• Before coming to camp, please ensure your instruments are in good playing condition. Also, remember to bring materials particular to each instrument (reeds, mouthpieces, ligatures, cleaning supplies, mutes, valve oil, slide grease, bass amp, etc).
• Students who play larger instruments (eg, baritone saxophone, euphonium, tuba) are encouraged to bring a luggage dolly to camp. Classes are in various locations around campus, and to ease the burden of carrying their instruments, a luggage dolly with wheels would be very helpful.
• If you play an electric guitar or electric bass, you should bring a small portable amp and any cables you need. If you don’t have a small amp, you can rent one at a very reasonable rate from Long & McQuade.
• Drummers/percussionists should bring a pair of drumsticks and some mallets (if possible). All other percussion equipment will be provided.
• Please bring the musical instrument you wrote on the camp registration form. You may have an opportunity to work on a secondary instrument in our jazz band, so please feel free to bring that with you if you want.
• Pencils and a small notebook
• Water bottle (July in Wolfville is usually quite hot. Our counsellors will keep an eye on all the students to be sure they are staying hydrated on warm days.)
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Small amount of spending money, including coins for vending machines
• Comfortable footwear

• Washcloths (towels provided)
• Toiletries (shampoo, soap, shower shoes, toothbrush, toothpaste)
• Alarm clock or watch
• Running shoes, sportswear, shirts, t-shirts, clothing for the week
• Small fan for room (no air conditioning in residence)
• A blanket, towels, sheets, and a pillow will be provided. The linen provided isn’t very fancy, so a larger blanket/fleece may help to make the room feel a bit more like home during your stay

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Sample Schedule for Acadia Summer Music Academy