Albion College Marching Band
"The British Eighth"
Pre-Season Camp 2008
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2008 BRITISH EIGHTH NEWSLETTER
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TENTATIVE Dates for camp are:

--EVERYONE!!!--
August 16th - 22nd

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Visit the B8 Picture Gallery to see photos from years past
Here we are at our annual Pre-Camp Bonfire!
 

About Pre-Season Camp

The British Eighth traditionally holds a week long pre-season camp to prepare for the upcoming football season. This year's camp is tentatively scheduled from August 16th to August 22nd. During this camp, marching band members learn all of the basics specific to the British Eighth including the traditional "British Eighth Step" that has become its trademark, all Pre-Game music, and the drill and music for the first half-time show of the season. In addition, band members learn all stands music and cheers (led by the Spirit Leader) to be used during the football games.

"Forced Fun" activities are planned throughout the week at the end of each day's rehearsal as a way to relax, acquaint and reacquaint yourselves with friends new and old. Past activities have included scavenger hunts, extreme Frisbee football, the band bon fire, Band Olympics, and the annual trip to Laud's Ice Cream Parlor.

All band members will be expected to check-in by Saturday, August 16th.

A band newsletter detailing all necessary, and some unnecessary, information will be mailed by the end of July to all band members signed up on-line (see link above).

Band camp is totally free. Housing and meals are paid for by the school for the entire time students are at camp.

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For more information, contact Dr. Samuel McIlhagga, Director of Bands
smcilhagga@albion.edu