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Band Camp 2025 Information

REGISTRATION FOR CAMP:

  • Drum Line Camp Registration: Monday, July 28, 2025 (8:00-8:30 am)

  • Full Band Camp Registration: Monday, August 4, 2025 (8:00-8:30 am)

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If you registered at Drum Line Camp, you do not need to register again at Full Band Camp.  However, students DO need to check in daily at registration.  

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Registration will be in the hallway on the first floor of the music building.  Enter the music building from the bus parking lot side doors.  View map here.  Parents may assist their students with registration.

BAND CAMP SCHEDULE:

Drum Line Camp:

  • Monday, July 28-Thursday, July 31, 2025 (8:30 am-4:30 pm) - Auditions for drum line placement will take place on Monday, July 28, 2025.

  • Friday, August 1, 2025 (8:30 am-12:00 pm)

Full Marching Band Camp:

  • Monday, August 4-Wednesday, August 6, 2025 (8:30 am-4:30 pm)

  • Thursday, August 7, 2025 (8:30 am-6:00 pm)

  • Thursday, August 7, 2025 (6:00 pm) - Parent Preview Performance & Mandatory Parent Meeting

  • Friday, August 8, 2025 (8:30 am-12:00 pm)

FILL OUT THESE FORMS PRIOR TO BAND CAMP: 

Medical Background: https://forms.gle/Hj5jfUgHK6kjquDo8

Off Campus Approved Check Out: https://forms.gle/fVK986n4Fo7pExCu9

Meal Dietary Needs: https://forms.gle/w7asP4st22MNLmcN9

BRING TO BAND CAMP:

  • Band Fee - Please bring cash, check (made to Grimsley Band Boosters), or card payment for your band fee.

    • $125 for returning marchers. ($125 cash or check/$130 for card payment)

    • $160 for new marchers. ($160 for cash or check/$165 for card payment)

  • ​Comfortable Clothes and Shoes - We will be outside for band camp every morning.  Please dress for the weather and wear shoes that will support your feet, legs, and body while marching.  NO crocs, flip flops, Hey Dudes, open toe shoes.  You need to wear athletic sneakers.  

  • Theme Days - These go along with what to wear.  Have fun with the theme days.

  1. Day 1 - Class Color Theme - Seniors should wear Grimsley Blue, Juniors will wear Yellow, Sophomores will wear Green, and Freshmen will wear White.  Shirts, Socks, Hats, etc.  Get creative.​

  2. Day 2 - What Not To Wear - Dress super tacky.  Non-matching clothes.  Two different shoes.  Etc.

  3. Day 3 - Dad Day - Dress like a dad.  

  4. Day 4 - Hawaiian Shirt Day - Wear a Hawaiian shirt and other items associated with Hawaii.

  5. Day 5 - Whirlie Wear - Wear Grimsley attire.  

  • Instrument, Flip Folder or Flip Folder App (on your smartphone), and Music.

    • Music will be uploaded to the Flip Folder App.  Be sure to download the app and join the Grimsley Marching Band group prior to band camp.  It will take a few minutes to download the music.  If you don't have a phone or a smartphone, please get a flip folder from a local music store and we will provide you a paper copy.  

    • All wind players need a lyre for their instrument.  This will hold your phone or flip folder while we are playing.  

  • Lunch/Snack/Water - Pack your lunch, bring a snack, and a water bottle.  Students are not allowed to leave campus for lunch.  If students order DoorDash, delivery must be during the lunchtime, students will not be allowed to leave rehearsal to pick up DoorDash.  

  • Bring a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and sunglasses. 

FLIP FOLDER APP:

  • How to join the Flip Folder App:

  1. Download the App​

  2. Click "Add a Band"

  3. Use your student email to join: student#@stu.gcsnc.com - DO NOT USE A PERSONAL EMAIL.

  4. Connect Code: GHSMB!2025

  5. Select your instrument and there are multiple parts (1st and 2nd), choose all of them.

  6. Download Songs

© 2022 by Grimsley Band Booster

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