Band camp starts on Monday August 5th.
Students: Make sure that you have signed up on the Mac Band website. If you already have an account, please check to make sure all of the information is correct. Click here to create a log in or sign in.
After you have signed up, please complete the Fall 2024 Band Contract. Be aware that the contract needs to be signed by both the parents and students. This is where there is a lot of information about the Mac Band program, code of conduct, and a permission slip for all band events. All of this needs to be completed and turned into Mr. Barton. Please note that the band fee has changed for the 2024 season. The band fee is $350 which includes the price of the hotel in Grants Pass. The fee can be paid online at macband.net or in the lockbox in Mr. Barton’s office. Make checks out to Mac Band Parent Organization – NOT to the school. It is important to note that no student will be denied participation in band due to finances. Please reach out to Mr. Barton to make arrangements. There will be lots of opportunities to fundraise and more information will be coming out throughout the season.
Band Camp Schedule
We will need some parent volunteers to help with student check-in, providing snacks, and serving snacks. Please sign up here to help if you can.
Monday – Thursday
8:30am Leadership – for ALL section leaders and Drum majors
9am – 11:30am Chicken Fat then Marching Basics at Wortman Stadium
10:15am Snack Break
11:30am LUNCH Home or school
12:30pm- Staff- For all adult staff and Drum Majors
1pm – 3:30pm Music Inside of the school
1pm-2pm Breathing in gym and then Sectionals
2pm Break
2:15pm Music Lg. Ens. Auditorium
3:30pm DINNER Home
5:30pm Staff – for all adult leaders and drum majors
6:00 pm – 8:30 p.m. Drill sets at Stadium
*Wednesday we will be on Baker Field
Friday
9am – 11:30am Full rehearsal
12pm Parent performance at the Stadium
Saturday
9am-12pm Full rehearsal
Students need to have the following with them every day:
Water – the bigger the better
Sun Block
Hats good, sunglasses bad (hats not so good for guard)
White shirt (Band)/ Red Shirt (Guard) for evening rehearsals (unless raining)
Tennis shoes – NO flip flops or open toe sandals
Instrument and music
Coordinate sheet or Drill sheet
Guard equipment
Take a picture of your music and coordinate sheet
You are close to home and this is difficult NO TARDIES OR ABSENCES
Fall marching rehearsals
Every Tuesday and Thursday 6 pm – 8:30 pm August 10th – October 31st, on Baker Field, and Saturdays 9-12 in the stadium or on the half field.
Performances (tentative)
Saturday, September 28th Northwest Youth Fall Music Games Hillsboro (Clinic Style) at Hillsboro Stadium, Hillsboro OR
Saturday, October 12th Grants Pass Pride of the Northwest Competition (overnight)
Saturday, October 19th – Northwest Youth Fall Music Games at Kelso High School
Saturday, November 2nd – NWAPA A-AA Championships Hillsboro Stadium
Wortman Stadium Parent performance and football games dates TBD. Other performances include middle school and elementary schools during the day.
More information about Band Camp will be coming from Mr. Barton, so please check your email and students should be checking Instagram for information from the drum majors @marchingbandmhs and color guard captains @Mac.guard.
For new students (or for those who need a new pair) Dinkles Edge marching shoes cost around $35.00. You may order them directly from Band Shoppe or Band Shoes Online. (Be sure to order them in black.) You may also order them through the Band Parent Organization (look for more information in the weeks to come.) All students must have them by the middle of September.
For those who may need financial assistance, please fill out the Financial Assistance Request Form and return to to Mr. Barton. There will also be fundraising opportunities available for students to help pay fees.
Parents and Guardians – Can You Help?
Join the fun and be a part of helping relaunch this great program. Look for the Band Parent emails about volunteer opportunities and add your name to the list of fantastic people supporting our great kids.
Important Info: If you will be helping with Band or volunteering / chaperoning with the band at any time during the school year, you must have a Criminal History Verification form on file with the school district. It only takes a couple of minutes to fill out and is valid for two years. Click here for the online form.
This page will be updated if/when details change. Be sure to check back often. Also, if there is something you need to know, but don’t find it here, please send a message to [email protected]