Band Clinics 2019

​Deep Run High School Wildcat Band
​Virginia Honor Band
2004 - 2019

PLAN TO ATTEND MARCHING WILDCATS "BAND CLINICS!"

Tuesday Summer Clinics are scheduled for the following dates:
June 25, July 2, July 9, July 23, July 30, August 6

Attendance - Student is expected at all summer clinics held on Tuesdays June - Aug from 4pm – 8pm unless your student is out of town or sick.

This additional time allows kids to acclimate to their new environment, begin to learn music and marching moves, but most importantly, develop group synergy.

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Band Necessity List
Musicians must have the following items for Summer Clinics and Band Camp:

• 1 -Black 2” 3-Ring Binder Notebook (Hornline and Percussion)
• Sheet Protectors - many are needed to store sheets of music (Hornline and Percussion)
• Tuner (Hornline)*no cell phone apps allowed *Suggested or comparable Tuner: Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner; Metronome: Korg MA-30
  
• 2-Gallon Water Cooler w/Flip-up Spout
• Must wear Athletic (Running) Sneakers and Socks
• White t-shirt to be worn at ALL band rehearsals (minimal designs ok)
• Hat to shade face
• Backpack or drawstring bag to hold binder, sunscreen, etc.
• Sunscreen
• Practice Gloves (white cotton) for ALL BRASS (purchased at Jump Start, distributed at Band Camp)
• Drumsticks (percussionists, drumsticks will be purchased and maintained by the student family)
• FOOD and DRINK! Pack a lunch and bring your 2 Gallon water jug. Snacks will be provided during band camp. During the school year students must bring their own after-school snacks.

Color Guard Members must have the following items for Summer Clinics and Band Camp:

• 2 Gallon Water Cooler w/Flip Spout
• Must wear Athletic (running) sneakers and socks
• Backpack or drawstring bag to hold sunscreen, etc.
• Sunscreen
• Guard Gloves (to be purchased at Jump Start)
• FOOD and DRINK! Pack a lunch and bring your 2 Gallon water jug. Snacks will be provided during band camp. During the school year students must bring their own after-school snacks.

Musicians must have the following items prior to the first football game:

• Khaki color short same or similar to Lands’ End Plain Front (NO CARGO SHORTS); color and length main emphasis-county dress code applies: Men: item # 241937-BP9 or Women's: item # 403782-BP7
• Plain Brown leather or leather-look belt with simple buckle
• All white (no logos or color bands) CREW socks and bicycle length compression shorts under white marching pants.
• White marching shoes (called Dinkles) to be fit/ordered first week of band camp

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Band specific questions may be directed to:

​Jimmy Pennington
Deep Run Band Director
(804) 364-8000
japennin@henrico.k12.va.us