McLean Virtual Band Camp 2020: Summer Olympics
Leadership Camp Packet
Fill out your own personalized band camp schedule!
PDF (print and write in)
Word Document (download & type on your computer)
Click HERE for the official 2020 Band Camp Schedule.
Personality Test Results
Fill out your own personalized band camp schedule!
PDF (print and write in)
Word Document (download & type on your computer)
Click HERE for the official 2020 Band Camp Schedule.
Personality Test Results
We are so excited to be able to present McLean Virtual Band Camp 2020: Summer Olympics from August 3-7. We have games, activities, new music, Olympic events, guest presenters, prizes and gift cards, and lots of FUN planned! In a time filled with a lot of change and uncertainty, this is going to be a great way to catch up with your band friends, make new band friends, and find something to look forward to for the upcoming school year!
We expect all band students to attend our virtual band camp if at all possible, unless there is a prior conflict. Please fill out the following short survey so we can be as prepared as possible for band camp:
https://forms.gle/n5cbjQVZGzgnVJvH6
Band Camp Theme: 2020 Band Summer Olympics
Date: August 3-7
Who should go?: EVERYONE should come to band camp!! If you have a prior conflict that prevents you from attending, please just let the directors know.
What do I wear?: Each day has a different dress up theme. Check the attached schedule to start planning your outfits!
What events do I attend?: Students should attend their section time (30 min) each day, as well as any “Activity” listed in the schedule (highlighted in green). The total time a student should expect to be at Virtual Band Camp each day is 1-2 hours.
Olympic Contest Info: Students will earn points by attending and/or winning different events throughout the week. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to top students in different categories. Check page 2 of the Camp Schedule to see what you can earn points for!
Guest Presenters:
Tuesday, August 4, 3-4 pm: Movie Music & Star Wars with Dr. Paul Cortese (TCU): Come learn about how to listen to movie music, what to listen for, and discover the history surrounding some of the most famous movie soundtracks of all time!
Wednesday, August 5, 1:30-2:00 pm: Meet the Composer, William Owens: William Owens is the composer of our BRAND NEW school song and fight song. Mr. Owens will share behind the scenes info about everything that went into composing our new McLean songs, and be open for Q&A from students at the end.
We expect all band students to attend our virtual band camp if at all possible, unless there is a prior conflict. Please fill out the following short survey so we can be as prepared as possible for band camp:
https://forms.gle/n5cbjQVZGzgnVJvH6
Band Camp Theme: 2020 Band Summer Olympics
Date: August 3-7
Who should go?: EVERYONE should come to band camp!! If you have a prior conflict that prevents you from attending, please just let the directors know.
What do I wear?: Each day has a different dress up theme. Check the attached schedule to start planning your outfits!
What events do I attend?: Students should attend their section time (30 min) each day, as well as any “Activity” listed in the schedule (highlighted in green). The total time a student should expect to be at Virtual Band Camp each day is 1-2 hours.
Olympic Contest Info: Students will earn points by attending and/or winning different events throughout the week. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to top students in different categories. Check page 2 of the Camp Schedule to see what you can earn points for!
Guest Presenters:
Tuesday, August 4, 3-4 pm: Movie Music & Star Wars with Dr. Paul Cortese (TCU): Come learn about how to listen to movie music, what to listen for, and discover the history surrounding some of the most famous movie soundtracks of all time!
Wednesday, August 5, 1:30-2:00 pm: Meet the Composer, William Owens: William Owens is the composer of our BRAND NEW school song and fight song. Mr. Owens will share behind the scenes info about everything that went into composing our new McLean songs, and be open for Q&A from students at the end.
Leadership Camp
Leadership Mini Camp will be offered Friday, August 7 from 11-12 on Zoom. Check back soon for the Band Council Application!
Leadership Positions Available:
Band President
Band Vice President
Band Secretary
7th Grade Representative (up to 2 students)
8th Grade Representative (up to 2 students)
Leadership Positions Available:
Band President
Band Vice President
Band Secretary
7th Grade Representative (up to 2 students)
8th Grade Representative (up to 2 students)