If you have not yet completed the contact form from the Spring Parent Meeting, please do so as soon as possible. Your contact information will help us ensure you are updated on all band and guard communications. Please follow this link to submit your details: New Member Contact Form

● June 05-07: Golden Eagle Squadron Retreat (7:00am-10:00pm)

● July 13-15: Golden Eagle Squadron Work Day (8:00am-3pm)

● July 13-15: Percussion Camp (10:00a-6:00p)

● July 13-16: Golden Guard Camp (8:00-3:00)

● July 16: Percussion Camp (10:00a-1:30p)

● July 20-31: Summer Band Rehearsals Begin (Attendance required for all members) (7:00-4:30)

● August 3-7: Summer Band Rehearsal (5:00pm-8:30pm)

To prepare for summer rehearsals, all woodwind and brass players in grades 9-11 are required to complete two pass-offs by 12:59pm, August 3: one for music and one for marching. These must be memorized and submitted via video. The directors will review your marching and music skills for primary placement in the fall show. The marching requirements will include:

• 9th Grade: Forward march 8, 4x at 135 bpm, with an 4-count halt between each set of 8

• 10th-12th Grade: Forward march 8, Backward 8, 4x. Halt ONLY at the completion of each 16 count move. No halt at direction change.  

For music, students will perform, from memory, Movements 1 and 2 from the marching show. Details can be seen at the link below.

Submit music and marching videos here. 

On or Before July 21, all students must submit the following:

● Physical Examination Form: Required for 9th, 11th grade, and new students (this includes golden guard junior high members).

● Medical History Form: Required for all students (9th-12th grade, and junior high guard members). 

● Band Handbook Acknowledgement: Sign the form acknowledging receipt of the band handbook.

● Consent to Travel and Treat: Required for all students.

● Marching Band Acknowledgement: Required for all students.

● Golden Guard Handbook Acknowledgement: Required for all students in the Golden Guard.

These forms must be turned in, in person, on or before July 21. No student will be allowed to participate without completing these requirements.
All form can be seen here: Band Forms

For all rehearsals, students must bring the following:

BAND

• Instrument and all supplies (reeds, mouthpiece, valve oil, sticks/mallets, etc.)

• All band music (printed and organized in a binder) Click here to find your assignment and music for printing.

• Pencil and Flip Folder*

• Water Jug (at least ½ gallon)

• Proper attire: White or light grey t-shirt, athletic shorts, athletic shoes and socks, sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.

*The band is selling flip folders and 5 sheets ($5 for 1 flip folder and 5 sheets) in the band hall. Additional sheets can be purchased (3 for $1)

GUARD

• Practice equipment (practice flags and rifles)

• Water Jug (At least a ½ gallon)

• Proper attire: White or light grey t-shirt, athletic shorts, athletic tennis shoes and socks, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, hair must be tied up, no jewelry.

Marching band is a physically demanding activity, so it is crucial to be prepared. We recommend you start spending time outdoors and engaging in physical activities to get used to the heat. Staying hydrated is key, so please avoid caffeine and drink plenty of water or sports drinks before and after rehearsals.