Band/Color Guard Camp 2023
Required for all members of the DHS Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Color Guard
When is Band/Color Guard Camp?
All days of camp are 9AM-5PM at DHS.
- Student Leader Retreat: July 21-22, 2023 - Required for leaders only. The first day will be a picnic at Little Yosemite. Second day in the Band Room.
- Color Guard-Only Camp: July 23-24, 2023 – Required for ALL Color Guard members
- New Member Band Camp: July 24-25, 2023 – Required for new members and leaders + returning percussion
- Full Band/Color Guard Camp: July 26-July 30, 2023: Required for ALL members of Band and Color Guard
What is Band/Color Guard Camp?
One of the great traditions of the Irish Guard Marching Band and Colorguard, Band/Color Guard Camp is the week-long day camp held onsite at DHS at the end of the summer. Band/Color Guard Camp is an incredible experience in which students learn the fundamentals of marching, connect with the other members in the band/guard, and produce the first third of their field show. Full attendance at each day of band camp is a grade requirement, so please mark your calendars accordingly.
All students who miss all or some of band camp, will be considered alternates in the first movement of the field show, and will not be written into the drill or music.
All students who miss all or some of band camp, will be considered alternates in the first movement of the field show, and will not be written into the drill or music.
What do I need to do?
First thing's first! Register for Band/Guard HERE.
Once you are registered, and once the show music becomes available to Mr. Polot, he will email you the music. It is your responsibility to learn the notes and rhythms to the music before coming to camp.
Please come to Band Camp with:
Once you are registered, and once the show music becomes available to Mr. Polot, he will email you the music. It is your responsibility to learn the notes and rhythms to the music before coming to camp.
Please come to Band Camp with:
- Instrument/Equipment & music. If you do not own an instrument, please contact Mr. Polot.
- Clothing: Wear shorts, lightweight t-shirts, closed-toe athletic shoes, hat, sunglasses
- Water/lunch: Large, refillable drink bottle - water only (no sodas/sugary drinks - stay hydrated). Bring a sack lunch, too!
- Lots of sunscreen
Performance and Family BBQ
5:30 PM @ DHS Gael Stadium: Band Camp Performance (students will have a break and eat before the 5:30 performance)
6:00 Family BBQ outside the concession stand
6:00 Family BBQ outside the concession stand
Frequently Asked Questions
Which camp do I attend?
What if I can't attend Band Camp? The first thing you should do is check if there's ANY way for you to rearrange your plans so that you can attend Band Camp. There is no way to learn everything missed at Band Camp – the introductions, the group learning, the traditions – etc. If you cannot attend Band Camp, please alert Mr. Polot as far in advance as possible either in the registration Google form or via email. The most responsible students who cannot attend Band Camp alert Mr. Polot months or even a full year in advance. After school begins, it is the student's responsibility to learn what was missed by meeting with their section leader and/or Drum Majors.
What do we do/learn at Band Camp? You will learn the names and faces of the other members of the band, setting you up to feel comfortable and safe at Dublin High School! You will learn the procedures of the band program. You will learn how to march, how to read coordinate sheets, various musical warm ups, and will ultimately learn the first third of the field show.
Can non-leaders come to the Leadership or New Member camp? While all members of the band are highly valued, the first four days of camp are reserved for members with specific roles (leadership and new) to work in a private, smaller environment. Non-leaders may visit the leadership and new member camp during lunch only, but may not attend rehearsals, meetings, etc.
What if I don't own an instrument? If you do not own an instrument, please indicate which instrument(s) you need in the DHS Music registration form. A school-owned instrument will be provided to you on the first day of camp, although sometimes there are not enough school instruments for everyone to get their top choice. To ensure that you have your preferred instrument, it's highly recommended that you buy an instrument (always consult Mr. Polot before buying an instrument) or rent one from a music store like Jams Music.
How much does Band Camp cost? As a member of the Irish Guard, all Band Camp is included in your participant contribution. To see your amount, see Participant Contributions.
- If you are in Color Guard, go to Color Guard-Only Camp AND Full Band/Color Guard Camp
- If you are play Percussion, go to New Member Band Camp AND Full Band/Color Guard Camp
- If you are a NEW Brass/Woodwind player, go to New Member Band Camp AND Full Band/Color Guard Camp
- If you are a RETURNING Brass/Woodwind player, go to Full Band/Color Guard Camp ONLY. Visitors are allowed only from 4-5pm at New Member Band Camp.
What if I can't attend Band Camp? The first thing you should do is check if there's ANY way for you to rearrange your plans so that you can attend Band Camp. There is no way to learn everything missed at Band Camp – the introductions, the group learning, the traditions – etc. If you cannot attend Band Camp, please alert Mr. Polot as far in advance as possible either in the registration Google form or via email. The most responsible students who cannot attend Band Camp alert Mr. Polot months or even a full year in advance. After school begins, it is the student's responsibility to learn what was missed by meeting with their section leader and/or Drum Majors.
What do we do/learn at Band Camp? You will learn the names and faces of the other members of the band, setting you up to feel comfortable and safe at Dublin High School! You will learn the procedures of the band program. You will learn how to march, how to read coordinate sheets, various musical warm ups, and will ultimately learn the first third of the field show.
Can non-leaders come to the Leadership or New Member camp? While all members of the band are highly valued, the first four days of camp are reserved for members with specific roles (leadership and new) to work in a private, smaller environment. Non-leaders may visit the leadership and new member camp during lunch only, but may not attend rehearsals, meetings, etc.
What if I don't own an instrument? If you do not own an instrument, please indicate which instrument(s) you need in the DHS Music registration form. A school-owned instrument will be provided to you on the first day of camp, although sometimes there are not enough school instruments for everyone to get their top choice. To ensure that you have your preferred instrument, it's highly recommended that you buy an instrument (always consult Mr. Polot before buying an instrument) or rent one from a music store like Jams Music.
How much does Band Camp cost? As a member of the Irish Guard, all Band Camp is included in your participant contribution. To see your amount, see Participant Contributions.
