Learn the proper way to set your instrument down: not on its keys or delicate valves.Trust the words of every percussionist ever- not only will it keep the instruments in good condition for this session of camp, but it will also further your musical education and may come in handy in other performances, auditions and ensembles.
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If you don't already know those instruments as well as you know the instruments you spend the most time at, be it at a lesson or in the school auditorium, you need to take the initiative to ask someone how they work in full detail.
For percussion, take the opportunity to learn from your drum instructor how to tie cymbals properly and how to replace and tune a drumhead. Oil your valves or slide before practice. If you ever have to get pads replaced on your marching instrument, ask for plastic pads. Use your cleaning cloth to dry the instrument after each practice. If you are forced to march in the rain close all holes/keys. Avoid getting a woodwind wet, especially the pads - they will fall off. Tape them during the show.Remove tape as soon as possible to avoid getting the mouthpiece sticky or ruining it. Insert the brass mouthpiece or woodwind part firmly enough that it doesn't fly out when snapped up and down. Dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget a jacket and gloves if it will get cold.Ĭare for your instrument. Wear movable clothing and comfortable, athletic shoes. Eat what you would before a workout, and plan to drink throughout the day. People seem to discredit how tiring it is- Heavy clothing and walking around in the sun all day is hard enough, but doing that with any instrument- from a lightweight piccolo to a fifty-pound bass drum- will surely exhaust you. Eat healthy foods! Eating food that wouldn't benefit your body in the first place will be even worse after such a strenuous activity such as marching. Don't forget to clean and dry it after each day's practice, so it doesn't gunk up inside. Dairy will take a while to fully digest and you could become nauseous. The heat will not cause it to curdle, your stomach will stay at a constant temperature unless you get heat stroke and the acid in your stomach always curdles milk anyway. Avoid drinking milk or eating dairy products just before camp. Be sure to drink a full glass of water 20-30 min before you go out into the heat. Soda and juice will dehydrate you and can damage woodwind instruments if you drink them shortly before playing. This means water or Gatorade/Powerade (see Warnings). 
Also be sure to wear shoes that don't come off in the mud if you know your school's fields are muddy during the summer. Sunburned lips are not fun to play an instrument with, especially for brass players. Wear chapstick that protects against the sun. That sunburn won't feel good tomorrow, and it'll spare you sock tans, glove tans, and drum harness tans (somewhat). Wear sunscreen and a hat if you will be marching in the sun. Also, take it easy when you have off time- Even though it's summer, staying outside and running around is sure to wear you out, leaving you with little energy or focus when it's time to get back to work. You don’t want to pull a muscle or injure yourself. Marching band can be demanding during the summer. While marching band is technically considered an art, it is more rigorous than many sports. You'll perform better and feel better if you take care of your body.
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