John M. Johnson Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sun Devils Full January Camp Report The Sun Devils rang in the New Year with two very successful camps! For both camps in January, all sections were WELL represented. The brass and drum line numbers were set for the season. With the large number of returning members, the drum line has met their season numbers. In the second camp, the brass line met their numbers for a full line. The corps is still seeking out color guard and front ensemble members to fill out the remaining numbers. If you are brass or percussion, we still encourage you to come out. There will be a spot for you in The Sun Devils. All four days of camp were met with strong enthusiasm as the 12-hour Saturday rehearsals began. Staff new edition, Dave Bolzman, took the corps through morning aerobics warm and then a brisk jog of the parking lot. Later on in the day, Dave worked with the entire corps on body movement. The visual blocks were split into basics in the morning and body visual in the afternoon. Many members said they were very sore on Monday after Dave’s workout! One of the best highlights of the weekend was full ensemble. In the last camp, the camp performed the opener from top to bottom with pit and percussion. Many spectators were on hand for the 3 in a row performance of the opener. With each run, the corps seemed to get stronger instead of running out of gas. After all, this was the very end of camp. And speaking of the end of camp, the color guard entertained the corps with a very solid and together show and tell. This year’s guard is looking very strong. The guard also gave the corps in impromptu performance of Ke$ha’s number one hit, Tik Tok, but they did not spin; they signed the entire song. As you may know, The Sun Devils were the recipients of enough funds to cover 27 uniforms fro Bugles Across America. With that great financial insurgence, Amanda Bork and Jennifer McLemore were able to do measurements of the entire corps. A mock up of the new uniform was on display in the band room. You could see the excitement in many of the older member’s eyes. The old uniforms will be retired, except for a few that will be used in our Honor Guard. Rehearsing at North Port High School has afforded the Sun Devils many opportunities that would not otherwise be available to the corps. One such example was the presence of a Holocaust boxcar on campus. Many of the corps members visited the boxcar, took photos, and stood in silent remembrance of human cruelty. Many sections took time out of sectionals to visit. On Saturday we also held a parental meeting for all who were interested. The meeting was well attended. Many great questions were asked as John, Paul, Mark, and staff were on hand to field any questions about safety, travel, or any other concerns. A byproduct of the meeting was a surge in the volunteer effort, to which we are very grateful. Looks like the corps will have a full time volunteer staff for the 2010 season! As you can see, a lot has transpired in one short month with The Sun Devils. We look forward to our one February camp where drill will be learned! That’s right, we will be learning drill in February! So keep your eyes on the website for news and updates as we get closer to our first drill camp. See you on the field in February! GO SUN DEVILS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHall Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 So I guess I can't join after my surgery(?). Darn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M. Johnson Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) So I guess I can't join after my surgery(?). Darn! "If you are brass or percussion, we still encourage you to come out. There will be a spot for you in The Sun Devils." See you after surgery Keith Edited February 10, 2010 by John M. Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M. Johnson Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Plus Keith, you know we will undergo personnel changes as the season progresses. It's the nature of the beast. Again, see you after your surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHall Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Excellent! Plus Keith, you know we will undergo personnel changes as the season progresses. It's the nature of the beast. Again, see you after your surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshKegley Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) On Saturday we also held a parental meeting for all who were interested. The meeting was well attended. Many great questions were asked as John, Paul, Mark, and staff were on hand to field any questions about safety, travel, or any other concerns. A byproduct of the meeting was a surge in the volunteer effort, to which we are very grateful. Looks like the corps will have a full time volunteer staff for the 2010 season!We look forward to our one February camp where drill will be learned! GO SUN DEVILS! I'm so happy about the addition of a volunteer staff for this season, they are always the nicest people you will meet LOOKIN' FORWARD TO DRILL!! Man that's going to be fun. Edited February 14, 2010 by JoshKegley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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