The GMB Cadets program is comprised of students going into 5th and 6th grade an opportunity to try out marching band as well as another outlet for performance. This group has a very limited practice schedule to give students a snippet of what marching band is without having to make a big commitment. It ends with a performance in the memorial day parade.

The staff is comprised of a current Greece instrumental music teacher and a group of section leaders from GMB.

To play a musical instrument in this group, we request the student be currently taking a day music course at school (Chorus/Band/Orchestra) and have experience in one year of playing an instrument in their schools music program. We encourage chorus and orchestra students to learn a percussion instrument when a part of this group. If any student enrolled in these courses receive private lessons on another instrument, we will allow them to play that in the group.

Since there is no Colorguard class at school, this section is open to any student who wishes to participate. Dance students are particularly invited to join.

The cost is $15 per student and is due at registration.

What does the fee cover?

Parade uniform (t shirt) that the student keep at end of program.

Educational expenses

Equipment we provide to students.

Drums – Snare and Bass Drums

Mellophones - similar to French Horn.

Euphoniums – Instrument similar to a Baritone and a Tuba.

Colorguard Flags

Equipment that we do not provide. (Can use regular school instrument for this)

Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones

The goal of our cadet program is to encourage growth within the Greece Marching Band and continued enrollment in the Greece Central School Districts Day Music Program.