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PRESEASON CAMP SPIRIT DAYS

1ST YEAR MARCHERS & DRUMLINE CAMP
[No spirit day activities]

END OF THE FIRST WEEK OF THE PRESEASON CAMP

SATURDAY is section colors day (for example, the banjo section wears pink shirts to practice!)

SECOND WEEK OF PRESEASON CAMP
Monday is wacky socks day

Tuesday is dress up as your favorite characters (for example, the banjo section dresses up as Scooby-Doo characters)

Wednesday twin day (pair up with anyone in the band and dress alike - make it distinct!)

Thursday is silly hat day

Friday is school pride day (wear your RCHS attire, or anything orange and black)

PLEASE NOTE: It is summer so it will be hot! Whatever costumes you pick, it has to be safe! We do not want anyone becoming a heat-casualty at camp. Be safe!!


SECTION COLORS:
Flute Section - purple
Clarinet Section - blue
Saxophone Section - red
High Brass Section - green
Trombone & Sousaphone Section - white or gray
Front Ensemble Section - yellow
Drumline Section - maroon
Guard Section
- pink
Drum Major(s) - tie-die
Staff - orange




TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES

TEAM-BUILDING EVENTS:
Chilly Willy's on Main St. from 4:30-5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 29
Pool Party at the Musgrove Aquatic Center from 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 30
Movie & Cookout at RCHS from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday, August 4
Star-Studio from 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, August 7
Parent-Preview Performance at the RCHS practice field from 6:00-7:00 pm on Friday, August 8

RCHS BANDS

Richland County High School
1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191 ext. 3153
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