Here is information and the student schedule for the Festival of Bands hosted at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, OR this Saturday, November 5.
Some items to note:
- This is our longest day. Students will be fed snacks, lunch, and dinner throughout the course of the day. There will also be concessions sold on site.
- Students need to bring black socks & show shirts and anything else associated with their uniform.
- Bring weather appropriate clothing to change into when out of uniform. It will be both wet and cold, come with jackets, gloves, blankets, rain gear, etc.
- Bring a Water Bottle & Stay Hydrated.
- Students can/should bring homework to do on the bus. There will be a couple of times throughout the bus ride and day where students can complete homework. There will also be moments in the day where the student in the role of a “performer” and also in the role of an “audience member” in an educational setting. Homework is allowed during the “free times”.
- Parents: They do charge $15 tickets at the gate to view performance.
- Event Schedule: https://contestdynamics.com/printschedule.php?EventID=114
- NWAPA Link: Here is a link to our marching circuit site with more info https://nwapa.net/fall10
Important: Students must be caught up on SMB fees in order to compete.
UofO Schedule 2022
| Time | Description |
| 7:45 AM | Call time for members who need hair done. |
| 8:05 AM | Leadership Meeting |
| 8:10 AM | Call time for everyone else |
| 8:25 AM | Attendance/Announcements |
| 8:35 AM | Load Buses |
| 8:50 AM | Buses depart Sherwood |
| 10:40 AM | Buses arrive at competition site. Percussion Prep Equipment. |
| 11:00 AM | Brunch Meal in Bag (Percussion through First). |
| 11:30 AM | Percussion Uniforms On |
| 11:50 AM | Winds/Guard Uniforms On. Winds in-Camp Visual Warmup w/Scott (12:15) |
| 11:55 AM | Percussion to Warmup Area to Begin Warmup |
| 12:30 PM | Colorguard Move to Warmup Area & Begin Warmup |
| 12:35 PM | Winds Drink Water & then Move to Warmup Area 1 (12:48-1:37 official time; Tracking/Music) |
| 12:46 PM | Water Delivered to Guard |
| 1:42 PM | Percussion/Winds/Colorguard move to Gate. |
| 1:52 PM | Gate. Front Ensemble on time in order to get gear through. |
| 2:05 PM | Prelims Performance |
| 2:23 PM | Group Picture (for students) |
| 2:36 PM | Return Equipment to Storage, Camp, Debrief, Out of Uniform, Return to Stands for Awards |
| 2:45 PM | Meet as Full Ensemble, then get out of uniform and go watch bands. |
| 4:32 PM | Prelims Awards |
| 5:10 PM | Dinner/Performers Relax/Watch Bands |
| 6:30 PM | * Percussion Uniforms/Shakos/Plumes, Personal Items on Bus |
| 6:45 PM | * Winds/Guard Uniforms On. Personal Items on Bus. Winds in-Camp Visual Warmup w/Scott (7:05) |
| 7:00 PM | * Percussion to Warmup Area to Begin Warmup |
| 7:15 PM | * Colorguard Move to Warmup Area & Begin Warmup |
| 7:25 PM | * Winds Drink Water & then Move to Warmup Area 1 (7:36-8:25 official time; Tracking/Music) |
| 7:45 PM | * Water Delivered to Guard |
| 8:20 PM | * End Percussion Ensemble, Pack Up |
| 8:25 PM | * Percussion/Winds/Colorguard move to Gate. |
| 8:35 PM | * Gate. Front Ensemble on time in order to get gear through. |
| 8:48 PM | * Finals Performance |
| 9:15 PM | * Return to Camp, Debrief, Out of Uniforms, Grab and Go Snack Bag, Return to Stands for Awards. |
| 10:10 PM | Finals Awards Ceremony |
| 10:40 PM | Students Help Packup Camp |
| 11:00 PM | Buses leave for SHS |
| 12:45 AM | Buses arrive at SHS, Students Help with Unload Process |
| 1:00 AM | Students available for pickup |
* Time is subject to change based on placement following prelims
**There is always a chance we will arrive back at SHS sooner than anticipated. If that is the case, students will call home in advance to notify we are ahead of schedule.
Sherwood Bands 