Rookie Camp

Also includes Color Guard and Percussion Tryouts

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday • May 2-4, 2022
4:30pm to 6:30pm

Chamblee High School
Meet in Bulldog Plaza (breezeway between buildings)

Want to join Marching Band?


Attend the Rookie Camp

a great introduction to being a Marching Bulldog!


Monday-Wednesday, May 2-4 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm


Attending this camp does not commit you automatically, but will give you a great overview of marching techniques and give you a chance to meet other rookies and a few veteran band members.


  • Meet in Bulldog Plaza: the open plaza/breezeway that is between the main building (that fronts Chamblee-Dunwoody) and the Fine Arts / Gym Building. Accessible from Mendenhall via the stairs next to the practice field.

  • Students can walk from Chamblee Middle School at dismissal

  • All prospective band members are strongly encouraged to attend.

  • Minimal playing throughout, we’ll be working on marching techniques.

  • Parents can wait for 6:30 dismissal and in the CHS bus lane (along Pierce Drive) or the big parking lot that is next to the Fine Arts Building (accessible from Pierce Drive)


What to bring:

  • water bottle

  • comfortable sneakers (and wear socks!)

  • tshirt and shorts.


Snacks will be provided.

Percussion and Color Guard Tryouts


Tryouts will take place during Rookie Camp, Monday-Wednesday, May 2-4 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Report to the Bulldog plaza (as described above) and follow the same instructions about what to wear and what to expect.