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I hope everyone has had a relaxing summer. We are certainly ready to get band camp started. My name is Trey Whitman and I am the
new band director at Mary G. Montgomery. I come from Baker High School where I taught band for 5 years and I cannot wait to get
started at MGM. So far everyone has been very nice and extremely helpful in getting me started and welcoming me to the family here at
MGM. Our new Associate Band Director is Ben Mayfield. He comes from Troy University and completed his student teaching here at
MGM last spring. Both of us are very excited and ready to get started. We both look forward to meeting each of you at the band booster
meeting on July 23, 2009. The meeting will begin at 6pm and will follow with food and the band halftime show. We would like to invite
one adult member of each family (at least) to join us that night for the “meet and greet” Bar-B-Que.
Listed on the back of this letter are the things you will need to know about band camp. Please be sure to eat plenty of breakfast. It is
not a good idea to eat cereal with milk because it might make you sick when you get hot. The First three days of camp will be focused
on Freshmen. We will dedicate time each of those mornings to making sure the freshmen and other members that have not marched
with us are instructed properly on each aspect of marching fundamentals. While that is going on, the Drumline and pit will be having
an audition camp. Also, the auxiliary units will be working individually on their portion of the halftime show. The other days of camp
will follow a slightly different schedule as described on the back of this letter. One final word, each student MUST have a physical here
on file in the band office before the start of band camp on July 13th. You can go to your own doctor to have that done, and it doesn’t
matter what form is used, but I have copies of my physical form available here in the band office if you would like to use it.
One final word. In order to participate in band each student must have paid their band fees. For an instrumentalist the fees are $200
plus an additional $25 if that student needs a new pair of marching shoes. For all Auxilary members the fees are $800. This price for
auxiliary members includes the cost of their marching shoes. For instrumentalists, if no deposit has already been made for band
fees, I have extended the deadline until Friday July 24, 2009 which is the last day of band camp. That installment is $100. The
remaining $100 will be due on Tuesday September 1st. For Auxilary members, your next installment of $160 will be due also on
Friday July 24.
Remember, if you have any questions you can reach me at the band room by phone at
221-3167 or by email at cwhitman@mcpss.com. Thank you for your support and
GO VIKINGS!!
Trey Whitman Ben Mayfield
Band Director Associate Band Director
Band Camp Information
Full Band Camp for every band member July 13-July 24, 2009
Please note that band camp is mandatory for every member of the band
Band Camp Materials
-It would be a good idea to bring a water jug to carry your own water, however we will provide water and Gatorade for everyone at
rehearsal.
-1 three ring binder for drill
-1 flip folder and Lyre (Andy’s Music)
-Pencil
-12 pack of favorite drinks
-1 package of Gatorade MIX that makes 5 gallons
-Sunscreen
-Tennis Shoes (no flip flops)
Band Camp Schedule
Monday July 13th through Wednesday July 15th
Drumline will do auditions and all Auxilary will do sectionals for morning sessions
8-10 am Marching Fundamentals/Breakout Sessions with freshmen in sections
10-11:45am Set Drill on Field
11:45-12 Set-up for sectionals inside
12-1:30 Lunch LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED THIS YEAR!!!
PLEASE THINK AHEAD, BRING A LUNCH AND PLAN TO STAY HERE AND EAT. YOU ONLY HAVE AN HOUR!!!
1-2:30 Sectionals inside
2:30-3:00 Instrumentalists in band room for rehearsal
Full Auxilary Rehearsal in Gym with track
3-5pm Full Band on Field
Thursday July 16th through Thursday July 23th
8-9am Stretching and Marching Fundamentals
9-11:45am Set Drill on Field
11:45-12 Set up in sectional locations
12-5 Same afternoon schedule as above
Thursday Night July 23rd
MGM Band Family Night Each band member is required to bring at least 1 member of their family to this meeting. There have
been many changes for this upcoming year and we want everyone to know what is going on.
