4th of July Parade and Summer Band Camp I

Update: The band played very well and the crowd was especially appreciative. Thank you to everyone for making time in your family calendar for this important civic duty!

On Tuesday, July 4, the BSHS “Pride of the Northside” Marching Band will perform for the Lexington 4th of July Parade. This will be our 2nd year in the parade, and 3rd time participating in civic events on the 4th. This annual tradition is a great way to give back to our community while learning our marching fundamentals for the fall season. We will be playing “God Bless America” on the parade route this year.

Itinerary for July 4:

  • 9:30am – Meet at BSHS/stretch and run
  • 9:45 – marching rehearsal
  • 10:30 – Bathroom break, load buses
  • 10:40 – Depart for Midland Ave
  • 11:00 – Arrive on Midland and meet trailer
  • 11:15 – Warm Up
  • 12:00 – Parade Begins!
  • 1:00 – Parade Ends/Load/Depart Back to BSHS
  • 1:30 – Approximate dismissal from BSHS

What to Wear:

  • Green BSHS Bands T-shirt (Provided)
  • Black shorts
  • Athletic shoes and socks
  • Sunscreen!!!!
  • No Hats. Sunglasses are ok. Hair should be up and off the collar.

What do we need?

  • Cases of Water (200 bottles total are needed)
  • Someone with a truck to drive the trailer downtown
    • Trailer will be loaded on Monday Evening after practice. Driver will pre-stage on Midland around 10am to get a good spot near Thoroughbred Park.

Summer Band Camp Information and Times

We are also looking forward to our camp days to prepare for this performance. Rehearsal on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday is from 9am-4:30pm. Saturday is 9am-Noon. Monday July 3 is also 9-4:30. You can drop off 30 minutes early. Please make sure your student is picked up within 15 minutes of the end of practice.

Camp Dates and Times

  • Wednesday, June 28: 9am-4:30
  • Thursday, June 29: 9am-4:30
  • Friday, June 30: 9am-4:30
  • Saturday, July 1: 9am-Noon
  • Monday, July 3: 9am-4:30
  • Tuesday, July 4: See Itinerary above.

Weather

We will usually be outside in the mornings and inside during the afternoon. We practice rain or shine – if it’s a very light rain, we’ll typically stay outside. If the rain is heavier or storms are present, we go inside. We also follow all KHSAA guidelines with regards to heat index. We have one of the best indoor practice areas in the state – we do not cancel practice due to weather 🙂

What to Wear

  • Light colored, breathable clothing. Nothing too tight that will be restrictive.
  • Shorts of appropriate length.
  • Hat and/or sunnglasses
  • Sunscreen!!!!
  • Athletic shoes and socks – no sandals or crocs. You will be running.

What to Bring

  • Instrument (Need a school instrument? Bring $25 check made out to BSHS. This includes all percussion)
  • Music (will be provided on day 1) in a 3 Ring Binder with page protectors (you provide this)
  • 1 Gallon water cooler/jug with your name on it
  • Extra Sunscreen
  • LUNCH! BRING YOUR LUNCH!
    • You will NOT have access to a refrigerator or microwave, so plan ahead.
    • Students are not allowed to leave campus to get lunch.
    • Don’t rely on doordash/uber eats/etc.
    • Parents are allowed to bring food to their kid if they would like.

Cell Phone Policy

Students are permitted to use their phones on breaks and during lunch. Students who use their phone during rehearsal time will be warned, and then the phone will be taken for the day. Please help us by communicating acceptable cell phone usage with your kid.

Band Fees/Forms/Permission Slips

All marching band families are asked to pay a $100 fee for our summer camps this year. This will allow the marching band program to expand and also allow us to hire some additional help. You can pay this at any time this summer – all at once, $50 now, $50 in August – your call. If your family is not in a position to be able to afford this, just send in a note to Mr. Payne and the fee will be waived. Please make checks payable for this expense to BSBA.

A transportation permission slip will need to be signed. This can be done at drop off or pickup.

Does your student have a medical concern we need to be aware of? Please see Mr. Payne.

Parent Volunteers/First Aid

Are you interested in helping out, filling water jugs, and handing out band aids? Email Mr. Payne to let me know when you are available. There is usually not too much to do, so bring a book and a lawn chair! Parents are also welcome to watch from the sideline of the practice field.