2015 Band Camp Response Form
DEADLINE JULY 20th (IMPORTANT)
IMPORTANT: We must have the following information in order to arrange for accommodations (lodging and meals) and
to write the drill. Even though you may be a returning member, it is necessary that you send in your form. We will not
assume that you will be arriving on a certain day – you must let us know!
Name: _____________________________
WIU E-mail address: __________________________________
Cell Phone: (____)_________ Fall 2014 Dorm (if applicable):__________________________________________
Instrument or section __________________________(i.e., drum major, piccolo, percussion, flag, danceline, etc.)
WIU ID: ______________________________
_____ SCHOOL OF MUSIC INSTRUMENTS: Please check if you will need to check out an instrument from the
WIU School of Music inventory (**MUSIC PARTS will be available on “WesternOnline” during the first week of
August. You must be registered for Marching Band (MUS 116) to be able to access your music.)
Band Camp arrival:
_____ DRUMLINE, LEADERSHIP (section leaders, captains, & drum majors), WESTERNETTES (danceline),
AND GUARD - arrive on SUN., Aug. 16. We will be sending further information soon.
_____ ALL OTHER MARCHING BAND MEMBERS -arrive on TUES., Aug. 18 (see band camp information
regarding residence hall move in as arranged by University Bands Office).
Meals provided at no additional cost to the student will be according to the day of your expected arrival (see above list) at
the Corbin/Olson Dining Hall. Breakfast is not provided. To allow us to make appropriate reservations, IT IS
NECESSARY that you check the meals you wish to have ordered (please do not request the meals if you do not want
them - we pay for those which are ordered):
Leadership, Danceline, Guard, and Drumline only. . . . . Mon. Lunch, Aug. 17 ______ Mon. Dinner, Aug. 17 ______
Everyone coming for band camp. . .Tues. Dinner, Aug. 18 ____Wed. Lunch, Aug. 19 _____Wed. Dinner, Aug. 19 _____
Students may use their meal cards (Sodexo points available) starting on Thurs., Aug. 20.
Burger King in the Union Food Court will be open during band camp week.
If you are a new member or a returning member needing. . . . . .
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
MTX Marching Shoes (all black - cost $40.00) , please indicate size: ___________ (Shoes are ordered, so it is
necessary to send us your correct size without delay. The shoes run true to size, so order what you normally wear).
If you do not order early, we cannot guarantee having your shoes by the first performance on Aug. 17th.
WIU Marching Band T-shirt Cost will be $12 for small to 2XL (add $2 for 3XL or larger). Please check your
size:
small _____ medium _____ large _____ x-large _____ xx-large _____ xxx-large _____ xxxx-large _____
The band will always wear these shirts under the uniform jacket and at other select events. *Returning Members
are not required to buy new t-shirts. *
ML Baseball Cap ($20) S/M 6 3/4-7 1/8 _________ M/L 7-7 3/8 _________ L/XL 7 ¼ - 7 5/8 __________
White long wristed cotton gloves ($5) for wind players, please check your size: small _____ medium _____
large _____ or x-large ______
Music flip folder for woodwinds and brass ($6) _______ Extra pages ($1 each) _________
If you need a lyre, please check and we can order this for you from Kidder Music (prices vary by instrument).
________
Drawstring Bag _____yes _____no (will be available for purchase at Bookstore)
Payment (check, cash or credit card) to be made upon receipt of item(s) in the Bands Office, Sallee 202. Make
check payable to WIU Bands.
UNIFORM CHECK-OUT INFORMATION
The following needs to be completed by all woodwind, brass, and percussion members (Westernaires color guard and
Westernettes danceline members will be sized for uniforms during camp at times TBA). Please write your name, sex
(male or female) and measurements below (note: this includes new and returning members):
Sex:___________
Height:_________ (Taken from the top of the head to the floor with shoes in most cases)
Weight:_________ (Pounds, rounded to the next whole pound)
Head:__________ (Taken around the crown of the head)
Chest:__________ (Taken around the body under the arms across the chest area at its maximum bulk)
Waist:__________ (Taken around the body above the hip bone, approximately at the navel)
Seat:___________ (Taken around the body at the widest point of the buttocks)
--To illustrate how these dimensions are to be measured on a body, see measurement figure below-Remember - band camp is required of all Marching Leathernecks, which includes all musicians,
Westernaires (colorguard), and Westernettes (danceline).
Indicate below any additional, important comments relating to band camp. Please review form carefully before
returning. Make certain you have given complete information. Please return this form promptly to:
University Bands, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle,
Macomb IL 61455 or Fax (309) 298-1499
After sending the form to us, if you wish to change anything before camp, you must call (309) 298-1505 by Aug. 1st.
Thank you!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Head
Height
Shoulder
Chest
Sleeve
Back
Waist
Seat
Inseam
Shoe
Outseam