Marching Band Blast
Band Camp is HERE!
Weekly Message
Hello Everyone!
I am so excited that tomorrow (12 hours from now!!) officially starts our 2024 Marching Season!!!
Please see below for all the important information for our camp weeks.
Make sure you click on everything! I am putting in a lot of information.
If you have not filled out the marching shirt order form...PLEASE do that asap!
We will also be sending out our spirit wear form in the next few days for everyone to purchase JICHS Band wear! We want everyone to show their love and support for our students!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out and ask!
I look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow, and everyone next week!
It is going to be a great season.
-Dr. B
Schedules
Rookie Camp/Percussion Camp
Rookie Camp – for ANYONE planning on marching who did not march last year. Also open to any veteran marcher to dust off the marching band cobwebs! We will hold Rookie Camp Wednesday – Friday July 24 – 26 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.
All percussionists will have rehearsal Wednesday – Friday July 24 – 26 from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Courtney will be reaching out to everyone about specifics for Percussion Camp.
Band Camp Schedule
Monday July 29th – Thursday Aug 2nd
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Outside rehearsal – Warm-up/stretches, Fundamentals, Drill
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (provided by JICHS Band Backers) – Please make sure we are aware of any food allergies
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Master classes (lead by professional teachers)
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Chamber Ensembles (lead by professional teachers)
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Full Ensemble
Friday Aug 2nd
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Outside rehearsal – Warm-up/stretches, Fundamentals, Drill
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (provided by JICHS Band Backers)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Full Ensemble
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 1st annual Section Lip Sync Contest!!
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Dinner (provided by JICHS Band Backers)
5:30 pm End of Camp Performance – JICHS Auditorium and Band
Hints and Helps to prepare for being outside for Camp
Heat Guidelines/Wet Bulb Information
For parents who are interested in the heat related issues that might arise during camp. We have very specific rules and regulations we must adhere to. Please click below for those rules.
Band Camp Donation and Volunteer Sign Ups
Post Camp Dessert Social Sign-up
Marching Band Schedule for the Season
High School Students and Parent - Band Family Meeting
JICHS Band Family Meeting - Auditorium
Thursday, Aug 8, 2024, 06:30 PM
James Island Charter High School, Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC, USA
Dr. Gretchen Bowles
James Island Charter High School
Email: gretchen_bowles.c@charleston.k12.sc.us
Website: www.jichsband.org
Location: 1000 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC, USA
Phone: (843)200-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JICHSband