Drum Camp
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where are the students housed?
Accommodations are provided in the campus residence halls. Rooms are a suite arrangement with two bedrooms and a shared bath. All bedrooms have two twin beds. Not all are air-conditioned so students are encouraged to bring a portable fan. Linens are provided which includes sheet for the bed, a pillow with case, towels/washcloths and soap.
What kind of dorm supervision takes place?
A camp counselor will be on each floor of the residence hall. Students will have several check-in times each day. Students are expected to be in their assigned room by 11:00pm. There will be another check-in before students leave the residence hall in the morning.
What is building security like?
The main entrance to the residence hall will be locked from 11:00pm – 7:00am. Students will have a key to their assigned room. Mars Hill College Campus Security makes regular rounds of the campus twenty-four hours per day.
Where are the meals provided?
Meals are all-you-can-eat-buffet style, served in Pittman Dining Hall. Students will be given a meal ticket for three meals per day. Vending machines are available in the residence hall or students can bring their own snack foods.
Is equipment provided or should I bring my own?
Remember to bring your own instrument. Battery personal music bring a marching drum with a harness. If you have an interest in the front ensemble bring a keyboard instrument, preferably a marimba. Mars Hill will be able to provide the students with timpani and other miscellaneous front ensemble equipment. If you would like to participate in the additional drum set masterclass remember to bring a drum kit (see checklist).
Remember to bring your own sticks, mallets, and a practice pad.
“What to Bring” Checklist
____ Medical Forms. Have your parents fill out and sign the medical information forms.
____ Comfortable clothes for marching and working in warm days and cool evenings. As one of the evening activities there will an opportunity to go swimming in the campus pool.
____ Tennis shoes (sneakers) are recommended for all sessions, particularly when marching.
____ Sunburn protection. Please be prepared to work on the sun. Hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, and other precautionary items are highly recommended.
____ Pencil & Exercise Packet. You will need these items for all sessions.
____ Linens/Bedding. Lines are provided for a twin bed. This will include sheets for the bed, a pillow with case, towels/washcloths, and soap.
____ An alarm clock is a very good idea.
____ Portable fan. The rooms may become warm in the evenings.
____ Instrument
____ Harness
____ Drum Key
____ Sticks/Mallets
____ Practice Pad
If you are participating in the Drum Set workshop, you will need to bring the following equipment:
____ Snare & Sn. stand
____ Bass Drum
____ Bass Drum Pedal
____ Hi-Hat Stand
____ Hi-Hat Cymbals
____ Throne
Other equipment to bring:
____ Tambourine
____ Triangle
