End of Summer Band Camp!

End of Summer Band Camp!

Dear Hellgate Band Students and Parents:

Hello and happy summer to you wonderful people! I am deeply honored to be your Director of Bands for Hellgate High School. To everyone that will be new to Hellgate this year, WELCOME! With everyone’s contributions, we will have a remarkable year exploring great music, growing as a band family of great friends, and maintaining the tradition of excellence, comprehensive musicianship, and upbeat leadership at Hellgate. 

Hellgate Band Camp in August

Let’s get a head start and boost our musicianship, make connections, hang with old and new friends, and throw down some fun music before school starts. Your first days of school will be a breeze thanks to a couple of relaxed practice sessions with your remarkable Hellgate band teammates.

I realize schedules are complicated, but we would absolutely LOVE to see you before school starts. We want you there if at all possible. If you have a scheduling conflict, no worries. Just send me an email to let me know so that the section leaders, seniors, and I can plan ahead. Thank you!

DETAILS

Monday, August 7, 6:00 PM:  Band Leaders Planning Session for all seniors and section leaders

• I look forward to reviewing goals and brainstorming activities with our leaders. Join us if you aren’t sure–the more the betta! Bring your instruments, too.

Monday-Wednesday, August 21, 22 & 23, 6:00-8:00 PM:  EVERYONE! See you ALL there.

• Meet @ the Hellgate Band Room, ready to play at 6:00 PM
• For all band/percussion students, grades 9-12
• What to wear:  Comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather, with comfortable shoes for activities outside (basic marching and games)
• What to bring:  Instrument, pencil, water bottle, upbeat mindset, and curiosity. We will have music ready to go for you if you don’t already have it.
• Instrument rental/check out: If you need to rent a school instrument for the year, please reach out (email is best) to arrange a time to get your new instrument. We’ll figure something out. Here is the MCPS rental form. I will have hard copies available if you cannot print this at home.