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Rookie Marching Band Info

Welcome to the Sting Machine Marching Band!

Here is some important information to help get you started.

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The Master Schedule is a comprehensive list of dates for all activities scheduled by the Union County High School Bands. These include, but are not limited to: band camp, after school rehearsals, football games, parades, concerts, competitions, and various other performances.

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Our regularly scheduled after school rehearsals are Monday's from 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM and Tuesday/Thursday from 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM. All Sting Machine members are expected to be at every rehearsal.

Marching Band Camp:

STUDENT MUST HAVES

  • Instrument, instrument accessories, music

  • Pencils

  • Light colored, comfortable clothing/athletic wear

  • Athletic/tennis shoes and socks (change of socks recommended)

  • Compression shorts

  • Large water jug

  • Sunscreen

  • Sunglasses

  • Hat

START TIMES AND END TIMES

  • The start time for band camp and all rehearsals is not the drop off time. Students should be dropped off at least 15 minutes early. (Early is on time & on time is late).

  • The end time is when the band stops practicing. Students may not be ready to leave UCHS until 15 minutes after.

HYDRATION AND DIET

  • Marching band is a physical and demanding activity and it is critical that students maintain a proper diet.

  • Make sure your student drinks water and/or  Gatorade at the end of the day and in the morning before arriving to camp.

  • Avoid or limit dairy foods during camp

  • Please make sure your student eats a light breakfast before arriving to camp and has a healthy lunch with them.

  • Bring a large water jug each day.

EXCERCISE AND CONDITIONING

  • Students should try to get outside during the summer to get acclimated to the heat.

  • Marching band and band camp will involve some conditioning such as running, calisthenics, core strengthening exercises, etc. We recommend getting started now!

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