HOW DO I JOIN BAND?

To join the Screaming Eagle Band Program, you'll need to select BAND on your course selection sheet during the Spring. Membership is open to ALL students who attend SLHS...there is no audition required to join. The only other requirement is that you show up to rehearsals when they begin.

DO I NEED EXPERIENCE?

We invite everyone to be in band or color guard regardless of experience or ability level, even if you have NEVER played an instrument before, WE WANT YOU! We will help you develop into a performer.

DOES THE BAND TRAVEL?

YES! The Screaming Eagle Bands travel extensively. We travel for football games, competitions, concerts, festivals, parades, etc. We ocasionally travel outside of the state and even out of the country potentially.

IS HIGH SCHOOL BAND FUN?

ABSOLUTELY! We guarantee that you will have the time of your life as a member of our band at SLHS. Pep rallies, football games, competitions, and other public performances are all a blast!

HOW MUCH DOES BAND COST?

At $400, we are proud of the fact that our band FairShare Fee (which covers travel expenses, instructional staff, and entry fees to festivals/competitions) are one of the lowest in the country for a competitive band program. We also give ample opportunity to individually fundraise to help cover this fee entirely.

DOES BAND INTERFERE SPORTS OR OTHER ACTIVITIES?

Band DOES NOT INTERFERE directly with other campus activities. Many members of the Screaming Eagle Regiment are involved in multiple sports, NJROTC, AP classes, student government, dual enrollment, Career Technical Education classes, jobs, and most other student activities.

WHEN IS BAND CAMP?

Band Camp for the Screaming Eagle Regiment is always the last two weeks of July. We will learn most of our marching halftime show at that time. It is imperative that every student in our program attends these two weeks of camp.

DO I NEED TO COME TO THE SUMMER REHEARSALS?

YES! We expect anyone who does not already have family vacations planned during the summer rehearsals to attend each Tuesday night Regiment Rehearsal. EVERYONE needs to attend REGIMENT CAMP in order to have a spot in the band (unless you have a legal custody issue during the summer - pre-arranged with Mr. Wright). The Monday or Tuesday evening rehearsals begin in May and continue throughout May, June, July, and August, until school starts.

WHAT IS REGIMENT CAMP?

This is our two-week camp to learn the halftime and competition show. Every effort must be made to attend this camp. Contact Mr. Wright as soon as possible if there is a conflict. We don't want anyone to lose their spot in band! We need every student here during this massively important time.

DO I HAVE TO BE IN MARCHING BAND?

Yes, every member of the South Lake High School Screaming Eagle Band Program is in the marching band, known as the Screaming Eagle Regiment. It is the only time that we have all of our students in one ensemble together, and it is an extremely visible, extremely important ensemble not only to our school and community, but also to the development of our students. This ensemble, more than any other, develops the individual person to their fullest capacity. It is imperative to the student's overall success in our program to be a productive member of our marching band, the Screaming Eagle Regiment.

• BAND COMPACT

• MEDICAL WAIVER

• EMERGENCY TREATMENT FORM

Our Band Program rehearses over the summer and it is imperative that even incoming 9th grade students make themselves aware of our summer dates (starting in mid-May) and make plans to attend rehearsals and camps over the summer to insure a spot in the SLHS Band Program.

• CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE REQUIRED MERCHANDISE AND UNIFORMS (COMING SOON)

• CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BAND SHOES (WINDS & PERCUSSION)

• CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE GUARD SHOES

• CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE GUARD GLOVES

• MAKE BAND FAIRSHARE PAYMENTS HERE (CLICK HERE)

• $375 TOTAL FAIRSHARE (THREE $125 PAYMENTS DUE) (Does not include any uniform merch)

  • PAYMENT 1: $125.00 DUE BY AUGUST 1

  • PAYMENT 2: $125.00 DUE BY OCTOBER 1

  • PAYMENT 3: $125.00 DUE BY DECEMBER 1

  • PAYMENT 4: $50.00 DUE BY FEBRUARY 1 (Discounted for parents who earn 20 Volunteer Points)

2026-2027 BAND FAIRSHARE:

$400 BAND FAIRSHARE PAYMENTS / FUNDRAISING GOAL (Includes band t-shirt & shorts)

• PAYMENT 1: $100.00 DUE AT CAMP REGISTRATION (MID-JULY)

• PAYMENT 2: $100.00 DUE BY AUGUST 31

• PAYMENT 3: $100.00 DUE BY OCTOBER 15

• PAYMENT 4: $100.00 DUE BY NOVEMBER 30

With Band FairShare spread into 4 payments due every 6 weeks, it equates to about $17/week for Band Fees.

• DSI 6-ft. Blue Practice Flag Bundle

• DSI Flag Pole Weight Anchors & Black Caps Bundle

• DSI Elite 5 37.5″ Rifle with Black Bolt & Strap

• Drink enormous quantities of water before and after each day of camp, as well as Tuesday evening rehearsals. Bring a large (at least half-gallon) water jug filled with water/ ice so you can continue to hydrate throughout each day. Water will be available to refill your water jugs.

• Get 7-8 hours of sleep each night before band camp and rehearsals.

• Eat a well-balanced breakfast each morning of band camp and well-balanced meals on Tuesdays prior to evening rehearsals. Avoid greasy foods, dairy products, foods high in sugar, as these are known to upset your stomach with the heat. Caffeinated drinks should be avoided, as they can increase dehydration.

• Bring quick-to-eat snacks (i.e.: granola bars, nuts, raisins, fruit/veggies, crackers, dry cereal etc.) to eat during water breaks. Your body will be using a lot of energy, and it will need fuel to work without getting sick.

• Prior to departure for all rehearsals and Band Camp, apply an adequate amount of sun block to cover ALL areas of the body, especially the face, neck, entire arms, and legs. Sun block should be reapplied every 90 minutes during water breaks.

• Bring a hat/ visor and sunglasses, as these are HIGHLY recommended while out in the bright, hot sun.

REGIMENT REHEARSAL / CAMP GEAR

• Great Shoes (Running shoes with adequate arch support)

• Section color shorts and white shirts (Winds = blue / Percussion = red / Visual = Black)

• Gallon+ Jug for Water

• Hat and sunglasses