6pm Band Booster Meeting in Band Room
6:30pm Let’s Eat! Grill Out
7pm Band will present their show
Friday July 24th
8-8:30 Full Band Meets to Dress for Pictures
8:30-8:45 Band Moves to stadium to set up
9-10 Pictures in Stadium
10-10:30 Change out of Uniforms and get ready for rehearsal
10:30-12 Full Band Rehearsal on Practice Field
12pm Dismiss and have a great weekend!
new band director at Mary G. Montgomery. I come from Baker High School where I taught band for 5 years and I cannot wait to get
started at MGM. So far everyone has been very nice and extremely helpful in getting me started and welcoming me to the family here at
MGM. Our new Associate Band Director is Ben Mayfield. He comes from Troy University and completed his student teaching here at
MGM last spring. Both of us are very excited and ready to get started. We both look forward to meeting each of you at the band booster
meeting on July 23, 2009. The meeting will begin at 6pm and will follow with food and the band halftime show. We would like to invite
one adult member of each family (at least) to join us that night for the “meet and greet” Bar-B-Que.
Listed on the back of this letter are the things you will need to know about band camp. Please be sure to eat plenty of breakfast. It is
not a good idea to eat cereal with milk because it might make you sick when you get hot. The First three days of camp will be focused
on Freshmen. We will dedicate time each of those mornings to making sure the freshmen and other members that have not marched
with us are instructed properly on each aspect of marching fundamentals. While that is going on, the Drumline and pit will be having
an audition camp. Also, the auxiliary units will be working individually on their portion of the halftime show. The other days of camp
will follow a slightly different schedule as described on the back of this letter. One final word, each student MUST have a physical here
on file in the band office before the start of band camp on July 13th. You can go to your own doctor to have that done, and it doesn’t
matter what form is used, but I have copies of my physical form available here in the band office if you would like to use it.
One final word. In order to participate in band each student must have paid their band fees. For an instrumentalist the fees are $200
plus an additional $25 if that student needs a new pair of marching shoes. For all Auxilary members the fees are $800. This price for
auxiliary members includes the cost of their marching shoes. For instrumentalists, if no deposit has already been made for band
fees, I have extended the deadline until Friday July 24, 2009 which is the last day of band camp. That installment is $100. The
remaining $100 will be due on Tuesday September 1st. For Auxilary members, your next installment of $160 will be due also on
Friday July 24.
Remember, if you have any questions you can reach me at the band room by phone at
221-3167 or by email at cwhitman@mcpss.com. Thank you for your support and
GO VIKINGS!!
Trey Whitman Ben Mayfield
Band Director Associate Band Director
Band Camp Information
Full Band Camp for every band member July 13-July 24, 2009
Please note that band camp is mandatory for every member of the band
Band Camp Materials
-It would be a good idea to bring a water jug to carry your own water, however we will provide water and Gatorade for everyone at
rehearsal.
-1 three ring binder for drill
-1 flip folder and Lyre (Andy’s Music)
-Pencil
-12 pack of favorite drinks
-1 package of Gatorade MIX that makes 5 gallons
-Sunscreen
-Tennis Shoes (no flip flops)
Band Camp Schedule
Monday July 13th through Wednesday July 15th
Drumline will do auditions and all Auxilary will do sectionals for morning sessions
8-10 am Marching Fundamentals/Breakout Sessions with freshmen in sections
10-11:45am Set Drill on Field
11:45-12 Set-up for sectionals inside
12-1:30 Lunch LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED THIS YEAR!!!
PLEASE THINK AHEAD, BRING A LUNCH AND PLAN TO STAY HERE AND EAT. YOU ONLY HAVE AN HOUR!!!
1-2:30 Sectionals inside
2:30-3:00 Instrumentalists in band room for rehearsal
Full Auxilary Rehearsal in Gym with track
3-5pm Full Band on Field
Thursday July 16th through Thursday July 23th
8-9am Stretching and Marching Fundamentals
9-11:45am Set Drill on Field
11:45-12 Set up in sectional locations
12-5 Same afternoon schedule as above
Thursday Night July 23rd
MGM Band Family Night Each band member is required to bring at least 1 member of their family to this meeting. There have
been many changes for this upcoming year and we want everyone to know what is going on.
6pm Band Booster Meeting in Band Room
6:30pm Let’s Eat! Grill Out
7pm Band will present their show
Friday July 24th
8-8:30 Full Band Meets to Dress for Pictures
8:30-8:45 Band Moves to stadium to set up
9-10 Pictures in Stadium
10-10:30 Change out of Uniforms and get ready for rehearsal
10:30-12 Full Band Rehearsal on Practice Field
12pm Dismiss and have a great weekend!
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