February 17-19, 2012 (Brass & Percussion)
Drum Corps Rehearsal Camp Weekend
Inclement Weather Policy
If rehearsal is cancelled we will email this information out and will post it on the front page of our website by 12pm on Friday, February 17.
Location:
Parchment Middle School
307 North Riverview Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49004
Registration
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 6:30pm – everyone needs to be at registration even if you have pre-registered
REGISTRATION PROCESS - NEW APPLICANTS
(CONTRACTED MEMBERS AND CALL BACKS SCROLL DOWN FOR REGISTRATION PROCESS)
1. Submit your RSVP to confirm your attendance by Friday, February 10.
2. Fill out the Drum Corps membership application (if you have not done so already)
3. Submit the following payments and documents postmarked by Friday, February 10, 2012:
1. Rehearsal Weekend Fee:
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$ 50 - Registration Fee (waived for returning DBC members of Legends; one-time fee for new applicants)
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$ 75 - Rehearsal Weekend Fee (required for ALL applicants)
Checks made payable to Legends or pay by credit card by visiting www.legendspaa.org/payment
Have your payment postmarked by Friday, February 10 and receive a $10 pre-registration discount (new applicants and call backs only). 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 (if not submitted for 2012 already)
Send all paperwork and payments postmarked by Friday, February 10 to:
Legends PAA, Inc.
PO Box 2303
Portage, MI 49081-2303
Camp/Rehearsal Weekend fees are non-refundable.
4. 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.
5. Check the Drum Corps members only forum regularly for updates from staff and any new information/discussion to help you prepare accordingly (upon completion of registration process (paperwork and payment) you will receive access to the forums)
6. Practice and prepare for a great rehearsal weekend.
Review the information on the Drum Corps FAQs page prior to coming to the rehearsal weekend.
See below for schedule information, what to bring and what to pack.
REGISTRATION PROCESS - CALL BACKS
(NEW APPLICANTS SCROLL UP FOR REGISTRATION PROCESS, CONTRACTED MEMBERS SCROLL DOWN FOR REGISTRATION PROCESS)
1. Submit your RSVP to confirm your attendance by Friday, February 10.
2. Submit the following payments and documents postmarked by Friday, February 10, 2012:
1. Rehearsal Weekend Fee:
-
$ 75 - Rehearsal Weekend Fee (required for ALL applicants)
Checks made payable to Legends or pay by credit card by visiting www.legendspaa.org/payment
Have your payment postmarked by Friday, February 10 and receive a $10 pre-registration discount (new applicants and call backs only). 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 (if not submitted for 2012 already)
Send all paperwork and payments postmarked by Friday, February 10 to:
Legends PAA, Inc.
PO Box 2303
Portage, MI 49081-2303
Camp/Rehearsal Weekend fees are non-refundable.
3. Check the Drum Corps members only forum regularly for updates from staff and any new information/discussion to help you prepare accordingly for the next camp.
4. Check your email regularly for information and updates between rehearsals.
5. Contact Allison Patrick, allison@legendspaa.org with any acceptable conflicts that you might have by Friday, February 10.
6. If you need to arrange for a shuttle to camp from the Kalamazoo Airport, Amtrak Station, or Bus Station, or have questions prior to booking travel, please contact Allison Patrick at allison@legendspaa.org by Friday, February 10.
7. Practice and prepare for a great rehearsal weekend.
See below for schedule information, what to bring and what to pack.
REGISTRATION PROCESS - CALL BACKS
(NEW APPLICANTS AND CALL BACKS SCROLL UP FOR REGISTRATION PROCESS)
1. Submit your RSVP to confirm your attendance by Friday, February 10.
2. Refer to your contract email for complete registration process.
If you have any questions please contact:
Rehearsal Camp Weekend Schedule:
Friday, February 17
6:30 p.m. REGISTRATION
7:30 p.m. Full Corps Meeting
7:45 p.m. REHEARSAL (4)
11:30 p.m. Snack
12:30 p.m. Lights Out
Saturday, February 18
7:45 a.m. Wake Up
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. REHEARSAL (4)
1:00 p.m. LUNCH
2:00 p.m. REHEARSAL (4)
6:00 p.m. DINNER
7:00 p.m. REHEARSAL (4)
11:00 p.m. Snack
12:00 a.m. Lights Out
Sunday, February 19
7:45 a.m. Wake up
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. REHEARSAL (3)
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. REHEARSAL (3)
3:15 p.m. Volunteer Meeting
4:00 p.m. Membership Meeting (parents encouraged to attend)
Clean/Pack/Load
Dismissed
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