Dear Parents and Students,

On behalf of the directors and staff of the School of Music at the University of South Florida, we would like to invite you to campus for our 2020 Summer Drumline Camp. Our goal at the USF School of Music is to provide campers with an experience that will help them grow and expand their performance abilities as an individual and ensemble performer. In addition to these experiences, campers will also have the opportunity to spend six days on a university campus making new friends and establishing life-long memories.

In this packet you will find important camp information related to registration, required forms, hotel accommodations, meals and much more. Our Drumline Camp is formatted for students entering grades 10-12 in the Fall of 2020, and all campers must have had at least one year of experience in a High School Marching Band program. Parents are asked to thoroughly read through this handbook with their child before processing registration. It is impossible for this packet to cover answers to all questions that may arise, so please contact us at the email address below if you have any additional concerns. Please be sure to add our official website to your internet browser’s favorites list as this website will become an extremely important tool as we get closer to the start of our camp.

We look forward to meeting you in June for what is sure to be a rewarding and enriching musical experience!

Sincerely,

Lauren Gates, MM Assistant Director of Bands University of South Florida

Email Questions to: SummerMusicCamps@usf.edu

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DBNQ!SFHJTUSBUJPO!BOE!QBZNFOU All campers must register through our camp website and complete an electronic payment through the university’s online system. Deadline for student registrations and payments is Friday, May 22, 2020. Forms of payment include credit card or debit card (Visa or MasterCard). We cannot accept checks, money orders or cash. Once a payment has been received there will be no refunds unless there is an extenuating circumstance that is deemed acceptable by the Executive Director of our Summer Music Camps. IMPORTANT: Payments must be processed at time of registration. Please be sure to have your Credit/Debit card available. Please note that spots in our camps are limited and fill up quickly. Registrations submitted without payment will not be processed. Campers have their choice of registering as a resident or commuter camper (Plan A or B) based on the following fees:

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Resident campers will be housed in quad occupancy (two queen beds per suite) at the USF Embassy Suites, located on-campus, just off of Fowler Avenue. The address for the hotel is:

Camp staff will handle room assignments and will make every effort to do this by school (rooming requests will not be accepted). Changes to room assignments will not be accommodated, and if a camper fails to abide by this policy he/she may be removed from the camp. Male and female campers are prohibited from being in the same hotel room at anytime. Family members are also not allowed to stay in a room with a camper. This is for the safety of all our campers and is non-negotiable.

Resident campers will store their luggage in a secured room at the Embassy Suites before reporting to the School of Music Conference Center for camp check-in. Resident campers will receive their hotel room assignments and keys at the end of rehearsals on Sunday evening. Once everyone has received this information, resident campers will be escorted by our Camp Counselors to the hotel where they will retrieve their luggage and report to their assigned rooms.

Camp Counselors are interviewed and selected by the Executive Director for our Summer Music Camps. In most cases, counselors are music education majors and members of our School of Music organizations, including: Phi Mu Alpha (ΦMA), the International Men’s Music Fraternity; Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣAI), the International Women’s Music Fraternity; Kappa Kappa Psi (KKΨ), the National Honorary Band Fraternity; and Tau Beta Sigma (TBΣ), the National Honorary Band Sorority. In accordance with the regulations set by the 2005 Jessica Lunsford Act, all hotel chaperones have received Level II clearance by the State of Florida.

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Camp check-in will take place in the School of Music Conference Center on Sunday, June 14, 2020, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. All resident campers must drop off luggage at the Embassy Suites before reporting to the School of Music for check-in. Campers are required to bring the following three forms with them for check-in:

1) Camp Guidelines Form (parent signature required) 2) Camp Medical Form (parent signature required) 3) Camp Photo Release Form (parent signature required)

Required forms for this event are available under the “Registration” page of our camp website. Please make sure you have these documents completed, with signatures, when you report to check-in. Campers will not be allowed to participate in our Summer Camp without these items. Campers will receive their official ID badges, T-shirts and other items once the check-in process has been completed.

Email Questions to: SummerMusicCamps@usf.edu

Plan A - $570.00 dollars Resident Students

Includes Housing (quad occupancy), Meals, Snacks, Camp T-shirt, Instructional Staff, Transaction Fees and more.

Plan B - $405.00 dollars Commuter Students

Includes Meals, Snacks, Camp T-shirt, Instructional Staff, and Transaction Fees and more.

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service from Tampa International Airport. Campers who have chosen Plan A (residents) but drive themselves to USF on Sunday will not be permitted access to their vehicles again until Friday’s camp dismissal. Campers who have chosen Plan B (commuters) will only be allowed to use their vehicles for arriving or departing the School of Music in the morning or evening. Campers who fail to abide by this policy will be asked to leave our event. Resident campers will walk in chaperoned groups to and from the hotel and the School of Music. The walk from the hotel is approximately 10-15 minutes, so be sure to pack comfortable shoes and plan for multiple weather situations.

