2012 Central State University IMM Marching Band Information Packet

A Tribute to The Women of Soul
Over the past year the music world has lost many great artists. Our 2012
Homecoming Show will pay tribute to musical legacy of Whitney Houston, Donna
Summer, and Teena Marie. These Women of Soul have exemplified excellence in
music performance and showmanship. Their careers have inspired many people
throughout the world. The Closer for our 2012 Homecoming Show will be both
entertaining and inspirational.
2012 Camp Information
Camp Registration will begin on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. and our
rehearsal will begin at 2:00 p.m. that afternoon
All students are to report to the Paul Robeson Recital Hall promptly at 10:00 a.m. for
camp registration. You will receive your CSU IMM Marching Band Uniform and
Baseball Cap at this meeting, so be prepared with cash or a money order in the
amount of $55. 00. If you don't have white band shoes, you can order those at
Trophy Sports Center in Xenia, Ohio and the cost is $40.00. All students using CSU
Band instruments will be assessed a usage fee of $20 per semester. This will include
marching percussionists. All fees are payable at registration unless you make prior
arrangements. Camp will end Thursday afternoon, August 9 at 8:00 p.m. Leadership
Team and approved members of Tau Beta Sigma may move in on Friday August 3,
2012, Wind and Percussion players a will be allowed to move into your residence
halls on Saturday, August 4 after 12 p.m. Please note that it is your responsibility to
register for housing by July 30, 2012. The Band Office is not involved in this process
and late registrations will not be Honored. University Housing has requested that
we have each student register directly with Housing. Please do not call them on the
phone unless it is absolutely necessary, as this is the busiest time of year for them.
2012 Camp Schedule
All IMM Band members will receive a camp schedule at registration, but for now
You need to plan for rehearsal each day from 7 a.m.‐ 9 p.m. We have one week to
prepare for our first performance so we need to rehearse at optimum efficiency
from the outset of our season. Here are some tentative dates you need to know now:
Bud Billiken Day Parade August 10‐11, 2012
Dayton Football Classic Sept 2, 2012
Cleveland Labor Parade Chicago Illinois September 3, 2012
CSU Homecoming October 3, 2012
Section Specific Information
Percussion, you will be receiving additional information regarding your schedule
From Mr. Goodwine. Your rehearsals will begin early. Please practice the
Exercises and come prepared to audition. Be aware that in the past we have not
been able to place every student who auditioned into the percussion section. It is
Your responsibility to prepare for success.