our first competitive season!
The Pride of Rochester Marching Band completed their first competitive season in the New York State Field Band Conference, placing fifth place in their class (out of 9) with a score of 78.65!
Who are we?
The Pride of Rochester Marching Band is made up of students from different schools in the Rochester City School District!
We currently represent schools #2, #4, #28, Loretta Johnson MS, East, Monroe, Padilla, and SOTA! We'd love to add your school to the list!!
WHen do we rehearse?
We have two seasons:
Spring parade season, March - June
Rehearsals take place Saturday mornings.
Fall show season, August - November
Rehearsals take place Tuesday and Thursday nights and Saturday mornings.
Recruitment Corner for Teachers and parents
Please browse through the resources below to learn more about the Pride of Rochester!
⚠️NEW Member Application Required for all new & returning members! ⚠️
Here is the Press Release from our trip to Washington DC from July 2023
Students can join our Google Classroom for up-to-date information.
Need an instrument?
We got you covered - just email us with your name, school, and what instrument you need and we will work to get one to you. You will need to complete an instrument/equipment rental form.
2024-2025 Staff
Becky Fox
Co-Director
Todd Dennis
Co-Director
Enrico Iraci
Winds Instructor
Jocelyn Kagoro
Winds Instructor
Philip Vona
Battery Instructor
Katie Imes
Battery Instructor
Molly Gaudioso
Color Guard Instructor
Shea Smith
Color Guard Instructor
Scott Weber
Consultant
Upcoming Performances and Events
OPEN HOUSE!
Thursday, February 27 5pm-8pm
Long Island University Band Day
Friday, November 15th - Saturday, November 16th
All RCSD Students in grades 5 - 12 are eligible to join!