Band Camp

Camp check-in for Liberty University Marching Band Camp varies based on position.  Any student who will not be able to register at the times shown below should notify the director immediately.  Students who do not attend Band Camp will either lose their positions and/or have their scholarships substantially reduced.

Guard and Percussion Camps are Aug. 4-10, plus Full Band Camp is Aug. 10-17.

• All Percussion
  Sunday, August 4, 6 p.m. for worship service/meeting/check-in (obtain dorm key & move-in, 2-6 p.m.)
• Color Guard
  Sunday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Officers and Section Leaders
  Friday, August 9 at 8 a.m. (Note: Check your email for specifics related your return and start date)
• Brass & Woodwinds
  Saturday, August 10, 12 to 3 p.m.
• Friends and Family Preview Performance August 17 (p.m.)

$115.00 Total*

Breakdown as Follows:

• Activity Fee $45.00
  An Activity Fee will be collected from each student during camp online registration (due May 17) to cover the costs of extra-band activities during the semester. Please be aware that the activity fee does not defray any of the individual expenses related to the annual Band Christmas Banquet held in December.
• Apparel Fee $40.00                                                                                                                                                          This fee covers the required hat and apparel for a uniform look throughout the season. Students will retain these items as their own property following the final performance.
• Uniform Damage Deposit $30.00
  A $30.00 damage deposit (refundable) will be collected for the Marching Band Uniform during camp online registration (due May 17). This fee will be refunded at the conclusion of the Marching Band semester, provided the uniform is returned in an approved condition.

*This $115.00 band camp fee is the final step in your online application. Please note that this payment secures your position in the show drill, and you must pay by May 17 to be included in the drill writing process.  Please notify the band office of any changes to your membership immediately.

Marching Band Jacket (optional) $105.00
A jacket is available to any interested band member. This specially designed garment is navy with red and white accents and features “The Spirit of the Mountain” logo. A student may also include his or her name and instrument name embroidered on the jacket front. A sample jacket will be available at band camp check-in, and the student may order only at that time only. Most of the upperclassmen already have purchased one, but some will like to get a new one.  Most, if not all, new members usually buy this.

• Smartphone
• eFlip Lyre
  • E-Flip (standard/basic—also requires a lyre)
  • E-Flip (piccolos / with forearm strap)
  • E-Flip (trumpet/trombone) Bell Clamp Version
• Gloves
  • Hornline: Long wrist, cotton Black Sure Grip
  • Hornline: Long wrist, cotton Black
  • Contra Players: Short wrist, cotton Black
• Shoes
  • Drillmasters
  • Super Drillmasters (BLACK. This is a newer, more athletic fit.)
• Guard (Gloves, Shoes, Performance Attire)
  • NUDE Gloves
  • BLACK DSI Ever-Jazz Guard Shoes
  • BLACK Rain Boots
  • BLACK Turtleneck Leotard
  • BLACK Cropped Uniform Leggings
  • BLACK spaghetti strap tank or bodysuit
  • Hairpiece
  • RED Hair Bow: $4.00 at check in
• B.E.R.P. for Brass Players (available for purchase)
  • Trumpet: #3
  • Mellophone: #3
  • Baritone: #4
  • Trombone: #5
  • Contra/Tubas: #6
• Valve oil, reeds, etc.
• Insect repellent
• Proper rehearsal attire
• Water jug and sports bag from last season
  (new members will receive both at Band Camp Check-in)
• Hawaiian Luau attire
• Ready to work hard and have fun

Clothing during Band Camp should be casual and of a “sports-like” nature.

Since August is still extremely hot in Virginia, shorts (no cut-offs), T-shirts, tennis shoes, and sunscreen are recommended (for rainy days, a hooded poncho is also suggested). Due to the fact that our practice location is a grass field, we suggest bringing insect repellant for those annoying gnats.

The Marching Band assumes all costs of lodging and meals incurred during Band Camp for students who live on campus during the fall semester, in accordance with their LU lodging and meal plan.  Lodging begins with the night of your designated check-in day. The first meal provided is breakfast the following morning. In the event an individual participating in Band Camp drops out of band camp or withdraws from the class later in the semester, reimbursement for meals and lodging is expected.

On band camp check-in day, students who have made arrangements with Student Housing for fall semester dormitory housing will move into their dorm rooms. The dorm assignment given at Band Camp will be your permanent room for the entire school year. However, if you have not completed Financial Check-in and Housing, you will not receive a dorm assignment.

Local Lodging

If you will be arriving on an earlier date than your band camp check-in day and need hotel lodging, or if your family is in need of accommodations, the following information is provided for your convenience. View a detailed list of Local Accommodations.

The Office of Student Housing will be open for us as follows:

• Sunday, Aug. 6, 2 -6 p.m. (this is the earliest that any student can move into his or her dorm, per the Housing Office) – All Percussion!
• Thursday, Aug. 10, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (normal hours)
• Friday, Aug. 11, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (normal hours)
• Saturday, Aug. 12, 12-4 p.m.
• All other days are normal hours for the Housing Office.

* If you obtain your key earlier than your band camp check-in date, you will be responsible for each additional day’s payment

If you are arriving at the bus station or airport and you need transportation to campus, a few of the Lynchburg area Taxicab services are listed for your convenience:

• Uber App: www.uber.com/us/en/ride/
• Airport Limousine: 804-239-1777
• Allied Cabs: 804-845-7039
• City Cab: 804-846-0231
• Hill City Cab: 804-845-8554