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Welcome to the Ridgeline High School Marching Band!!
Welcome to the Ridgeline High School Marching Band!!
Whether you (or your child) are a rising freshman or an incoming transfer student from another school, we are so excited to meet you and welcome you to our awesome band family!
Scroll down for some basic information that will get you started. And be sure to email anyone on the Booster Club Board Members page if you have any specific questions or concerns. Everyone is friendly and eager to help.
You're joining a fantastic organization. Get ready to be a part of something extraordinary!
You may already be familiar with many aspects of the Ridgeline High School marching band, but on the New/Incoming Students page, you'll learn more about what it means, and what you need to be aware of as join the band.
Band can be confusing at times but we've got some of the answers for you. Read the Band Glossary to learn everything you wanted to know about marching band, and maybe a lot of things you didn't know you wanted to know.
Everything I Wish I’d Known as a New Band Parent
Everything I Wish I’d Known as a New Band Parent
Welcome to the Ridgeline High School Marching Band family! By now you may be feeling a little confused and a bit overwhelmed. Fear not! We are here to help! Who are "we"? "We" are everyone who is part of this amazing band and color guard, from the students to the instructors to the parents. We want you to enjoy this fabulous experience that is Ridgeline High School Marching Band. We want you to love being part of our "we" so that next year and in the years to come, you can be there for other incoming students and parents. Whether you believe it or not, it takes a village to raise a child, and it most definitely takes a village to handle a high school marching band. So, with all that being said, welcome! We are glad you’re here and joining us!
Welcome to the Ridgeline High School Marching Band family! By now you may be feeling a little confused and a bit overwhelmed. Fear not! We are here to help! Who are "we"? "We" are everyone who is part of this amazing band and color guard, from the students to the instructors to the parents. We want you to enjoy this fabulous experience that is Ridgeline High School Marching Band. We want you to love being part of our "we" so that next year and in the years to come, you can be there for other incoming students and parents. Whether you believe it or not, it takes a village to raise a child, and it most definitely takes a village to handle a high school marching band. So, with all that being said, welcome! We are glad you’re here and joining us!
Even if your child has gone through the intermediate and junior high levels of band in school, it is important to note that this is a whole different experience. We are a large operation with many moving parts, but we do try to move as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Everything we do is with the purpose of helping our kids and directors have the best possible outcomes for all their many hours of work.
Even if your child has gone through the intermediate and junior high levels of band in school, it is important to note that this is a whole different experience. We are a large operation with many moving parts, but we do try to move as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Everything we do is with the purpose of helping our kids and directors have the best possible outcomes for all their many hours of work.
What’s the First Thing I Should Do as a New Band Parent?
What’s the First Thing I Should Do as a New Band Parent?
There are actually several things you should do first:
There are actually several things you should do first:
If you haven't already registered to join the Ridgeline High School Marching Band, go ahead and do so. Registration can be found here.
If you haven't already registered to join the Ridgeline High School Marching Band, go ahead and do so. Registration can be found here.
Join the BAND and GroupMe messaging groups, to ensure you're always staying up to date with band communications. You can find those instructions on the Band Communications page.
Join the BAND and GroupMe messaging groups, to ensure you're always staying up to date with band communications. You can find those instructions on the Band Communications page.
Get involved! We're always looking for parents to get involved with the booster club! You can find more information on being a volunteer on our Parent Volunteers page.
Get involved! We're always looking for parents to get involved with the booster club! You can find more information on being a volunteer on our Parent Volunteers page.
General Overview of a Band Year in Marching Band
General Overview of a Band Year in Marching Band
April/May
Initial clinics are held for both the drumline/battery and color guard. Part auditions are also held at this time. The first full week of rehearsals is also held.
June
The band holds their fundamentals weeks for all band members, continue rehearsals, and student leaders attend leadership training. Parades also begin in the month of June.
July
The band will always march in the July 4th parade, after which the rest of the month is typically taken off to allow for family vacations and other summer events. Rehearsals may start back up the last week of July.
August
August will start off with Band Camp! For two weeks, the band will get together for 4 to 8 hours per day to begin learning their drill and show for the upcoming year. Rehearsals continue through the month, and school starts! We usually try to always hold a parent show in August as well so that parents can see what their students have been working on for the last couple of months.
September to November
This is the time of year known as competition season. Rehearsals are in full swing, and there will be a parade or two, pep band performances at football games, and marching band competitions (typically on Saturdays). Competition season ends with the state championship at the Red Rocks competition in St. George Utah.
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