Athens High School
“Pride of the Hornets” Marching Band
Summer Band Schedule 2023
*Note: Incoming 9th grade dates/times have changed!
Incoming 9th Grade:
July 17: 9:00-11:30 AM
July 18: 9:00-11:30 AM
Percussion:
July 19: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
July 20: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
July 21: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Full Band (9th-12th grade):
July 24: 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM
July 25: 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM
July 26: 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM
July 27: 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM
July 28: 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Note: 9th grade days will be a mix of inside and outside, including water breaks. Percussion dates are all inside.
Rehearsal Breakdown for full band days:
8:00-10:00 AM- Outside/Marching Fundamentals (includes time for water breaks)
10:15 AM- 12:00 PM- Indoor Music Fundamentals/Show Music/Pop Tunes
What to bring:
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Tennis shoes- no vans, converse, boots, etc.
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Clothing for warm weather- preferably no jeans, avoid black clothing (traps a lot of heat)
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sunscreen/aloe vera
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Water bottle-we will have jugs for refill purposes only so as to not waste cups
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Sunglasses are allowed/encouraged
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Ball caps, head coverings, etc. are allowed and encouraged