Boot Camp - lots of info

This was emailed Saturday August 21 - if you did not receive this email, contact Ms. S!

Hi all! Boot Camp time! There's lots of information for everyone below:

0) Is it required that I attend Boot Camp?
1) How do I register - what if I need another copy of the registration paperwork?
2) What do I owe - how much is Boot Camp and who has to pay?
3) What if I have sports or band camp and can't come to most or all of Boot Camp?
4) What if I already paid?
5) Can I sign up for Music Day at Boot Camp?
6) If I'm a cellist, do I need to bring my cello?
7) Are there instruments for me to borrow for Boot Camp?
8) What's the Boot Camp schedule - who's performing and when/what is happening next week?
9) Will I get my performance outfit at Boot Camp?

0) Is it required that I attend Boot Camp?
Yes - all enrolled students are expected to attend Boot Camp. But, if you contacted Ms. S about a previous conflict (un-moveable family vacation or other conflict) or you have a sports or marching band conflict, you are excused. That said, please read the information below under number 3 - you still should try to make some of Boot Camp. Boot Camp is where we reunite you with your instrument, get your head back into the 'orchestra game', make connections that will last throughout the year, hear and play some great music, and get a chance to get ready for the school year before the craziness of the first week.

1) How do I register - what if I need another copy of the registration paperwork?
Registration is on Monday morning from 8:30 - 9am - please don't come *at* 9am and expect to register quickly. You were sent materials in June, but in case you have misplaced them, go to our website - www.titanorchestras.com - and on the front page you can download the document. YOU NEED A PARENT SIGNATURE ON THE REGISTRATION DOCUMENT IN ORDER TO ATTEND BOOT CAMP. A parent may come with a student at Boot Camp registration and complete the document there (we'll have extras printed out). If you've already filled out your paperwork, just check in on Monday morning and make sure everything's correct.

2) What do I owe - how much is Boot Camp and who has to pay?
There is a $40 fee for Boot Camp. Checks can be made out to WSHS Music Boosters. This fee goes towards snacks, materials, and guest artists. If you are on free/reduced lunch or have other financial hardship, you may ask for a waiver for Boot Camp, but in exchange, your name will be placed on a volunteer list - 4 hours of time will be asked of you over the course of the year.

3) What if I have sports or band camp and can't come to most or all of Boot Camp?
If you have sports camp or tryouts or marching band camp you do not need to pay. But, for some, you may be able to attend some of Boot Camp. It's an important bonding and technique time for our orchestras - without you, both our group and you don't get the full benefit of the early start. Please do what you can to make even an hour of Boot Camp:

Marching Band - You can ask Mr. Zimbelman at the beginning of any rehearsal whether it's a good time to go to some Boot Camp. Consult the schedule below, then consult your marching band schedule and see if you can make even an hour - maybe a performance, or one rehearsal - just to get your head partially back in the orchestra game.

Football - Coach Stanley knows that a few of you are orchestra people. Please come to Boot Camp during your lunch - and if you can get away, ask the coach to release you 15 minutes early, if it's possible.

Cross Country - it sounds like there's not too much conflict - see if you can ask to complete a run early, if you can. Try to make as much of Boot Camp as you can.

Volleyball - Coach Armstrong is a great supporter of orchestra, but tryout week is very important. You can approach the coach, if you feel it's a good time, and ask if there's any way to skip out for an hour to come to the orchestra room.

4) What if I already paid?
When you register, just make sure that we have your payment recorded on the sign-in sheet. Some of you already turned checks in, want to use student accounts (for 10th-12th graders), or paid at Back-to-Business days. We'll make sure you get credit for having paid. If you do not bring payment on Monday, you will bring home a note to remind you to bring the fee Tuesday (but, as long as you have your paperwork in, you may stay for Boot Camp).

5) Can I sign up for Music Day at Boot Camp?
But, of course! Music Day is on September 11 from 8am - 3pm and is our biggest fundraiser for the music department. ALL STUDENTS IN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AND SINFONIETTA MUST PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC DAY. 10th GRADERS IN TITAN VIOLINS MUST PARTICIPATE TOO. 9th graders in Titan Violins can opt to participate if they wish. At Boot Camp we'll have sign up sheets for cars (for students who will be suiting up and walking door-to-door), drivers (time to coax your parents into helping!!!), and for those wishing to work the day in the room (doing instrument inventory and library work). Don't forget to sign up!

6) If I'm a cellist, do I need to bring my cello?
Not a bad idea. We'll have 10-12 cellos in operation, but maybe not enough for all the cellists. If it's easy enough for you to bring your cello, please do - you can keep it there for the 4 days. But, if you don't have time or wherewithal to do that, then you may use a school instrument (we might have to do a little bit of sharing).

7) Are there instruments for me to borrow for Boot Camp?
Of course - we have school violas, violins, cellos, and basses. But, to be sure you have an instrument, if you *can* bring your own, please do.

8) What's the Boot Camp schedule - who's performing and when/what is happening next week?
MONDAY
8:30 - 9am Registration
9am - group welcome - parents welcome for first 30 mins.
9:30 - Group technique and play along
10am - special performance - Schoenard Trio
10:50 - break (snack provided - bring a drink though).
11am - Group reading session
12pm - Sinfonietta and Titan Strings excused
12:10 - 1pm - Chamber Orchestra rehearsal

TUESDAY - THURSDAY
9am - Group technique and play-along (registration for those who didn't come Monday)
10am - Tuesday Ms. S demo time (electrics and yoga... maybe)
Wednesday UnBande special performance
Thursday Chamber Orchestra performance
10:50 - break (snack provided - bring a drink though).
11am - Chamber to Choir room for student-led rehearsal
11am - Sinfonietta and Titan Strings sight-reading
12pm - Sinfonietta and Titan Strings excused
12:10 - 1pm - Chamber Orchestra rehearsal

9) Will I get my performance outfit at Boot Camp?
Very likely. The goal is to get dresses and tuxes out to Chamber Orchestra and Sinfonietta students. Titan Strings will not be using school-issued outfits this year.

See you Monday!
~Ms S - silberman_daryl@salkeiz.k12.or.us
C:818-317-8218