Welcome to Summer Band Camp 2010

We would like to formally welcome you and your child into our band program. This promises to be a great year. With all the changes in the district’s administration and budget cuts, we look forward to a challenging and rewarding year. We hope that you will become an active member of the Band Parent Association to insure that your child has the best possible experience as a member of the East Orange Unified Marching Band.

This letter will outline many of the most commonly asked questions and give needed information for the 2010-2011 marching band seasons.

We are just a few short weeks away from the start of another exciting marching band season, and with the East Orange Unified Marching Band, ATTENDANCE is the single most important criteria for success.

When does camp begin?
Camp begins on August 2nd at 10:00 AM in the Cicely L. Tyson high school band room located on the first floor of the performing arts wing. Members are to enter the building just in front of the loading dock on the Walnut Street side of the building. Camp ends each day at 4:00 PM. Camp is held each week-day, Monday through Friday.

Where will the camp be held?
Camp will be held at The Cicely L. Tyson Community School for the first three weeks and at Camp Green Lane in Pennsylvania for the last week.

Week 1-3 Cicely L. Tyson School, 35 Walnut Street, East Orange
Week 4 Camp Green Lane, 249 Camp Green Lane Road, Green Lane, PA 18054

What is the purpose of Band Camp?
Band Camp is where students learn music, drill and performance technique related to the marching bands activities. Students will learn how to march, play while marching, play in the outdoor environment, and discover the importance of teamwork to create a musical experience. Students will receive instruction from staff and other more experienced students.

Many bonds are formed during the marching band camp. Aside from marching and playing, trust in one another, responsibility for one another, teamwork, goal setting and achievement through hard work and focused concentration are all components of the camp experience.

How much does camp cost?
Camp costs $375.00 per student.
$125.00 covers the first three weeks at Cicely Tyson School.
$250 covers the costs of the last week at Camp Green Lane in Pennsylvania.

The fees cover music instruction, show design, music arrangements, drill design, meals and water, plus transportation and expenses to and from Camp Green Lane.

How can I pay for Camp?
Money orders can be made out to BPA Band Parents.
Credit Cards can be used through PayPal online at our Band Parent Web Site. Click HERE if interested.

What should I wear at camp?
White tee shirts, black shorts/ sweat pants, white socks, black sneakers.

What should I bring to camp?
All supplies and equipment will be provided. Remember to bring all issued supplies and equipment daily.

Will meals be provided during camp?
Meals will be provided daily. Water will be given throughout the day.

Please make sure that you child eats a good breakfast each morning. They will be using lots of physical and mental energy during the morning rehearsal block.

Frederick Goode
Band Director
Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts
35 Winans Street
East Orange, New Jersey 07017
School (973) 414-8606
fgoode@eastorange.k12.nj.us
fredgoode@gmail.com
(973) 342-4968