Band

*Instrumental Music Program Families: Click here to learn more about how parents can help with Band Camp! Mark your calendars! This year’s two-week band camp runs: Week 1: Monday, July 27th to Friday, July 31st, from 8:30 am – 5 pm.  (NOTE:  ALL DAY BOTH WEEKS!!!).  Lunch break from 12pm – 1pm daily (lunch is provided by Music Boosters). Week 2: Monday, August 3rd to Friday, August 7th, from 8:30 am – 5 pm.  Lunch break from 12pm – 1pm daily (lunch is provided by Music Boosters);   On Friday, August 7th from 6:30pm-8:30pm – Family Preview (see below for details). Band Camp is for all students who will be participating in Marching Band & Color Guard in the upcoming school year. Attendance at both weeks of Band Camp is required. Students are taught the basics of marching, and the Band and Color Guard begin to learn the field show that will be performed at home football games and in competitions during the fall season. Students should arrive prepared for hot weather. The following are required daily at Band Camp, starting from the first day: You MUST Bring These Items: Your Instrument (or let us know if you need one) pencil 1″ white 3-ring binder Sheet Protectors  Hat with at least a bill (EVERYONE wears a hat); wide brim hat recommended. Sunscreen (SPF 50 or higher) 1 gallon water bottle ATHLETIC shoes with a flexible sole (e.g., no flip-flops, no boots); running shoes are ideal. Athletic Socks lightweight t-shirt shorts or athletic pants (no jeans) Polarized Sunglasses positive attitude & a desire to strive for excellence! New students, please sign up for the Band App (Join Here) to receive the up-to-date notifications from Dr. Simonsen and your band officers. This is our primary communication system through the year. Follow the instructions here.   Parent volunteers are needed to help with setup and serving of lunches to the students from 11:30 to 1:00. Donations of fruit are also needed. Please sign up to help! SIGN UP HERE PARENT MEET & GREET, INFO SESSION & SHOW PREVIEWFriday, August 7, 2026: 6:30-8:30 PM at SPHS Stadium At 6:30 pm on the last day of Band Camp, the teaching team (Dr. Simonsen – Marching Band & Guard, Mr. Orindgreff – Concert, Symphonic, and Jazz bands, and Mr. Padron – Orchestra) and Music Boosters will host our annual Meet & Greet informational session on the SPHS Stadium. All Instrumental Music Program parents are invited to come out to meet the teaching team, ask any questions about the upcoming year in Instrumental Music, and the important role that parents play in supporting their kids and the overall program.  Following the information session, everyone will be treated to a sneak peak of a part of the field show that the students have learned during Band Camp!  Friends and family are welcome to attend.  Please sit on the home side of the football stadium. BAND CAMP FAQsQ: Do I need to register?A: Registration is not necessary, just show up! If your student is not signed up for a Band or Color Guard class in their schedule, please email the band directors Mr. Orindgreff (torindgreff@spusd.net) & Dr. Simonsen (wsimonsen@spusd.net) to let them know you’re attending. Q: Does Band Camp cost money?A: Band Camp is part of the Instrumental Music Program and is free to students joining the Marching Band and Color Guard. The fees to run the camp (for lunch, equipment, etc.) are partially covered by a one-time Instrumental Music Program Fee we will ask families to contribute a little later in the year. No student is turned away from the program because of an inability to pay this fee, so please do not consider this a factor in whether your student will want to participate. Q: I don’t have an instrument yet. Can I participate?A: Yes, please email the band directors Mr. Orindgreff (torindgreff@spusd.net) & Dr. Simonsen (wsimonsen@spusd.net) as soon as possible to make arrangements about your instrument. Q: What should I bring?A: Your student will need their instrument, a one-gallon water jug filled with water, hat, sunscreen, and, binder, sheet protectors, pencil. Sturdy shoes with flexible soles appropriate for marching are recommended (e.g. not flip-flips, boots, etc.),  Please see the bottom of this email for a complete shopping list.   Q: Will lunch be served? What if I have food allergies/restrictions?A: Lunch is provided daily during both weeks, served by parent volunteers. We always try to provide a vegetarian option. If you have special food needs beyond this, please email sphsmusicboosters@gmail.com, and we’ll figure out what options we can provide.