April 11, 2020

Penny’s Camp COVID-19 Statement:

Penny’s Camp 2020 is scheduled to begin on June 28th at Eckerd College, and we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation to see how it will impact us. We have not yet canceled Penny’s Camp at this time. The safety of our campers and staff is, of course, our first priority. We will make an informed decision regarding camp status by June 1st in accordance with local and state safety orders.

Due to the uncertainty, we have initiated a camp reservation form on our website. This will allow students to reserve a spot with no obligation to make any payment until it is decided camp will proceed as scheduled. Those interested in attending drum major, leadership, marching percussion, or color guard camps are encouraged to make a reservation online.

Lastly, Penny’s Camp will be sponsoring several free upcoming webinars we hope you find of interest. Please see below for details and registration links (advanced registration is required).

FOR BAND DIRECTORS
Webinar 1: “Planning for the New Normal” Director Roundtable
Date: Thursday, April 16th at 7:00pm
Description: This webinar will feature a panel roundtable discussion exploring the problems and possibilities the COVID-19 pandemic presents to high school band directors.
Registration: CLICK HERE

Moderator : Dr. David Hedgecoth, The Ohio State University

Panelists:
Shawn Barat, Buchholz HS
Revae' Douglass, Brandon HS
Jenn Mammino, Boca Raton Community HS
Doug Moser, Sebastian River HS
JT Patrick, Dr. Phillips HS
Joel Quina, JW Mitchell HS
Jon Sever, Bloomingdale HS
Kelly Ann Ross, Durrant/Lowdnes Color Guard
Brad Wharton, Lake Brantley HS

Discussion to include:

  1. How are you currently handling assignments and grading?
  2. How are you planning to adapt your leadership & drum major auditions?
  3. How are you planning to hold color guard and drumline auditions?
  4. How are you approaching the recruitment of 8th graders?
  5. What are your thoughts on planning for multiple fall marching band scenarios?

FOR STUDENTS (Drum Major Candidates)
Webinar 2: Drum Major Prep Clinic
Date: Tuesday, April 21st at 7:00pm
Description: This webinar will cover the basics of student conducting in preparation for drum major auditions
Registration: CLICK HERE

Clinicians:
Brad Wharton, Lake Brantley HS
Ernesta Chicklowski, Roosevelt Elementary
Chase Jones, Sebastian River HS

Coming soon:

  • Webinar 3: Drumline Basics
  • Webinar 4: Color Guard Director Roundtable