2015 University at Buffalo Marching Band Annual Band Camp Information BAND CAMP DATES SCHEDULE LOCATION MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A UB ACCOUNT

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1 2015 University at Buffalo Marching Band Annual Band Camp Information BAND CAMP DATES Student Leadership and Staff: Band Camp begins at 9am on Saturday, August 22, 2015 All New and Returning Members: Band Camp check-in begins at 1PM on Saturday, August 22nd SCHEDULE The detailed schedule for check-in (1 st day) of band camp is attached at end of the guide. We will handout the daily schedule each morning of camp. We do this to allow for flexibility in the schedule for social events and to plan based on the band s progress throughout the week. LOCATION All events take place on the University at Buffalo North Campus. (link to directions and digital map) Check in takes place in the Student Union Lobby Music rehearsals take place in Baird Hall- Band Room- B1and at Kunz Field. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A UB ACCOUNT If you have not already done so please activate your UB Account. It will be required to access and fill out countless online applications and forms throughout the year. We will be sending you timely s regarding upcoming news, and events leading up to camp. COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE INTENT FORM Please complete and submit the online band camp registration form. This must be completed before band camp begins. ON-CAMPUS HOUSING If you are living in on-campus housing, the UB Marching Band will cover the costs of your early move-in to University housing. Students are reminded to indicate on their band camp registration form that they need housing. Students who are living in on-campus housing must move in on the following dates and times: New and Returning Members: Saturday, August 22 from 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Please do not contact the housing office regarding your early arrival. Please note that you should not submit an early move-in form on your own. The band will submit an early move-in form for you provided you have completed your online intent form. If you have any housing questions or will be late to camp please contact us at

2 OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING Students who will be living in other private residences (off-campus) should take note that most realtors do not have set move-in dates before Band Camp. You will need to talk to the realtor and ask them if there is any way you can move in before the week begins. If you run into a problem with your off-campus housing, please contact the Band Director at and we will try to find another band member with whom you may stay. DINING Beginning on August 22nd, Dining Services will provide food for camp. The Marching Band will be paying for all the meals until Saturday, August 29 th. Marching band members will dine in the Governor s Hall dining facility. Starting Saturday, August 29 th students will be responsible for meals on their own. UB Dining Plans will be active at that time. EXPENSES There is only a small $30 fee for the purchase of marching shoes. We will be taking orders and collecting the money for shoes at band camp check-in. In addition, there will be opportunities during the free time of camp where many of the sections may go off campus for social events. Therefore, a certain amount of personal spending money will be necessary. CONFLICTS WITH BAND CAMP All portions of band camp are mandatory. Certain limited conflicts that arise due to student testing, orientation, and other school-related events are acceptable provided that you contact us in advance. It is your responsibility to take care of these conflicts as soon as possible. Conflicts due to work or vacation (family or otherwise) are not permitted. If you need documentation from us for your employer, please the Director of Athletic Bands at jemauck@buffalo.edu. If you have any conflicts, or call now! If you are in Honor s College or Academies- please be sure to let us know that you will be attending the colloquium and orientations for those programs. You will be excused from camp to attend. We will ensure you have ample time to prepare for these events. HANDBOOK AND SYLLABUS All the rules and guidelines governing every part of the UB Marching Band experience are detailed in the Student Handbook, which you will receive at check-in. In addition, the course syllabus for the UB Marching Band MUS 130 will be available at check-in. These documents are considered finalized on August 15 each year, and any changes will be preceded by ample prior notice to the members of the ensemble once camp begins. PERFORMANCE CALENDAR The performance calendar for the UB Marching Band is always online. The schedule is tentative at this time with the exception of University events- such as football games, etc. This schedule will be finalized on September 1 of this year, and it will not be altered except in extreme circumstances. In the rare case where a performance is added or removed, ample prior notice will be given to the members of the ensemble.

