Please fill out the absence form if you will be missing a rehearsal or performance.
Dear 8th Grade Band Students,
You are invited to perform pep band stand tunes with the BHS Marching Marauders at the home varsity football game on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Harris Field! This is a required performance for all 8th grade band members and will count as a concert grade.
2:40 PM – Report to BHS Band Room (B137)
2:45–4:30 PM – Rehearsal at Harris Field
4:30–5:00 PM – Pizza dinner in the BHS Cafeteria
5:00–5:25 PM – Break in the BMS Band Room (B135)
5:30–5:35 PM – Warm up at Door #3 “Lawn” all musicians + guard
5:50 PM – Pregame Ceremony (National Anthem + BHS Fight Song)
6:00 PM – Kickoff
~6:45 PM (Halftime) – 8th graders join the Marching Marauders on the field to perform Golden (from KPOP Demon Hunters)
3rd Quarter – Cookies in the stands with Marching Marauders. Students will then return to BMS Band Room for parent/guardian pickup.
Download your part to “GOLDEN” here!
Students will be provided with a flip folder and lyre (or music stand).
No extra rehearsals required; just come ready to play, cheer, and have fun!
Students may play along with all songs in the stands or sit out a few to enjoy the game atmosphere!
Wear warm layers, as New England October nights get chilly!
If it rains, there is no rain date, but 8th graders are welcome to join us in the stands on October 29th!
We are so excited to pack the stands with all of our 8th grade musicians for this tradition!
If you have any questions, please contact:
alacasse@belmontschools.net
617-993-5858
With Pride,
Ms. Allison Lacasse
Band Director, Belmont High School
If you have an unavoidable family conflict, please send an email to Mr.Goddu and Ms. Lacasse upon receipt of this contract. kgoddu@belmontschools.net; alacasse@belmontschools.net