Summer 2021 Marching Band Rehearsal Schedule

To help in preparing for the 2021 marching band season, the Blue Coat Regiment will hold rehearsals throughout the summer. 

Summer Band Days/Color Guard Camp Days
Tuesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 17, 5:30–8:30pm
Tuesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 15, 5:30–8:30pm

Band Camp
Monday, July 26–Thursday, July 29, 5:30–8:30pm
Tuesday, August 3–Friday, August 6, 2:00–8:00pm
Saturday, August 7, 10:00am–6:00pm

Family Information Meeting
Thursday, July 15, 7:00pm

Dinner with the Director
Saturday, August 7, 6:00pm

COVID-19 Guidelines

Rehearsals will all take place on campus, however due to COVID-19 we will be under strict guidelines set forth by the district, Florida Department of Health and the CDC. At this time, students will be required to wear masks when they are not playing their instrument. Each student will need to provide their own water and snacks; we will not be able to provide a water station at this time. Hand soaps, hand sanitizers and cleaning wipes will be provided to students throughout practice. All personal items must be taken home after each practice.

Summer Attendance Policy

Summer band days are used to help acclimate students with the transition from middle school to a competitive high school band, so we strongly encourage all students to attend. The world of high school band is especially fast-paced and
new material can take a while to learn, particularly new students. That said, attendance at these days is not strictly mandatory, but we ask that you please try to accommodate your schedules to be present—especially for new members.
Trust us, it will only benefit you to be present!

Band camp dates are important. Spots in the show are assigned to students who are at band camp, so every effort should be made to allow your student to attend all days. If your child must be absent from a band camp date please get in touch with Mr. Davis as soon as possible to clear the absence and ensure your child’s spot is accounted for in our show. If we haven’t heard from you or your child, and there is an unexcused absence, your child’s spot may be given to another student. Act now to reserve your child’s position in the marching band!

Contact

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time! We are here to provide your child with an exciting and memorable educational experience, so we want to help in any way possible!

John Davis, Director of Instrumental Music: john.davis@hcps.net
Cameron Solomon, Band Program Manager: cameron@riverviewhsband.org
Suzanne Mason, Color Guard Program Director: colorguard@riverviewhsband.org