July 14

We are eagerly awaiting your arrival to participate in the Fayetteville State University Bronco Express Marching Band. This year's band camp will begin on Friday, July 30, 2004. Check in time will be from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00P.M. Be prepared to begin working during the first general session, on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 6:00 P.M., also there will be a section leader meeting that will begin at 3:00 P.M. Saturday afternoon. Section leaders will be notified very soon! Placement auditions will begin on Sunday, August 1, 2004 at 3:00 P.M. and will continue through Monday, August 2, 2004. Be prepared to sight-read and play all of your major scales.

If you plan to participate in the band, fill out the enclosed band application and return it to the band office immediately. This is necessary in order to make adequate meal and housing arrangements. If the band camp application is not returned, no arrangements will be made for you.

You are to be certain that you have submitted all information needed for your files in the OFFICE OF ADMISSION, FINANCIAL AID, AND HOUSING. All financial obligations to the university must be met before you arrive for band camp. However, arrangements can be made through STUDENT FINANCE AND COLLECTIONS, about deferred payment.

Please make sure that you adhere to the following conditions before reporting to band camp:

3. Awards Letter- obtainable from the Financial Aid Office once all records are completed

5. Statement of pre-existing medical conditions: If medical conditions exist that may cause any physical problems during band camp or the band season, please bring a statement from your family physician indicating whether this condition (s) will or will not interfere with your performance.

6. The band camp accessory fee for 2004-2005 is $80.00 -refundable if the student does not meet requirements for band membership.

If paying by money order or personal check, it should be made payable to Fayetteville State University Band. This band camp accessory fee can be paid when you arrive for band camp or before band camp. EVERYONE MUST PAY THEIR BAND CAMP FEE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

The official band shoe is a black military oxford shoe with a medium low quarter heel (for instrument players only). Formal or Flat bottom shoes are not acceptable. (!!No Boots will be allowed!!) All auxiliary will be required to purchase white boots, during camp.

Students who do not own their instruments can rent one from the university band. This year ALL instruments furnished by the university band can be rented for a fee of $50.00 per academic year. The reason there is a fee for all instruments is because some students in the past have abused and damage them. The repair rate for those instruments is going steadily upward. The rental fee will ensure that we will have the funds to repair instruments when they need some repairing. Each student that checks out an instrument will be responsible for it if it is damage or destroyed in any manner. All additional mouthpieces can be purchased for $40.00 each and Percussion students will pay $10.00 for any additional sticks and drum heads that they might need.

"INITIATIONS AND HAZING PRACTICES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY BAND. STUDENTS FOUND GUILTY OF VIOLATING THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES OF THE BAND OR UNIVERSITY WILL BE SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY."

In closing, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910) 672-1446.

You can copy this form into your email account and email to tchambers@uncfsu.edu

Name__________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address__________________________________________Home Phone ( )______________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Social Security No.______________________________________________________________

Classification: (Circle One) 1. Freshman 2. Sophomore 3. Junior 4. Senior 5. Transfer

Section and/or Instrument/Auxiliary________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Name__________________________________________________________

HOUSING Do you plan to stay on campus during band camp? Yes_______ No________

(Please do not forget to fill out this section)

Band T-Shirt Size: ___L ___XL ___2XL ___3XL ____4XL _____5XL ______6XL

(Please check your size)

Hat Size: ____L ____XL ____2XL ____3XL

(Please check your size)

13. Band Camp Accessory Fee- ($80.00, refundable if a student does not meet requirements for

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Marching Band: All wind and percussion band members will need a pair of (1) black military oxford shoes (*Please see backside *), (2) Black slacks (dickies or casual) and (knee length). Also (3) Five White T-Shirts for night rehearsals. You can find the shoes, pants and T-Shirts at any Walmart, K-Mart or any discount store.

(!!No Boots will be allowed to be worn with the band uniform!!)