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Page 7 WESTERN CAROLINIAN August 20, 2010 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Respect the hard work of your fellow band geek 2010 WCU band camp commences Shelby Harrell | A&E Editor Almost anyone who hears the words band camp tends to smirk and think of nerdy kids in funny hats with over- ly big instruments. While this may be true about other marching bands, Western Carolina Universitys march- ing band camp is known for being excruciating, thus revealing a newfound, un- nerdy respect for all the band geeks who can endure such a week. If you find that hard to be- lieve, bear in mind that the Pride of the Mountains not only won the 2009 Sudler Trophy award, but the band has also been invited to match in the 2010 Tourna- ment of Roses parade in Pas- adena Calif. With a goal in mind like the Tournament of Roses pa- rade, you can be certain that the Pride of the Mountains marching band is not going to take band camp lightly, which is certainly no laugh- ing matter to those nerds who participate. After allowing an en- tire spring semester and full summer break to pass with- out students setting foot on a football field, how is it possible that these 300-plus students can pull off such a spectacular marching band show that is performed with- in a matter of weeks? The answer is simple: band camp. This month, the Pride of the Mountains is hosting the 2010 WCU Camp Cata- mount band camp, which be- gan with a freshman camp on Aug. 12-13 and ending after seven full days of continuous work today, Friday, Aug. 20. If you are familiar with the WCU campus in the fall, you most likely have seen the Pride of the Mountains marching band rehearsing on the band field several times a week. You may have even stopped to watch at some point. While this band may be entertaining to watch, the truth of the matter is the in- tensity of which these musi- cians work could never truly be captured at an afterschool practice. Notorious for having as many as 360 members, the Pride of the Mountains has truly been an aggressive From Staff Reports Pop-opera performer and 2008 winner of televi- sion show Americas Got Talent, Neal E. Boyd will perform open the 2010-1] Galaxy of Stars Series with a Saturday, Aug. 28, perfor- mance at Western Carolina University. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. in the Fine and Performing Arts Center (FAPAC) on the WCU campus. Opening the show will be WCU musical theater students, under the direction of program head Bradley Martin, performing selections from I Love a Pi- ano, an Irving Berlin revue, and Seven Deadly Sins, an exploration of good and evil. Boyd grew up over- weight, biracial and bullied in a single-parent, financially stressed home in rural Mis- sour, Opera dropped into his life unexpectedly when a school project required his band of many bandsmen for several years. Its structured band camp not only prepares its hundreds of returning veterans for an innovative marching show, but it also introduces over a hundred new freshman bandsmen to the program in just a few days time. I personally feel that band camp is the most im- portant part of the season, especially here at WCU, said Woodwind Coordinator, Keith Marwitz. The things that we can accomplish dur- ing band camp amaze me. Students achieve many things during their weeklong camp, however, the continu- ation of afternoon practices is what keeps them motivat- ed and physically fit. While the bands performances at the football games appear very glamorous and flashy, the not-so-glamorous rou- tine practices, taking place two hours a day-three times per week, is what keeps the marching band in tip-top shape to perform three times at every WCU home football game of the season. However amazing the band may appear, it is only possible with a lot of hard work and dedication from its members. A seven-day long camp of continuous march- ing fundamentals and music brother to listen to the Three Tenors. The moment I heard Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, they just blew me away, said Boyd, also a tenor, who as a youngster already was a fan of popular music. Boyd performed through- out his childhood, college years at the University of Missouri, where he studied music and graduated in 2001, and beyond. As an adult, he always kept a day job; he was an insurance salesman when he began appearing on Americas Got Talent, a re- ality show on NBC television where contestants compete for a million-dollar prize and a show as the headliner on the Las Vegas Strip. He released his debut al- bum, My American Dream from Decca Records, in 2009, with selections that ranged from popular to show tunes to opera to hymns. In March, memorization is bound to take its toll. Band camp has long hours and extremely hot days, said Marwitz. The best way to make it through camp is to be in the best physical shape possible. It is not solely the mem- bers that prepare for camp and its tiring demands, but also the many staff members including the directors, the staff coordinators, all section leaders, and of course, the drum majors that will con- duct the band. With 446" students, this years band is sure to be our best