Band Camp

Band camp will begin on Monday, August 29th, 2011. Percussion Retreat will begin on Friday, August 26th, 2011.

2008 Band Camp

All band members will have from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM to move into their permanent BU housing for the school year. Band camp check-in will be from 6:00-7:00 PM in the band room, which is located at 278 Babcock Street. Moving in early before thousands of other BU students is just another benefit of being in the Marching Band.

Band camp will begin at 7:00 PM on Monday in the band room. After a brief orientation session, the band will travel to Boston University ‘s Tanglewood Institute in Lenox , MA . We will be staying in dorms while at Tanglewood, and all meals will be provided. We will return to Boston University on Friday, September 2nd for a performance at the final new student orientation,  and resume camp on Saturday, September 3rd in Boston.

At Tanglewood, the band will live and work together in order to kick start the marching season. All transportation to and from the site will be provided. Tanglewood is the summer home of both the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute . It is an expansive campus with large fields and facilities for our rehearsals, dorms to stay in, and a fully functional cafeteria.

We understand that, due to travel plans or participation in FYSOP or ROTC, some members cannot start band camp on August 29th. Members that cannot attend the Tanglewood portion of the camp can join us on Saturday, September 3rd at Boston Universit . Please contact the Band office if a conflict exists to let us know that you will be joining us on September 3rd.

After band camp, there will be ample time for band members to take care of personal business like buying books, setting up your room, exploring the campus, and more before classes begin on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011.

Meals During Camp

Three meals a day are provided while at Tanglewood. Residence dining service on the Boston campus begins with breakfast on Saturday, September 3rd. Ample time will be given to all band members to go to the residnce dining rooms for meals during the Boston portion of camp.

How to Best Prepare for Band Camp

2008 Band Camp

Preparing yourself during the summer months both mentally and physically for the marching season will put the Terrier Marching Band on the fast track to success. As the show music becomes available, we will upload it to our website’s secure area for you to listen to and download. We will also add this year’s warm-up and some pep tunes. Downloading and playing your individual part along with the computer will put the band weeks ahead of schedule. If you have trouble downloading the music or parts, or if you do not have access to a computer, call the Band office (617/358-2263) and we will send you your parts and a MIDI recording of the show.

Packing for Band Camp

Here is what you will need to pack for the Tanglewood portion of band camp. Remember we will only be at Tanglewood from Monday night through Friday afternoon.

  • hat
  • sun block
  • tennis shoes
  • shorts and pants
  • light jacket (preferably rain resistant, just in case)
  • personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, towel, flip-flops, etc.)
  • sheets or sleeping bag
  • pillow
  • instrument (Let the Band Office know if you need a BU instrument)
  • insect repellent
  • instrument towel (to set your horn on during rehearsals)