26-27 Important Dates & Information 

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🎵 Leadership Meeting (Student Leadership Team Only)

• August 26, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

🥁 Drumline Mini Camp (Percussion Only)

• TBD

💃 Color Guard Mini Camps

• August 15, August 16, 11AM-2PM

🎶 Full Band Camp (All Marchers)

• Thursday, August 27, 1PM-7PM

• Friday, August 28, 1PM 7PM

• Saturday, August 29, 1PM-7PM

• Sunday, August 30, 1PM-7PM

• Monday, August 31, 1PM-6PM

• Monday, August 31, 4PM: End-of-camp performance for families and friends!

🏈 Fall Game Schedule (2026-2027)

• Friday, September 4, 7:00PM

• Friday, September 18, 7:00PM

• Friday, October 9, 6:00PM

• Friday, October 30, 6:00PM

• Wednesday, November 25, 6:00PM (Thanksgiving Game vs. Watertown)

📅 MMB Rehearsal Schedule Fall Rehearsals (Tuesdays, 4:00–7:00 PM)

• September 1, 15, 22, 29

• October 6, 13, 20

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

MMB performs National Anthem at Fenway Park! 

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: Saturday, October 17, 2026

MMB performs in Westborough High School Band Invitational (3:30PM-8:30PM)

Spring Rehearsals

• May 18, 4:30–6:00 PM

• May 25, 4:30–6:00 PM (Drum Major Auditions)

• May 31, Memorial Day Parade - All current members, including seniors, are expected to attend.

🎷 Performances Throughout the Year

The Marching Marauders perform at:

• All home varsity football games (weather permitting)

• Thanksgiving Eve Game vs. Watertown

• Thanksgiving Pep Rally

• Memorial Day Parade

• Other special community events that may arise

📋 Attendance & Absence Policy

Attendance is expected at all performances. Rehearsal conflicts must be communicated in advance.

• Missing part or all of a Tuesday rehearsal during game week = You won’t march at halftime (but will participate in stand tunes).

• Use the Absence Form for any anticipated or last-minute absences:
  👉 Absence Form

After two absences or partial misses, we’ll reach out to families to schedule a check-in to discuss ongoing participation. Clear and open communication is key!

🤝 Balancing Marching Band & Other Activities

For students involved in other BPS activities (e.g., fall sports), here’s our decision-making policy:

• Band rehearsal (once/week) takes priority over sports practice (daily)

• If there’s a game and band rehearsal at the same time → game takes priority

• If there’s a game and a band performance at the same time → performance takes priority

• For conflicts with non-BPS organizations, we’ll evaluate on a case-by-case basis

• If there are any BPS athletic related conflicts, the student is expected to send an email to Ms. Lacasse and copy their coach, asking for guidance on decision-making for those conflicts. The above guidance is correct for most cases, but there are times when it requires more in depth conversation.

• Below is a template that you can use for an email to your coach, copying Ms. Lacasse (alacasse@belmontschools.net)

Dear Coach [Last Name],

I am writing because I have a scheduling conflict between [sport/team] and marching band, and I would really appreciate your help in figuring out the best way to manage both commitments.

I care about being a committed member of the [team name] and I also care deeply about being a committed member of the Belmont High School Marching Band. I want to do my best to support both groups and fulfill my responsibilities to each. I understand that both athletics and marching band require teamwork, preparation, and reliability, and I do not want my schedule to negatively affect either group.

The specific conflict is:

[Briefly explain the conflict — for example: “Volleyball practice and marching band rehearsal overlap on Tuesdays from 4PM-7PM.”]

I have copied Ms. Lacasse (alacasse@belmontschools.net) on this email so that we can all communicate about the conflict together rather than having me try to navigate the schedule on my own.

Would you be willing to work with Ms. Lacasse and me to see if there is a reasonable compromise? I am happy to discuss options such as [arriving late/leaving early/missing a portion of one commitment/attending a different rehearsal/practice when possible], depending on what would be most helpful to both the team and the marching band.

I understand that there may not be a perfect solution, but I would really appreciate the opportunity for the three of us to discuss what is possible and come up with a plan that allows me to contribute responsibly to both groups.

Thank you for understanding and for considering this. I really value being part of [team name], and I want to make sure I handle this situation respectfully and responsibly.

Sincerely,
[Student Name]
[Grade]
[Sport/Team]

Be sure to mark your calendars now, and communicate conflicts as early as possible.

💵 Fees & Payments

• $60 Membership Fee – due at Band Camp
  Covers T-shirts, cookies at games, and other group treats

• Marching Shoes & Gloves – order before July
  👉 Order Form

• $335 VPA Fee – covers all after-school arts activities
  👉 Pay or apply for waiver

• Full Fee Breakdown
  👉 View the breakdown

🌐 Stay Connected

All schedules and announcements are posted on the BHS Band Website:
👉 Band Website

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions!
📧 Ms. Lacasse — alacasse@belmontschools.net