yet! said Pride of the Mountains staff coordinator Rachel Rimmer. The Rose- bow! has stirred up our tra- ditions this year. There will be an evaluation day to de- termine which students will be in the Gold Exhibition band and in the Purple al- ternate band, said Rimmer. While all Pride of the Mountains staff is essential to the band, band camp is successful thanks in large part to the assigned section leaders whose responsibility is to teach every member of their musical section every skill and technique needed for the season, and they must teach this all during the dura- tion of the camp. Being responsible for Boyd performed for Barack Obama when the president visited Missouri. This is the sixth season of Galaxy of Stars performanc- es, featuring world-class the- ater, music and dance staged in the FAPAC and presented by the College of Fine and Performing Arts. The second performance of the season is Friday, Sept. 24, by the Hunt Family, a mother, father and seven children who perform Irish dance and play original, Celtic, bluegrass, inspiration- al and popular tunes. Ticket prices for the Boyd performance, sponsored by Holiday Inn Express in Dills- boro, are $25 for adults; $20 for people 60 years and older and WCU faculty and staff; $15 per person for groups of 15 or more; and $5 for stu- dents and children. Subscrip- tions for the entire Galaxy of Stars Series still are available and cost $130 ($40 for stu- dents and children). other people is something that I am not used to, said Marwitz. My biggest chal- lenge this year is that | will be a leader. Learning the mu- sic so that [ can teach it to the other members is something that is going to challenge me. While hundreds of veter- ans prepare for the expected continuation of music and marching fundamentals, the incoming freshman. at- tempt to prepare for a week of camp, while not knowing what to expect. | Lam expecting band camp is. going to be very different from high school band, said incoming fresh- man flute player, Chelsea Owens. I am preparing for band camp by memorizing stands tunes so [m not com- pletely clueless in the first rehearsals. Not only are these fresh- men embarking on brand new college experiences, but by becoming a part of the Pride of the Mountains, they are also walking into an en- tirely different world of de- votion and expectations that the marching band requires. The 2010 WCU Camp Catamount hours will con- sist of a combination of drill rehearsals taking place out- doors, band rehearsals tak- ing place indoors, sectional To purchase tickets, or for more information about Galaxy of Stars events or the Members of Western Carolinas Pride of the Mountains Marching Band take directions from Director Bob Buckner during a morning rehearsal. rehearsals both indoor and out, uniform fittings, part placement auditions, profes- sional pictures, staff meet- ings, full band meetings, and even performing at the fresh- man convocation in front of all the incoming freshman at the end of the week. My favorite part of band camp is getting to know the new freshmen/rookies and watching them transition from high school students to college students, said Rim- mer. Its a wonderful thing to watch them grow with our baid? The camp will be focused entirely on the teaching of the drill and music of the up- coming 2010 marching show called Rock You. The vari- ety of soon-to-be performed songs is promising, with an impressive line-up that will include songs by Led Zeppe- lin, AC/DC, Kid Rock, Kiss, Joan Jett, Nickelback, Chris Daughtry, and more. At the end of a long seven days, despite the heat, the ex- haustion, the sunburn, and the sore feet, every member of the band seems fulfilled with what they can accomplish in a weeks time. In addition to the learned skills, the mem- bers tend to bond with one another during camp. This, some might say, could be the part of band camp that makes Fine and Performing Arts Center, contact the FAPAC box office at 828-227-2479 Photo by Justin Caudell it all worth it. IT am most looking for- ward meeting new people who have the same love of marching band as | do, said Owens. Despite the bonds of friendship created through marching band, you still may wonder why these crazy band students tolerate the heat and the continued prac- tices that follow their band camp. We cant be certain of what drives each individ- ual student, but we do know that if each member is dedi- cated enough to endure such a camp, then they can most likely manage the entire sea- son rather efficiently. So next time you want to laugh at the thought of band camp, remember the Pride of the Mountains marching band and what they willfully endure in their seven days of band camp labor. Remember that these students share bonds, pas- sion, and sweat all for the love of being a great musi- cian and entertainer. If you look at band camp that way, you may find that you have a newfound respect for your fellow band geeks. In the words of Rimmer, wait until the first football game... just wait. or go online to www.wcu. edu/fapac. Photo Submitted

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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
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