Million Dollar Band - The University of Alabama

.: Band Camp 2007 :.

The information presented to you in this web page will introduce and offer to you the basic information you will need for the band camp process. As the summer moves along, we will include more information for you as it becomes available. Please check our band camp web page on a regular basis for updates!

Band camp is vital to the preparation for the upcoming Crimson Tide football season. The pre-game, first show, and much of the material used throughout the season will be taught during band camp. Participation in Band Camp 2007 is a requirement!

Important info for Shelton State Students:

Freshmen (Shelton State Students) registering for MUA 153 at the University of Alabama must present/mail a copy of their letter of acceptance from Shelton to the University of Alabama Admissions Office (Box 870132). All others (after their first year) must submit a strong>transient letter from Shelton.

University of Alabama
Office of Admissions
Box 870132
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

First things first . . .

Please click on a link below for your Band Camp Schedule:

*BAND MANAGERS will follow the Leadership Team schedule and contact

Jared Theismann , Head Manager, for more info on your schedule and duties during Band Camp. CLICK HERE to contact Jared Theismann

Acrobat Reader: To read and print out band camp schedules and music, you will need Acrobat Reader. If you do not have that, please go to:

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

BAND CAMP Registration:

Band Camp Registration will take place in Room #204 Moody Music Building.

Friday, August 10th:
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Check-in for Band Managers and Leadership Team
Sunday, August 12th:
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Check in for all remaining students: Colorguard, Crimsonettes, Percussion, and Winds

HOUSING Move-In:

Are you living in University Housing this coming Fall?

If you are living in University Housing this coming Fall, you can move into your permanent residence on Sunday, August 12th beginning at 8:00 a.m.

You should have received info from Residential Life instructing you on where you will be residing and how to check in to that housing.

University Bands will not be a part of the Housing Move-In process. Any questions you have should be directed to Residential Life.

Additional housing info:

We cannot provide and do not have storage space for you. We apologize for the inconvenience.

To contact Residential Life (Housing) CLICK HERE

Dining Info:

Please note that once Band Camp begins, your on-campus choices will be limited. Please also note that your Bama Cash can be used at many food establishments in Tuscaloosa. If you have any further questions, please contact Bama Dining at: (205) 348-6816. And please CLICK HERE to be taken to the Bama Dining web page will help you with your questions.

BAND CAMP CHECK LIST:

Please make sure you have been accepted as a student to the University of Alabama or are a current University of Alabama student.

If you are a Shelton State student, you MUST be registered in MUA 153 through the University of Alabama. Registering for marching band through Shelton State will not be acceptable.

Please make sure you download, read carefully, and sign and then turn in at Band Camp Registration the Agreement of Understanding document at the end of the Handbook.

For the Agreement of Understanding (only), please CLICK HERE

Please make sure you are registered for marching band through the University of Alabama in either MUA 153 or MUA 353:
MUA 153 is for everyone except Junior and Senior Music Majors
MUA 353 is for Junior and Senior Music Majors

Any student attending Shelton State who wishes to participate in marching band must register for MUA 153 at the University of Alabama as a "Special Student". Shelton State students must also be registered for at least 6 additional hours at their respective institution.

Please make sure you have registered as a prospective or returning member on
our website by clicking on JOIN on our Home Page and following the directions.

Please make sure you have filled out and bring with you to band camp a Medical Information Form (offered below).

Please note that you cannot take band as a non-credit option per University Policy.

MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM:

Please CLICK HERE for your Medical Information Form. You cannot save the info you type into your Medical Form on your computer. When you are finished, print out two copies of your form. One will be for the marching band and one for your personal records. You can also print out the form and fill it out by hand.

If you do not fill out the information required, you will not be allowed to participate in Band Camp.

We have to have these forms on record in response to University policy and regulations.

Please fill it out and bring it to Band Camp with you. Do not mail it; fax it; or e-mail it to us. You will turn it in when you go through Band Camp Registration.

Band Camp Auditions 2007

All brass and woodwind players audition at August Band Camp. The purpose of the audition is to determine if the student meets the minimum playing skills required for membership in The Million Dollar Band. Students who do not meet the minimum standards will be given alternate status with the opportunity to work into the performance roster.

Where and when will I audition and what will be required of me?:

Please CLICK HERE for an important update on the audition process!

Auditions for all wind players will take place Sunday evening, August 12, 2007, in the Moody Music Building after our orientation meeting.

Signs will be posted showing you where to go.

During your audition, you will be asked to play:

Scales
Selections from the Technique Exercises
One of the following chorales from memory:
Chorale 1 (B-flat 9), Chorale 2 (Shot Gun),
Chorale 3 (B-flat Tuning)
Selections from our halftime music for the first show

All of the materials listed above that you will need for your audition can be found in our Music Zone in the Members Only section of our web site. You will also find all the materials needed for pre-game there as well. Yea Alabama and all of our Cheers can be accessed there as well.

