August 18-21, 2023
Pep Band Camp
Voluntary Attendance
Don't worry, if you can't make Band Camp you can still be a full part of the Screaming Eagles. You'll just miss our smiling faces and off-beat adventures.
Advantages of our Band Camp
Early Move-In
Miss the crush, rush and hassles of regular move-in day—move in and settle into your
regular room before the crowds arrive.
No Cost
All housing and meal costs covered by the Pep Band.
First Choice of Available Loaned Instruments
Attendees get prioritized choice of loaned instruments. Everyone gets their music,
folders, and band shirts.
No Marching - No Drills - No Memorization
We never march, and there are no field practices.
No Rain - No Heat - No Blistering Sun - No Pain
In good weather conditions, we practice under a tent outside of our band room area.
In rain or heat, we practice in the air conditioning of the Ballroom or B.A.C. A100.
More Play - Less Practice
Limited rehersals are used to become familiar with music, not to become note-perfect.
More time is spent having fun and getting to know band-mates than learning notes.
Pep Band Camp Schedule:
Friday 8/18
- Afternoon / Evening - Early Campus Move-In
- 7 p.m. - Meet & Greet - Pep Band Office (Ellis Hall basement) - instrument, music, and band shirt distribution
Saturday 8/19
- 8 to 9 a.m. - Breakfast (Baker Refectory)
- 9 to 11:30 a.m. - Music Practice
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lunch (Baker Refectory)
- 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Music Practice
- 3 to 8 p.m. - Fun at Raystown Lake (includes transportation, snacks, evening meal, swimming, games, socialization, and more)
- 10 to 11:30 p.m. - TBA
Sunday 8/20
- 8 to 9 a.m. - Breakfast (Baker Refectory)
- 9 to 11:30 a.m. - Music Practice
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lunch (Baker Refectory)
- 12:30 to 4 p.m. - Music Practice
- 5 to 6 p.m. - Dinner (Baker Refectory)
- 7 p.m. to ??? - Games Night
Monday 8/21
- 8 to 9 a.m. - Breakfast (Baker Refectory)
- 10 a.m. to Noon - Rehersal
- Noon to 1 p.m. - Lunch (Baker Refectory)
After Band Camp
- Incoming J.C. students will become part of Inbound program
- Returning J.C. students "on your own" - meals provided until 8/24