• Audition required for participation: Band is inclusive and students are rarely turned away from participation. Auditions are to determine parts and help the Directors prepare for the needs of all students.

  • • Rising 8th grade Woodwind/Brass/Percussion students will need to audition to participate in Marching Band. Incoming 9th grade students do not need to audition but must be recommended by their middle school director. Students participating in Fall sports may still participate in the class and not participate in Marching Band. Students not participating in a Fall sport must participate in marching band. Percussion students will need to attend live auditions in April to determine parts. Woodwind/Brass students will be given a link to submit an audition video. It is recommended that students begin learning Junior Scales/Chromatic Scale and Region Solo.

    • Percussion auditions are open to all middle and high school students through auditions (middle school students must be zoned for Fountain Inn HS). Clinics and auditions will occur in April. It is recommended that students begin learning Junior Scales/Chromatic Scale, Rudiments, and Region Solo. 

    • Color Guard Auditions for Marching Band are open to all middle and high school students through auditions (middle school students must be zoned for Fountain Inn HS). Clinics and auditions will occur in April at FIHS. More information will be sent to schools starting in March. Guard students are not required to participate in class.

    • Competitive Winter Guard (Spring) is open to all students in middle or high school. Middle school students do not have to be zoned for FIHS but may participate if their zoned high school does not have an active Winter Guard. Auditions occur in November at FIHS.

    • Competitive Winter Percussion Ensemble is based on interest and auditions. Check website and social media for audition information beginning Fall 2023.

• Sign up process: Visit our website

• Sign up dates: HS students must register for class during registration period

Time Commitment:

• Competitive Marching Band (Fall) begins at the end of July and runs through October.

  • • Spring Training: April/May

    • Marching Band Camp: mid July / beginning of August

    • Rehearsals: Monday 4-5:30; Tuesday/Thursday 4-6:30 weekly, ending in October

    • Football games: Friday nights, ending in October

    • Competitions: Saturdays, ending in October

• Competitive Winter Guard/Winter Percussion (Spring) is from November - March.

  • • Rehearsals: 2 rehearsals after school, weekly, plus Saturdays. Ending in March

    • Competitions: Saturdays, ending in March

Costs/Fees: The entire Band participates in many fundraisers throughout the year.  Payments are also broken into a payment schedule. Marching Band - $250; Winter Guard - $350; Winter Percussion - $350

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