The Cornhusker Marching Band Camp faculty and staff are looking forward to working with this year's campers. Please read the information on this page so that your camp experience is pleasant.
Check-in for ALL campers is on Sunday, July 7 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Abel/Sandoz Welcome Center which is the connector between Abel Hall (860 N 17th Street) and Sandoz Hall (820 N 17th Street.) Abel Hall is building #71 on the campus map and Sandoz Hall is building #68. Download the map, print it and bring it with you to camp.
Resident campers will be staying in Abel Hall. The lists on the right side of this page show the items that resident campers and commuters should bring with them to camp. If necessary, resident camper luggage will be stored at Abel in a secure location until campers can move into their assigned rooms (depends on room cleaning schedule).
Name badges, residence hall room key cards, meal cards, and parking permits will be distributed at check-in. Parking permits will be available only to those that requested them on the registration form. Please bring a check made payable to UNL in the amount of $14.00 if you requested a parking permit. Resident campers may not drive their cars during the camp and must turn their car keys over to the camp coordinator during check-in on Sunday. Car keys will be kept in a safe location and will be returned at check-out. Day campers may not transport any other campers in their cars. Note that name badges must be worn at all times, except when you are in your residence hall room.
University of Nebraska students have been hired to serve as camp counselors and will be in residence on each of the floors assigned to the Marching Band Camp. Please feel free to ask these individuals for assistance.
HEALTH PERMISSION & PARENT/GUARDIAN FORMS:
The parent and/or guardian of each camper must download, complete and return the health permission form and the parent/guardian form (see the column on the right of this page.) It's a five page document that requires multiple signatures. Please do no delay in completing it and returning it to us. Students may not participate in the camp if these forms are not returned by the start of the camp. Also, please note the photo permission statements in the first box on page one. Campers cannot be in camp photos if you do not give your permission.
THE RESIDENCE HALL:
Resident campers are staying in Abel Hall. The residence hall will provide bed linen (sheet and pillow case) and a pillow for the week. You may want to bring a blanket with you since the rooms are air conditioned. The residence hall does not provide hangers. Each room in Abel contains a small refrigerator. Free WiFi access is available for your use. The residence hall staff will explain how to log on the first time. You should bring an ethernet cable with you to set up the WiFi service on your laptop.
All camp meals (except where noted in the schedule) will be served in the Abel/Sandoz cafeteria. Commuter campers will not eat breakfast in the residence hall. The dining hall staff has been advised of all allergies and/or special diets as noted on the registration form. Please email us immediately if you forgot to include dietary issues on the registration form. Include the camper's full name and be brief, but specific about the dietary issues in your email. Note that we are asking about allergies and special diets (i.e. vegetarian, gluten free, lactose intolerant, etc.) and NOT for food preferences.
The Abel/Sandoz Welcome Center contains a small convenience store that sells snacks, beverages, and personal maintenance items. All campers may shop in the convenience store.
CLOTHING:
Summer is officially in full swing, and that means one thing in Nebraska, it will be hot. Please remember to bring plenty of loose, comfortable clothing as many of our rehearsals will be outside. Bring a water bottle and sunscreen for these rehearsals as well.
Shorts, T-shirts and comfortable shoes are a safe choice. Please do not plan on marching in flip-flops, or any other kind of sandal.
We do not wish to infringe upon your personal sense of style, we do ask that you exercise good judgment and not wear anything that has inappropriate language, graphics or print.
You will be walking to and from the School of Music and the Abel Hall cafeteria. Please plan to wear comfortable shoes. The University has discontinued the perimeter bus system. If you are sensitive to the sun, please make sure the counselors are aware, and let us know if you feel ill at any time.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:
Bring your instrument and all necessary materials (mouthpieces, reeds, ligatures, slide/valve oil, etc.). The School of Music will provide lockers for musical instruments. Secure storage will be provided in locked rehearsal space for marching percussion instruments.
ATTITUDE AND EXPECTATIONS:
You will be working with students from a variety of backgrounds who play, march, and spin at different levels. Everyone is attending camp to learn how to improve as a marching band member. So, we ask that you extend courtesy to all in attendance and that you demonstrate a positive and professional attitude.
We welcome questions related to the subject matter in all sessions. Feel free to ask the clinicians and counselors for information and/or clarification. This is your time to learn, explore, experiment and discover. Don't allow fear or peer pressure to get in the way. Come ready to try new things.
MUSIC AND CLASS MATERIALS:
You are not required to provide any music nor will you be sent any music prior to your arrival on campus. All music and class handouts will be provided during the marching band camp after your arrival.
Again, we are looking forward to a wonderful week of learning, getting to know each of you and helping you grow as musicians. Should you have any questions that are not covered on this web page, please do not hesitate to contact us.
End of Camp Show: Thursday, July 11 at 11:00 AM
Due to construction in Memorial Stadium, the end of camp show will take place on the artificial turf practice field located just east of the Hawks Championship Center (building 58 on the campus map.)
The best way to reach the field is to walk north on 10th Street, go around the north side of Memorial Stadium, then head east to the outdoor track. Check it out on the campus map.
A public parking garage (building #56) is located on North 10th Street on the west side of Memorial Stadium. Parking fees are at your own expense.
CONTACT: The Band Office at 402/472-2505; band@unl.edu or email the Camp Administrator.
Forms to download, complete & return
Download the health permission and the parent/guardian form (multiple forms in one PDF file.)
Return the completed forms to the Summer Marching Band Camp by July 1, 2013 using ONE of the following methods. Students may not participate in the camp if these forms are not returned by the start of the camp.
- FAX to 402/472-2326
- Scan the forms as a PDF file and email to the camp administrator AJ Bowen.
- Mail the forms to: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bands, Summer Marching Band Camp, 101 Westbrook Music Building, Lincoln, NE 68588-0102. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BAND OFFICE RECEIVES MAIL ON EVEN NUMBERED DATES so do not delay if you mail the forms back to us.
Information to download & read.
The camp schedule
UNL city campus map
University of Nebraska Youth safety policy
Equipment list for ALL marching campers
Band Camp Medication Policy
What to bring to camp:
- INSTRUMENT – Campers must bring their own instruments (including percussion) in good working order. Percussionists need to bring their own sticks and mallets in addition to their instrument. Reed players need to have plenty of extra reeds.
- You will need a pencil and a notebook at all rehearsals and in your classes.
- Pack casual, cool clothing to wear during camp. Shorts and t-shirts are fine. Bring comfortable athletic shoes and plenty of socks. It would be wise to include a jacket in case of rain.
- Resident campers must bring their own towel and blanket as the residence hall does not provide these items. Resident campers should also have an alarm clock, hangers and personal toiletries.
- The Band Office and camp staff cannot provide band aids, aspirin or other pain medication, or any other over the counter medication. Please bring these items with you to camp.
- We encourage parents to send a cell phone with the camper, if possible. There are no telephones in the residence hall rooms, although there are pay phones in the lobby.
- A small amount of cash for snacks.
- Do NOT bring bicycles, skate boards, long boards or scooters to camp. We will confiscate these items if they are brought to camp and return them after the finale performance on Thursday.
What NOT to bring to camp:
Possession of the following items will result in the immediate expulsion of the individual from camp.
- Guns or weapons of any kind, including pocket knives.
- Illegal drugs
- Tobacco
- Alcohol
Note that the University and the School of Music cannot be responsible for lost or stolen personal items, so it would be best to avoid bringing unnessesary amounts of cash or extremely valuable items to camp (other than your musical instrument.)