1. Its Educational: There have been numerous studies that show a correlation between music and academic success. Marching band utilizes and teaches qualities such as determination, responsibility (individual and collective), problem solving, etc. that can be transferred into the classroom and real life. Through the process of practicing and performing on your instrument you are honing many skills that you will use during the school day.

2. Its Social: The friendships and bonds you create through band last for a lifetime. Ask any current or past member, many of their closets friends played in band. Bonds are strengthened through the process of working together for a unified goal creating a strong family atmosphere. For new members coming up from the elementary school, band offers an opportunity to get to know friends in the high school and experience the space before the first day of school, creating a strong support network during the transition to a new building.

3. Its a Workout: Recent studies have shown that marching band is one of the most physically demanding activities students can do. When students are putting full effort into their marching and playing they are using nearly every muscle of the body from the mouth and hands (playing their instrument) to the torso and legs (marching). Much like any exercise program, you get out what you put in, if you put in 100% (which is what we expect at Eastern York) effort during every minute of rehearsal you will experience a serious workout.

4. It All-Inclusive: The band is open to anyone who is willing to put in the work. It offers opportunities for all types students to come together and perform together on equal footing. Everyone contributes!

5. Its Something You Can Be Proud Of: You will work extremely hard to play your instrument, memorize your music, march with correct posture, march to the correct spot, and hold your horn correctly, often all at the same time. When everything is done you can look back on what you were able to do and you will feel very accomplished.

6. ITS FUN!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT YOU PROVIDE:

• We ask you to provide a few items (most of which are available for purchase through the Band or Booster organization)

• Black, Long Length Socks

• Black Gloves

• Black Marching Shoes

• Lyre

• Water Bottle (suggested)

• Sunscreen (suggested)

• Sunglasses (suggested)

• Sweatshirt or Warm Jacket (suggested)

WHAT EASTERN YORK PROVIDES:

Students who participate in the Eastern York Marching Knights Marching Band are provided with many things free of charge, either to keep or items that are returned at the end of the season. Much of this equipment is provided by the Band Booster Organization and the Band's operating budget.

• Drill Design

• Flip Folder with Music

• Show Music

• Custom Arranged Stands Tunes and Warm-ups

• Music and Drill Binders

• Drill Markers

• Uniforms - Jackets, Pants, Gauntlets, Hats, Plumes

• Season T-shirt

• Cleaning of Uniforms

• Several Meals Through Out the Season

• Flags and Other Guard Supplies

• Instruments

• Drum Sticks and Heads

• Registration Fees

• Transportation Fees