Archive for July, 2009

Drop it Like it’s Pop

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

To all: There will be second pop drop on Wednesday, Sept. 30th from 6:00 to 7:00 @ the East Dock Doors. There is a full band rehearsal scheduled for this day! For those of you that did not make it to the first pop drop please bring your pop/water on September 30, 2009. All Trumpets [...]

Band Camp 2009 – Day 7

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Saturday was “pick up your kid and the laundry you will be doing for the next week” day. We had great weather, electrical power, and a large audience for the kid’s final run-through at Band Camp. Please check out these pictures and check back often, as I will continue to upload pictures and videos. Thank [...]

Band Camp 2009 – Day 6

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Due to a power outage at Pilgrim Park, I was not able to upload pictures Friday night. So, in the spirit of better late than never, here they are.

Band Camp 2009 – Day 5

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Thursday started out like the previous days, a slow-moving parade of squinty-eyed Frankensteins trudging toward the showers. Thirty minutes later, with a delicious breakfast in their bellies, these same kids are running, literally running through one of the quickest moving shows I have ever seen. I hope you get to see the initial progress they [...]

Band Camp – Day 4

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

For those who tried to get on the site earlier, yes we were hacked. Fortunately, we were able to get back in business quickly. Wednesday brought sunshine and a little rain. The band sections combined to give us a taste of things to come. Make sure you leave Saturday open to see the parent show. [...]

Band Camp 2009 – Day 3

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Tuesday started with a little rain, continued with a little more rain, and finished with a little more rain. But that did not stop the Band and Guard from practicing through the entire day. To cap off a busy and productive effort, the students were treated with VJA’s rendition of America’s Got Talent! There was [...]

Band Camp 2009 – Day 2

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

The kids and chaperones made it through the first full day on Monday. The band and guard worked hard to improve their music and learn their positions on the field. So far, the weather has been perfect. We wish a Happy Birthday to the VJA Music Parents Association President, Julie Benda! You can see pictures [...]

Band Camp 2009 – Day 1

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Sunday was a beautiful day, and a great start to another season of marching band at Andrew. We will be posting pictures and videos of each days activities. Here is a link to Sunday’s pics. We also had our first mini-rave when Cabin 1 invited some of the staff to see their light and music [...]

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

The summer newsletter is here! Read it for schedules, deadlines, and other info.

Don’t forget the Pop Drop!

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Just a reminder, on Tuesday, 7/14/2009 from 5 to 6 @ the East dock doors there is the first pop drop for the following sections: Saxophones 2 cases of water Clarinets 2 cases of water Flutes 2 cases of Cola/Dr. Pepper/Cherry Cola Drum Majors 2 cases of Diet Pepsi/Diet Coke Mellophones 2 cases of Sprite/7Up/Sierra [...]