8th Grade Band Night

DeDear 8th grade Parents and Guardians,

On October 7th all of the current 8th grade band students will play in the stands with the Parkland High School Marching Band for our home game against East Stroudsburg South High School. All the information for this event is found below!!

This event is mandatory for all OMS and SMS students, if there is a conflict with a sport or prior engagement, please let us know. Students cannot make an informed decision to continue with music at PHS if they do not understand the opportunities we are providing them. This night is a great chance to see the pride our community takes in our PHS Marching Band! It is amazing to be part of an organization where your hard work and dedication is realized in the joy and excitement of our community. Marching band at Parkland High School is the pinnacle of our band students 4-12 educational experience. This is not only an extension of the skills and concepts that lead to great musicianship, but a continuation of the positive relationships and social skills that will lead them to success in all of life’s journeys.

Dress code:

Bottoms: Jeans or Khakis on the bottom, NO SHORTS, NO SKIRTS, NO SWEATPANTS

Please wear closed toe shoes

Tops: Something Red on top Parkland pride is encouraged!!

Itinerary for event:


PLEASE EAT LUNCH AND DRINK WATER DURING THE DAY!!!!!

  • 1:45 PM Springhouse 8th grade band members depart for OMS.

  • 2:00 PM 8th grade Band Students report to OMS Auditorium.

  • 2:15 PM Meet & Greet with 8th grade, music rehearsal in the field next to the auditorium.

  • 3:00 (Fight Song, Alma Mater, SSB, Thriller, Fanfare and Tribute, Don't Stop Believin', 7 Nation Army, Radar Love etc.)

  • 3:45 PM Walk up to the stadium for dinner.

  • 4:00 PM HOT DOG Dinner served to all students behind the concession stand. VEGETARIANS MUST BRING A BAGGED DINNER

  • 5:00 PM move to the practice field.

  • 6:30 PM set up the block, march to the stadium, go into the stands, HS students pull out for pregame.

  • 6:45 PM Parkland band performs pregame? (Shirt off your back night).

  • 7:00 PM kickoff

  • Halftime: Watch both bands

  • During the 3rd quarter, students will have a break and can purchase food and eat in the marching band area next to the snack stand. We will supervise students near the snack stand. Students MUST return to the stands by the beginning of fourth quarter.

  • 9:45 – 10:00 - game will end Return to OMS Auditorium pack up instrument

  • 10:00 Parent pick up outside OMS

STUDENTS ARE NO LONGER OUR RESPONSIBILITY AFTER 10:15. WE WILL NOT WAIT WITH STUDENTS UNTIL YOU CAN PICK THEM UP. PLEASE ARRANGE FOR TRANSPORTATION AT 10:00

If students have conflicts with other activities they can meet up with us at any point throughout the night however, we need to be notified of their arrival so we can keep track of who is with us.

Thanks for your support with this event!!!