Marching Cavaliers

The Lord Botetourt Marching Cavaliers are made up of selected musicians in grades 8 through 12 as well as Color Guard performers in grades 9 through 12. This group performs at school football games, community events, and at festivals. Members are band students at Lord Botetourt High School or Read Mountain Middle School. The bulk of the Marching Season mirror's that of the football season. There will be a few extra performers as opportunites arise. Participation in the Marching Band is by audition. All members (except Color Guard members) must be enrolled in a Concert Band class or have met performance requirements set by the director. Students will receive a athletic letter grade for meeting expected requirements (attendance & particpation oriented).

One of the fundamental missions of the band is to make a positive difference in the lives of the band members by providing musical experiences and performances, and to assist them in achieving their potential as they develop confidence, cooperation, leadership, responsibility and high standards of excellence and character.

Goals

• Each member will strive for high standards of excellence.

• Be FIRST CLASS in all things on and off the field, at home and at school.

• Each member will develop a sense of responsibility for attendance, preparation, and each other.

• Each member will expand his/her awareness in rehearsal and performance to enhance the overall individual and ensemble quality.

• Each member will develop self-discipline in and out of rehearsals.