal and throughout the day. On rare occasions a student has become seriously ill because they did not hydrate. We never want that to happen.
1. You need a water jug at every rehearsal, NOT a disposable water bottle. Please do not bring disposable water bottles, as they end up being left behind and not thrown away.
2. Come with a full water jug. The water provided at rehearsals is to refill your jug, not to fill it at the beginning of rehearsal.
3. Hydrate before rehearsals. We are not talking about five minutes before rehearsal. Drink lots of water the night before as well as just before rehearsal and throughout the day. On rare occasions a student has become seriously ill because they did not hydrate. We never want that to happen.
Music
Memorization of the show music is vital for successful performances. The music for the show will be available soon on this website, and everyone should look at it. We will learn part 1 during camp, but you will memorize the other parts on your own. The directors and drum majors will correct the style issues - it is up to the members to learn the notes and rhythms at the right tempos. All members will be tested on their music one week prior to the first performance of the music. The complete test schedule will be announced at band camp. The effort of each individual member is what makes this band great - make sure you are doing your part!