3 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Several evenings during band camp will feature social activities. Events like friendly sectional competitions,, cookouts, and more are all potential events. These events will help you make friends and get to know our campus and its history better. Most importantly, it will be fun! PARKING AND PERMITS During camp, you may park in any valid student parking place on campus. However, if you were parked illegally (in a faculty/staff lot, a handicapped space, prohibited curb, double parked, etc.), you are responsible for the ticket. As for parking permits, you will register your vehicle for a parking permit through an online form hosted by the UB Parking and Transportation. The link: BIKING ON CAMPUS While there are a variety of parking options on campus, and the UB Stampede buses is a good way to go long distances, the absolute best way to get around on campus is by bicycle. Bike lanes and shortcuts are provided throughout campus, and there are bike parking racks at all buildings. If you have a bike that you plan on bringing to campus, we strongly encourage you to do so. PROPER ATTIRE FOR BAND CAMP Students should wear cool, comfortable, and appropriate clothing. Swimsuits, swimsuit tops, midriff revealing sports tops, etc. are not allowed. Full sports tanks and similar apparel is acceptable. Men must wear shirts at all times. In short, please dress for cool comfort, but make sure your body does not become a distraction to your fellow band members. Marching in jeans is not allowed. Make sure to bring a swimsuit for the evenings! Do not wear clothing or accessories from any other University at any time during camp. INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT The UB Marching Band provides instruments and equipment for use by members of the marching band. If you wish to use one of the Band s instruments please be sure to indicate your request when you register for camp. All brass instruments come with a mouthpiece. If you wish to use your own brass mouthpiece, please bring it with you to camp. Also please note that NO COLORED OR PLASTIC/CARBONFIBER MOUTHPIECES ARE ALLOWED ON ANY INSTRUMENT. So-called loud or high mouthpieces and other gimmick brands are not welcome. Quality of sound is our first priority. We will have some reeds available for use. It is best that you bring your own reeds to camp. Please have several playable reeds at all times! You may use your own custom mouthpiece, but they must be black or clear. No jazz mouthpieces, no gimmick ligatures, and no plastic reeds! FITNESS AND CONDITIONING Band Camp takes place during one of the hottest times of the year. In preparing for band camp, please: Make sure you are active outside prior to Band Camp and get acclimated to the heat and humidity.

4 Please get accustomed to wearing broken in tennis shoes/sneakers during band camp. You will not be allowed during any time of camp or during the season to wear sandals, flip-flips, or any similar footwear. Marching bare footed is also unacceptable. Engage in some type of aerobic conditioning to prepare you for the marching demands and other physical demands of Band Camp. Try to get used to drinking lots of water and sports drinks each day, especially in the mornings. Please avoid consuming caffeinated beverages (they cause you to lose fluids) and beverages with added sugar. Avoiding caffeine and sugar is a good policy when engaging in physical activity in hot and humid conditions. Accustom yourself to eating a healthy breakfast. Avoid overly-large portions and greasy foods. Bring a hat, appropriate clothing, sun screen (body and lips), and a wash-cloth or small towel that you can dip into ice water (in a container we ll provide) and place on the back of your neck. Instead of a baseball cap, try purchasing a bucket hat or some other type of hat with a very wide brim that goes all the way around the hat and protects your neck and ears from the sun. Please bring plenty of insect repellent. You can purchase products that combine sun protection and insect repellent in the same product. BAND CAMP CHECKLIST CHECK THINGS OFF AS YOU PACK! Your instrument Make sure that you have registered for band camp Money for shoes and social events T-shirts and shorts for marching (marching shirtless, in bathing suits, in jeans etc. is not permitted.) Good marching shoes and socks (closed-toe tennis shoes, not sandals or anything else!) Washcloth or hand towel to keep your neck and ears cool Wide-brimmed hat (Bucket hats are best!) Sunscreen (Body and Lips!) Insect repellent Personal water supply (Camelbacks and other such devices are allowed. We will have water coolers on the field) Reeds (clarinets and alto saxes) Mouthpiece (optional for Clarinets, Alto Saxes, and Brass) Swimsuit! We look forward to meeting you all and having a fantastic time together at camp! Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We are here to help you and to create the very best experience for us all!! - Director- jemauck@buffalo.edu Phone:

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