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Spring Trip
Click here to view the Spring Trip Payment Schedule and other information.

Below are two forms that must be turned in to Mr. Coston before we depart for Orlando. Please print these two forms, fill them out and turn them in to Mr. Coston.

Click here to download the Medical Authorization Consent and Release form for Students/Performers under the age of 18.

Click here to download the Medical Authorization Consent/Release form for Chaperones/Performers Ages 18 and Over.
 
 
General Information
Click here to view information on the 2010/2011 on-field show. - War and Peace.
Click here to download the 2010/2011 Marching Band Fact Sheet.

Click here to download a Medical Information Form from the forms page
     
Survival Kit    
   
  • Good Fitting, lace up athletic shoes, laced and tied
  • Shorts or loose fitting pants that allow freedom of movement.  The lighter the material the better
  • Light colored, loose fitting t-shirt
  • Ball cap or some kind of head covering to keep the sun off
  • SUN SCREEN!!!! SPF 30 or better; Waterproof; Remember to reapply at lunch
  • Sun glasses
  • Water bottle or "camelback"
  • Pencil
  • Drill and music
  • Instrument, extra reeds if needed
  • High protein lunch.  It is best to drink some kind of sports drink at lunch instead of soda
  • Towel to sit on during breaks or get wet and help keep you cool

 
Band Camp Schedule 2010-2011 (August)
Date Time Event
August 9 1:00PM - 5:00 PM Percussion Rehearsal
August 9-13 9:00AM - 2:00 PM Colorguard Rehearsal (Bring Lunch)
August 11 1:00PM - 5:00 PM Percussion Rehearsal
August 13 1:00PM - 5:00 PM Percussion Rehearsal
August 16-20 9:00AM - 4:00 PM Colorguard Rehearsal (Bring Lunch)
August 16-20 9:00AM - 4:00 PM Percussion Rehearsal (Bring Lunch)
August 16-17 1:00PM - 4:00 PM Band Staff
August 18 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM New Member Camp/Staff
August 19-20 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ColorGuard/Percussion
August 19-20 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Mini Camp (All Marching Band Members)
August 23-27 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Band Camp (All Marching Band Members)
August 23  8:00 AM - 6:00 PM First Day of Band Camp
     NOTE:  Volunteers are needed to help with camp:
 
6:30 PM Get-to-know-you Potluck Dinner for Students and Families
     What to bring:
           Last Name begins with:
                    A - M - Main dish for 8-10 people
                    N - Z  - Side dish for 10 - 12 people
           Boosters will provide paper goods, drinks, and dessert
August 24 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Band Camp
6:00 - 10:00 PM Movie Night.

Students Only

Food will be provided for Band members ONLY.
August 25 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Band Camp (Totally 80's Day) - The 80'er the better!!!!)
August 26 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Band Camp (Barnyard Fun Day - A fun team-building activity; costumes encouraged!!!!)
August 27 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Band Camp (Last Day of Band Camp)
7:00 PM Marching performance on football field for friends and family; Bring your camera!!!
      Note:  This is the first time they will put the show on the field for an audience.  It is fun to look back at the end of the season and see how far they have come.
8:00 - 11:00 PM Band Camp Party (Chaperones welcome)
       
Ph: 540-658-6115   Colonial Forge High School 555 Courthouse Road Stafford, VA

FAX: 540-658-6120