SOUTHEAST TEXAS MARCHING PERCUSSION CAMP

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1 SOUTHEAST TEXAS MARCHING PERCUSSION CAMP JULY 12-15, 2010 KOUNTZE HIGH SCHOOL CAMP FEE: $ Checks made payable to: Kountze Band Boosters Mail forms and payment to: Southeast Texas Marching Percussion Camp Attention: Becca Briguglio P.O. Box 1112 Kountze, Tx STAFF LONNY BENOIT, MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY HAWLEY JOE GARY, ACADIANA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS TRAVIS FIFE, LAMAR UNIVERSITY ERIC BOYETT, MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY (STUDENT) BRENT GIBSON, MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY (STUDENT) BECCA BRIGUGLIO, KOUNTZE HIGH SCHOOL

2 Southeast Texas Marching Percussion Camp APPLICATION FORM July 12-15, AM 5 PM Name Address City State Zip Home Phone ( ) Grade (Fall 2010) Parent/Guardian Work Phone ( ) Director Director Contact # T-Shirt Size: (circle one) S M L XL XXL *There will be no overnight lodging provided for this camp. Each student is responsible for his/her own transportation to and from the camp. FEE: A registration fee of $150 will be required for this camp. A $20 deposit is due by June 30, 2010 with the balance due at registration on July 12, INSTRUMENT (please circle): SNARE DRUM TENOR DRUMS BASS DRUM CYMBALS PIT (Front Line) Payment must accompany your application (full fee or deposit). Application deadline is June 30, Please complete the attached medical form and return it along with your application. Address all correspondence to: Robert Fife Kountze High School P.O. Box 460 Kountze, TX 77625

3 SOUTHEAST TEXAS MARCHING PERCUSSION CAMP July 12-15, 2010 We are pleased to announce the 7 th annual Southeast Texas Marching Percussion Camp, hosted by Kountze High School and the Kountze High School Band under the direction of Robert Fife, Brad Long, and Becca Briguglio. This camp will present a fresh approach to the technical and musical elements of marching percussion performance, as well as techniques on drumset, cymbals, and keyboards. Specific topics will include. Hand and body positioning Proper grips for all instruments Proper stroke techniques Drumset independence and playing styles Introduction to the height system of drumming Timing, listening, and balance of the ensemble Advanced rudiments Becoming a musical percussionist This year s guest clinician is Mr. Hawley Joe Gary. Hawley Joe Gary teaches drumset and marching percussion in Lafayette, Louisiana. Joe has been the drumline instructor and arranger for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for the past three years. He is a former member and instructor of the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. Former instructors include Marty Hurley, Ralph Hardimon, and Mike Mann.

4 The Southeast Texas Marching Percussion Camp Instructional Staff includes: Lonny Benoit Lonny Benoit is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In addition to his duties at McNeese State University, Benoit remains an active performer and clinician throughout the United States and Japan. Travis Fife Travis Fife is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Travis also arranges percussion music for numerous high schools in Texas, and Louisiana, and remains an active percussion instructor and clinician throughout Texas and Louisiana. The camp is open to all students who are currently completing grades (Graduating seniors are welcome and urged to come!!) Each student attending the camp must provide his or her own Snare drum, tenors, bass drum, or cymbals Drum stand (recommended) Drum carrier Two pairs of sticks The camp will be held at Kountze High School in Kountze, Texas (July 12-15, 2010). Cost of the camp will be $150. The daily schedule will run from 9 AM to 5 PM with an hour break for lunch from 12 1 PM. Meals will again be provided for a minimal cost. On Thursday afternoon at 11 AM the students will perform an exhibition and concert. Registration will be Monday morning, July 12 th at 8:30 AM. For any questions, please contact: Becca Briguglio Brad Long Robert Fife

5 SOUTHEAST TEXAS MARCHING PERCUSSION CAMP July Dear We look forward to having you at camp on July 12 th. Listed below is very important information which will help you have a great week with us. Review the rules and reminders listed below and give me a call if you have any further questions. You will not be allowed to leave the campus during the day. Lunch breaks will be too short for you to go to town. We will be making a lunch available for you each day. The cost to you will be less than $5.00. If you do not want to use this option, you will need to bring a lunch with you. We ask that you use the following dress code for the week of camp. Wear a T-shirt, jeans, or knee length shorts, and tennis shoes. DO NOT wear flip flops, sandals, etc. The schedule for Monday, July 12 is as follows: 8:00 AM 8:25 AM Registration at band hall 8:45 AM Organizational meeting for all campers 9:00 AM Camp Begins Equipment and supplies needed are as follows: 1. Your instrument, instrument stand, and carrier 2. Sticks, mallets (at least 2 pairs, pit bring mallets) 3. Pencil and notebook 4. Large towel 5. Cymbals bring a pair of gloves with fingers cut out (i.e. batting gloves, weightlifting gloves) You will be able to leave your equipment overnight. The camp will present a short exhibition on Thursday, July 15, at 11:00 AM. Your family is invited to attend. WE LL SEE YOU THE 12 th OF JULY! Robert Fife Brad Long Becca Briguglio

6 MEDICAL HISTORY STUDENT S NAME SEX: M F DATE OF BIRTH PARENT S NAME PARENT S ADDRESS SCHOOL PARENT S S.S.# TELEPHONE #, CITY TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN: Yes No Yes No A. BLEEDING TENDENCIES O. NOW UNDER A PHYSICIAN S CARE. B. HEAD INJURIES, SEIZURES, NAME OF PHYSICIAN UNCONSCIOUSNESS, P. HAS HAD TETANUS CONCUSSION, DATE OR CONVULSIONS Q. ALLERGY C. ASTHMA R. NECK INJURY D. HERNIA S. BONE OR JOINT INJURY E. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE T. HEART DISEASE F. TUBERCULOSIS U. DIABETES G. SICKLE CELL ANEMIA V. EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE H. KIDNEY DISEASE OR INJURY W. HAD A SURGICAL OPERATION I. KIDNEY, LUNG, TESTICLE, Explain any YES answers: OR EYE REMOVED OR NONFUNCTIONING J. HEPATITIS K. RHEUMATIC FEVER L. SKIN DISEASE M. CONTACT LENS/GLASSES N. IS STUDENT TAKING MEDICATION REGULARLY? If YES, please specify name of drug(s) and illness requiring such drugs It is understood that even though steps will be taken to insure a safe environment, the possibility of an accident still remains. Neither the University Interscholastic League nor the High School assumes any responsibility in case an accident occurs. If, in the judgment of any representative of the school, the above student should need immediate care and treatment as a result of any injury or sickness, I do hereby request, authorize, and consent to such care and treatment as may be given said student by any physician, trainer, nurse, or school representative, and I do hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless the school and any school representative from any claim by any person whomsoever on account of such care and treatment of said student. PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE