Band Camp Begins!

We’re excited for the start of our upcoming Wildcat Pride Marching Band Camp, and we want to make sure everyone is ready for a fun, productive, and safe experience!

Camp Schedule:

This Week July 21-25 we see our leadership team (Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 8am-4pm) and our percussion and color guard (Thursday and Friday 8am-4pm).

Next week July 28-August 1 we have our Freshmen, Leadership, Percussion and Color Guard (Monday 8:30am-4pm), and then FULL BAND (Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm). 

August 4-8 we see FULL BAND the entire week from 7am-5:30pm. PARENT PREVIEW PERFORMANCE August 8th @ 6pm.  We will have a DCI Semi Finals viewing party at the conclusion of that performance for any students who would like to stay.  That should end around 9:30pm, but the schedule has not yet been posted.

August 11-15 we have two additional short performances that we have been asked to perform at along with our evening rehearsals (August 11, 12, and 14 from 5:30-7:30pm).  With the two added performances not being on our schedule we understand if there are conflicts, but would like to get this information out so we can plan accordingly for most of our students to do these two performances.  August 13 from 8am-9:30am (District Staff Return Performance) & August 15 from 8am-9:30am (Performance for incoming Freshman class).

Check the band calendar for more scheduling information:  https://www.neoshoband.com/calendar

What to Do Before Camp:

1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!

Start drinking plenty of water now to prepare your body for physical activity. Staying hydrated before camp begins is just as important as drinking water during camp!

2. Get Moving!

Band camp involves a lot of physical activity, including marching and standing for long periods. We recommend you start light physical exercise this week (walking, stretching, etc.) to ease into the routine.

3. Complete All Required Forms

All students must have a current physical on file and submit any required health and forms before camp begins.

Please complete your registration to Final Forms as soon as possible.

Register here: https://neoshosd-mo.finalforms.com

Follow the prompts to:

• Create your account

• Add your student(s)

• Complete all required forms

• Be sure to select “Band” as one of your student’s activities

• Upload a current pre-participation physical and finish all other documentation before camp begins

Note: FinalForms saves your info year to year, so future updates are quick and easy!

What to Bring:

• Water jug or bottle (clearly labeled)

• Comfortable athletic clothing and shoes

• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses

• Instrument and supplies

• A sensible lunch

• Printed music (if applicable)

• Positive attitude!

Let’s get ready for a great start to the season!

Uniform Fittings:

Uniform Fittings – We Need Parent Volunteers!

Uniform fittings will take place August 11th, 12th, and 14th from 3:30–5:00 PM, before our evening rehearsals.

We need parent help organizing students and preparing their uniform parts.

Sign up to help here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4FAAAD2EA64-57454655-uniform#/

Show Page:

The show page is live for students to listen to recordings, download music, begin looking over some drill.  We will update at we complete.  The link is:  https://www.neoshoband.com/2025-show

PASSWORD: pride25

AUDITIONS:  There are some solos in the show.  If you play an instrument featured, and are interested then we will audition early the first week of camp before assigning drill numbers.  Check with a director for more information.

CutTime Charges/Payments:

This week I will begin adding items ordered to student accounts.  Parents should receive a notification when I get the account charged.  Students can then pay their accounts via cash or check to a director OR can pay via credit card on CutTime.