MU Spartan Pride Band Camp 2024 General Information
NOTE: Unlike most high school bands, marching band at Manchester University is free! You will only need a pair of approved marching shoes. In addition, Scholarships are available!
Important Band Camp Dates:
- August 9th - Leadership move-in/Staff move-in day
- August 10 - New Member Move-in day woodwinds-brass/All Drumline/All Guard
- August 11 - New Member WW-Brass/All Drumline/All Guard camp begins & Returner woodwinds/brass move-in day
- August 12-20 - Full Band Camp
- August 21- WOW Performance
- August 25 - First Day of Fall '25 Semester!
Band Camp Daily Schedule
- Morning music or marching block - 9-11:30 a.m.
- Afternoon music block- 1-4:30 p.m.
- Evening block – 6-8 p.m.
Band Camp Necessities
- Athletic shoes (no crocs/sandals/opened-toed)
- Socks
- Lightweight athletic clothing – light color recommended
- Sunscreen
- Water jug – either gallon or half-gallon
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Towel
- Instrument necessities (IE. Polishing cloth, valve/slide oil, reeds, cork grease etc.)
- Deodorant
Camp Costs
- No overall camp cost (meals provided as well)
- You will need to purchase your own marching shoes and shirts (done during camp)
Staff 2025
MacKenzi Lowry - Marching Band Director
Brendan Koogler - Drill writer/visual coordinator
TBD - Guard
Student Staff
Samantha Lamey - Drum Major
Anthony Richardson- Assistant to the Director
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