Pre-season camp is required of all Western Thunder Marching Band members. During these rehearsals the fundamentals of marching and the first show's pre-game and halftime musical selections will be taught. Camp begins Saturday, August 17 for all drumline and colorguard members, Monday, August 19 for all new members and section leaders, and Tuesday, August 20 for all veteran band members.
Band members living in University residence halls may move into their assigned rooms on the first report date listed above. Residence Hall costs will be paid by UW Bands until residence hall contracts begin. All meals during pre-season camp will be provided for you, as well, until meal service begins in the dorms.
Be prepared for the weather! Wear loose and comfortable clothing. Eat sensibly before coming to rehearsal! You should bring the following to rehearsal: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle, etc. Athletic shoes are required for all marching and drill rehearsals. All wind players are required to bring a properly fitting lyre to hold the flip folder that UW Bands will provide. You may also bring your own flip folder if you have one.
The Western Thunder Marching Band practice field for camp is located on Frat Mall, on the west side of the Fine Arts building. A detailed pre-season camp schedule follows:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 (Drumline/Colorguard only)
9:00 A.M.
Dorm check-in for drumline and colorguard members living in dorms
10:00 A.M.
Drumline introductory meeting
LOCATION: Concert Hall stage
10:30 A.M.
Drumline auditions
LOCATION: Band Room
2:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Colorguard meeting / rehearsal
LOCATION: Concert Hall Stage
2:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Drumline rehearsal
LOCATION: Band Room
4:30 - 6:30 P.M. Dinner Break (Provided - Line/Guard members only)
6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Drumline / Colorguard Rehearsal
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 (Drumline/Colorguard only)
MORNING
Morning free to all WTMB members
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Lunch Break (provided - Line/Guard members only)
******DRUMLINE VETERAN UNIFORM CHECK-OUT******
12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Colorguard / Drumline Rehearsal
LOCATION: Concert Hall Stage/Practice Field
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Dinner Break (provided - Line/Guard members only)
******DRUMLINE NEW MEMBER UNIFORM CHECK-OUT******
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Colorguard / Drumline Rehearsal
******ALL COLORGUARD UNIFORM CHECK-OUT******
LOCATION: Concert Hall Stage/Practice Field
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
1st year members and section leaders living in residence halls move into their rooms today. Dormitory check-in will take place in the Office of Residence Life and Dining from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., located in the basement level of the Washakie Center.
8:00 A.M. - 8:30 P.M. Breakfast (Provided - Fine Arts Building - Line/Guard/Section Leaders only)
8:30 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.
Graduate Staff and Section Leader Meeting / Colorguard and Drumline rehearsal
LOCATION: Concert Hall stage/Practice Field
11:45 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Lunch (Provided - Drumline/Guard/Section Leaders only)
******SECTION LEADER UNIFORM CHECK-OUT******
1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
New Member Registration and Instrument Check-Out
Section Leader/Drum Major fundamentals review / Colorguard and Drumline rehearsal
LOCATION: Concert Hall stage/Practice Field
4:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Dinner Break (Provided - Line/Guard only) - Section Leader Dinner to be announced.
7:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
First Rehearsal / Orientation / Part Auditions for all 1st year members and Section Leaders
LOCATION: Concert Hall Stage
******WOODWIND VETERAN UNIFORM CHECK-OUT******
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
All veteran band members living in residence halls may check in today at the Office of Residence Life and Dining from 7:30am - 4:30pm, in the Washakie Center
8:00 A.M. - 8:45 A.M. Breakfast (Provided - Fine Arts Building - Line/Guard/Section Leaders/New Members only)
9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Veteran WTMB member registration, instrument check-out. Mandatory for all returning WTMB members. LOCATION: Fine Arts Building Lobby
9:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.
All 1st Year Members / Drumline / Guard / Section Leaders - Music / Marching Rehearsal
LOCATION: Concert Hall Stage / WTMB Practice Field
11:45 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Lunch Break (Provided - Line/Guard/Section Leaders/New Members only)
******NEW MEMBER PICCOLO, CLARINET, ALTO SAX UNIFORM CHECK-OUT******
1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
All 1st Year Members / Drumline / Guard / Section Leaders - Music / Marching Rehearsal
LOCATION: WTMB Practice Field
4:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Dinner Break (Provided - Line/Guard/Section Leaders/New Members only)
7:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Music Rehearsal - all WTMB members - Welcome Back Vets!
LOCATION: Concert Hall Stage
******BRASS VETERAN UNIFORM CHECK-OUT******
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
8:00 A.M. - 8:45 A.M. Breakfast (Provided - Fine Arts Building Lobby - All WTMB members)
9:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.
Marching drill rehearsal
LOCATION: WTMB Practice Field
11:45 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Lunch Break (Provided)
******NEW MEMBER TENOR SAX AND BRASS UNIFORM CHECK-OUT******
1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Music Sectionals/Full Band Music rehearsal
LOCATION: Fine Arts Concert Hall
4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. WTMB Dinner hosted by Kappa Kappa Psi
6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Marching Drill Rehearsal
LOCATION: War Memorial Stadium
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
8:00 A.M. - 8:45 A.M. Breakfast (Provided - Fine Arts Building Lobby)
9:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.
Marching drill rehearsal
LOCATION: WTMB Practice Field
11:45 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Lunch (On your own - Washakie Open)
1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Music Sectionals/Full Band Music rehearsal
LOCATION: Fine Arts Concert Hall.
4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. Dinner (On your own - Washakie Open)
6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Full Band Music rehearsal / Marching Drill
LOCATION: War Memorial Stadium
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
8:00-8:45AM Breakfast (On your own - Washakie Open)
9:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.
Marching drill rehearsal
LOCATION: WTMB Practice Field
11:45 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Lunch (On your own - Washakie Open)
1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Music Sectionals/Full Band Music rehearsal
LOCATION: Fine Arts Concert Hall
4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Dinner (On your own - Washakie Open)
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Marching Drill Rehearsal
LOCATION: WTMB Practice Field
8:30 P.M. Full Band Evening Activity - REQUIRED
LOCATION: Fine Arts Concert Hall
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
8:00-8:45AM Breakfast (On your own - Washakie Open)
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Marching drill rehearsal
LOCATION: WTMB Practice Field
12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Lunch (On your own - Washakie Open)
2:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Music Sectionals/Full Band Music rehearsal
LOCATION: Fine Arts Concert Hall
4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. Dinner (On your own - Washakie Open)
6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Marching Drill Rehearsal
LOCATION: WTMB Practice Field
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
MORNING
Morning free to all WTMB members
Breakfast / Lunch (On your own - Washakie Open)
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Marching Drill rehearsal
LOCATION: WTMB Practice Field
4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Dinner (On your own - Washakie Open)
6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Full Band Music Rehearsal
LOCATION: War Memorial Stadium