Any music questions?: Please contact Bryan Reeves at Bryan's e-mail

TRAINING ZONE

Band Camp takes place during one of the hottest times of the year in Alabama. In preparing for band camp, please:

Make sure you get outside prior to Band Camp and get acclimated to the heat and humidity.

Please get accustomed to wearing tennis shoes/sneakers during band camp. You will not be allowed during any time of camp or during the season to wear sandals, flip-flips, or any similar footwear.

Try to engage in some type of aerobic conditioning to prepare you for the marching demands and other physical demands of Band Camp.

Try to get used to drinking lots of fluids each day, especially in the mornings.

Please avoid consuming caffeinated beverages (they cause you to lose fluids) and beverages with added sugar. Avoiding caffeine and sugar is a good policy when engaging physical activity in hot and humid conditions.

Try to accustom yourself to eating a healthy breakfast.

Plan on bringing a hat, appropriate clothing, sun screen, and a wash-cloth or small towel that you can dip into ice water (in a container we’ll provide) and place on the back of your neck. Instead of a baseball cap, try purchasing a bucket hat or some other type of hat with a very wide brim that goes all the way around the hat and protects your neck from the sun.

Please bring plenty of insect repellent. Given the West Nile virus possibility that exists, it seems good sense to make sure you always have insect repellent on or available during rehearsal hours when mosquitoes are likely to be present. You can now purchase products that combine sun protection and insect repellent in the same product.

Band CAMP FAQ’s 2007

Where is Band Camp held? On the campus of the University of Alabama.

Will you provide water and cover during camp? Yes. This year we will provide adequate water stations and we will also be supplying canopies for you to stand under during breaks.

Will I need to provide for and take care of my own meals? Yes. You should budget for three meals each day of Band Camp.

Will we have an end-of-camp barbecue sponsored by the Million Dollar Band Association? No, not this year. However, we will perform an exhibition for anyone interested in attending on Saturday, August 25 at 5:00 p.m.

Can the band help my parents acquire football tickets? No. The best way to secure football tickets is to contact Tide Pride at: 205-348-6113 or go to www.rolltide.com and click on Tide Pride.

Where can I find out about the Crimson Tide football schedule and game start times? Please go to: www.rolltide.com and click on "football" and then 2007 Schedule.

Where will the band be seated during 2007?: We will be seated in Section DD. This is the same section at last season..

Are there any fees associated with band camp other than meals? No. However, you should bring money for purchasing a heavy-duty, portable music stand that will be available for purchase from Gadsden Music on Sunday, August 12, 8:00 a.m. -
2:00 p.m. The cost of the stand is $15. Credit/Debit card, cash, or checks made payable to Gadsden Music are acceptable forms of payment.

Will I need to order shoes for my uniform? Yes. You will be able to do that on Sunday, August 12, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. from Tuscaloosa Music. The cost of the shoes is $35. Credit/Debit card, cash, or checks made payable to Tuscaloosa Music are acceptable forms of payment.

What about colorguard and Crimsonette shoes/boots, apparel? You will need to speak to your director/instructor about purchasing apparel.

What do I do about getting fitted for a band uniform? You will be provided with a time to get fitted during or after band camp, and then if alterations need to be made, the marching band will take care of that for you.

Will I need to be conscious of the weather and plan accordingly? Yes. Please make sure you bring sunscreen; a hat of some sort; and other appropriate clothing; and please plan on drinking lots of water during band camp.

How do I find my way around campus, acquire directions?
Please go to www.tour.ua.edu and you will find all the information you need for navigating your way around the University of Alabama. Please be aware that our campus is undergoing major changes as a result of its move to becoming a pdedestrian campus.

For more information on Parking and Road closings and construction on campus, please go to: Parking

How do we acquire our music? Music will be available for you in the “members only” section of our website. Make sure you are registered on the database and then use your username and password to access the members only section. Click on Pre-game and Halftime Music once you are in the Members Only Section. There you will find music for our first halftime show, pre-game, cheers, and warm-ups. Music from the first halftime show will be used for your band camp audition. Auditions for all freshmen and returning wind players will take place on Sunday, August 12, 2007.

What if I am having problems getting into the Members Only Section?: please contact Neal Flum at: Neal's e-mail

If you have any problems with your music, please contact at: Bryan Reeves at: Bryan's e-mail

If I am a freshmen, do I have to attend BAMA BLAST? Yes. This year’s event will take place on Monday, August 20. Food will be served to you immediately after Bama Blast on the Quad. Please make sure you get a Bama Blast tee shirt which we will give out at during band camp.

We will continue to update our Band Camp section as information becomes available.

Please check this section on a fairly regular basis.

We look forward to seeing all of you in August!

ROLL TIDE!