If you are commuting (Plan B), be sure to park in the appropriate parking lots, which are labeled “D” and are identified on the map located on our camp website. USF Parking and Transportation Services enforce parking rules 24 hours a day, seven days a week and the School of Music is not responsible for any parking tickets received during your time at USF. Daily Parking Permits are $5.00 (plus tax) for the entire day and are available from permit vending machines in the parking lots surrounding the School of Music. These vending machines accept credit cards only so please plan wisely.

NFBMT!BOE!EJOJOH The table below illustrates the meals our summer camp will provide. All meals do come with a vegetarian and/or vegan

option, but will only be provided if this is indicated on the campers registration form. NOTE: All campers must remain on campus for meals during our event. NO EXCEPTIONS!

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Audition music for ensemble placement will be made available to download from our website (under the Audition Info tab) beginning Monday, May 4, 2020. Campers will only be permitted to audition in the area they registered for (Snare, Tenors, Bass, or Front Ensemble). DO NOT PANIC! These auditions are only used to asses how our final production will be written and do not limit your participation in the camp. Auditions will be done in small sectionals and switching areas of study will not be permitted. PLEASE NOTE: All campers must audition for ensemble placement on Sunday, June 14, 2020.

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Throughout the week, campers will be involved in one of two elective courses that are designed to expand their performance and leadership skills. Camp electives include Concert Percussion and Marching Band Leadership. Campers will sign-up for these elective courses at the conclusion of Sundays orientation. PLEASE NOTE: Campers will remain in the same elective throughout the week.

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Our Exhibition Performance will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 12:00pm, in the Concert Hall of the School of Music. The exhibition performance is free to all family and friends. All campers are required to wear their camp t-shirts, khaki shorts, and sneaker style shoes for the exhibition performance. Campers are reminded that shorts should follow the same dress-code requirements as your high school program.

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Lunch No Firehouse Subs Jersey Mike’s Chick-Fil-A Firehouse Subs Jersey Mike’s

Snack No Yes - TBD Yes - TBD Yes - TBD Yes - TBD No

Dinner Swinos Pulled Pork/Chicken Papa Johns Pizza Kentucky Fried

Chicken Papa Johns Pizza Camp BBQ No

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While the main goal of our camp is to develop ones musicianship, we also value the importance of building key relationships. Social activities are designed to provide campers with unique opportunities to build new friendships, learn new skills, show off talents, and provide everyone with a break from the normal routine of rehearsals and classes. These activities will be held Monday through Thursday evenings from approximately 8:00pm to 9:30pm and are required for all campers regardless of their registration package. Campers will also randomly be assigned to “Camp Houses” that will meet twice daily to plan for Thursday skit night. Each “House” will have an assigned camp counselor who will serve as the “Head of Household” and mentor students throughout the week. Below is an outline of evening activities that will be offered throughout the week. Commuter students are required to attend these events!

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___ Your three camp forms with parent signature. You cannot participate in our camp without these.

___ Instruments and Accessories: USF will provide all Battery and Front Ensemble instruments and equipment. This includes drum cases and stadium hardware.

___ Sticks and Mallets: All sticks and mallets will be provided for our camp, thanks to our partnership with Vic Firth. Note: All sticks and mallets must be returned at the end of our camp.

___ Pencils: A musician’s best friend. Never leave home without at least 3 of them.

___ Earplugs and Practice Pads: Ear protection is extremely important and there may be times when drumming will need to occur indoors! All campers are required to have both items throughout the week.

___ 6 days of comfortable clothing: As a rule of thumb, if you are not allowed to wear it at your school, then you are not allowed to wear it during camp. With the some rehearsals being outdoors, casual athletic clothing should be worn along with hats and sunglasses. Please be sure to bring sunscreen, water bottles, a small towel and more sunscreen! Boxer shorts, spandex shorts, short shorts and halter or tube tops are NOT allowed. Sports bras are permitted but must be worn under shirts only. Indoor facilities can be chilly, so light jackets are recommended for indoor rehearsals. Don’t forget pool attire (including a towel) for our Campus Rec night.

___ Footwear: Bring two pairs of comfortable, lace-up athletic shoes with proper arch support. These are required to be worn for all rehearsals and Sandals/Flip Flops are strictly prohibited (except during evening activities).

___ Exhibition Attire: All students will participate in Friday’s Exhibition Performance. Campers are required to wear their Camp T-Shirt, Khaki Shorts and sneaker style shoes.

___ Toiletries: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hair Care Products, Combs, Brushes, Deodorant, Make-Up, Face Wash, Shaving Materials, Feminine Products, Nail Clippers, etc.

___ Prescription Medication: All medications you are taking must be listed on your medical release form. Any unauthorized use of prescription medications will result in an immediate dismissal from our camp without a refund.

___ Umbrella/Poncho: We have no way of knowing how the weather will be when walking you from the hotel to the rehearsal sites in the mornings and evenings. Be sure to pack these items just in case.

Email Questions to: SummerMusicCamps@usf.edu