November 26-27, 2011
Experience Camp

Location:

Parchment Middle School
307 North Riverview Drive  
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
 

Registration

Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 3:00pm – everyone needs to be at registration even if you have pre-registered

REGISTRATION PROCESS

1.  Fill out the Drum Corps membership application (if you have not done so already)
2.  Submit the following payments and documents postmarked by Friday, November 18, 2011:
     1. Experience Camp Fee:

• $75 - New Members
• $50 - Returning DBC Members

Checks made payable to Legends or pay by credit card by visiting www.legendspaa.org/payment 

All camp/rehearsal  weekend fees must be paid at or before registration for participation to be allowed at the camp.  Camp/rehearsal weekend fees are non-refundable.

     2. Medical and Release Form - print and complete both sides of the form 
              
          Send all paperwork and payments postmarked by Friday, November 18 to:
         
                    Legends PAA, Inc.
                    PO Box 2303
                    Portage, MI 49081-2303

      Have your payment postmarked by Friday, November 18 and receive a $10 pre-registration discount.
      Camp/Rehearsal Weekend fees are non-refundable.

3.  New for 2012 - Upon completion of the above registration process (paperwork and payment), you will be given access to the materials to prepare for auditions. 
4. Practice and prepare for a great rehearsal weekend.

Review the information on the  Drum Corps FAQs page prior to coming to the experience weekend. 
 

If you have any questions please contact:

Experience Camp Schedule:

 

Saturday, November 26

Sunday, November 27

What to Bring

Here is a suggested list of items that you should plan on bringing to camp:

Sleeping Bag/Pillow, Bath Towel, Water Bottle
Toiletries - shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, etc.
Backpack, for transporting items needed for rehearsal
Comfortable clothes (t-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, warmups)
good pair of athletic shoes - no sandals/dress shoes will be allowed for rehearsal
Sweatshirt - for temperature comfort, if necessary
Sun Block (for outside only) and Lip Balm, Hat or visor - required (for outside only)
Pencil(s), Clothespins (for outside only)

Section Specifics

New for 2012 - Upon completion of the above registration process (paperwork and payment), you will be given access to the materials to prepare for auditions. 
 

Brass – please bring your own instrument and mouthpiece.  Some instruments will be provided.  Gloves will be required for rehearsals.  We will have some available for purchase at registration.  $3 per pair or 2 for $5.

Battery – please bring your own sticks for the drum that you would like to be on and a drum pad.  We will have bass drums and some battery/cymbal gear available, as well as sticks/mallets for each drum.  These are available to purchase through the duration of camp.  Bring a notebook to take notes in.

Front Line – please bring mallets and we will have equipment for you to play on.  We have mallets if you do not have any to bring. Please bring your own sticks and a drum pad as well.  Bring a notebook to take notes in.

Color Guard – please wear comfortable/dance clothes that are black/dark colored for rehearsals. Attire SHOULD NOT cover the feet or ankles.  All should have color guard type gloves.  We will have flags for everyone.  Anyone planning on auditioning for rifle, please bring one with you (if you have one).
 

BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
We would love for you to become a part of the Legends family.  Spots are available in all sections!

Volunteer Info - we need your help!

For those that are interested in volunteering during the rehearsal weekend, please contact Traci Glasscock about what things might need to be done and where your time could be best used.  We always need assistance in food preparation/serving.  You can contact Traci via email at traci@legendspaa.org or via phone at 269.873.2367.

Emergency Contact Information

(during rehearsal camp weekend times ONLY)

Ibe Sodawalla, Executive Director/CEO - 269.720.8231
Allison Patrick, Operations - 269.370.6420
Traci Glasscock, Food/Volunteer Coordinator - 269.873.2367