Established in 2008, "The Pride of Heritage" is Rogers Heritage High School's marching band. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of our band's members by providing musical and visual experiences and performances, and to assist them in achieving their potential as they develop confidence, cooperation, leadership, responsibility, and high standards of excellence and character. 

The Summer Band Rehearsals are 4 weeks long, taking place on Monday-Fridays, starting on July 17, 2023-August 11, 2023. Our rehearsal schedule is as follows, but is not limited to:

• Monday - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (with an hour of lunch)

• Tuesday - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (with an hour of lunch)

• Wednesday - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (with an hour of lunch)

• Thursday - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (with an hour of lunch)

• Friday - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (with an hour of lunch)

Students are typically provided with popsicles and fruit throughout rehearsals as well as water and Gatorade. Donations are always welcome and appreciated.

The Heritage Band program is co-curricular. Most of our rehearsals happen outside of school hours. Our rehearsal schedule is as follows, but is not limited to:

• Monday - 7:45 AM to 9:10 AM

• Tuesday - 7:45 AM to 9:10 AM & 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• Wednesday - 7:45 AM to 9:10 AM

• Thursday - 8:30 AM to 9:46 AM

• Friday - 7:45 AM to 9:10 AM & 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Practice as Substitute for Football Game)

Pre-Game and Saturday Rehearsals are as scheduled.

The Pride of Heritage performs during halftime at every home varsity football game and competes at a number of competitive events per year (approximately 4). Outside of competing at events, The Pride of Heritage hosts the War Eagle Classic Marching Band Competition and performs in exhibition every year. The Pride of Heritage also performs at select parades such as the Heritage Homecoming Parade and the Rogers Christmas Parade.

Members of The Pride of Heritage are expected to meet and exceed grading standards set by Rogers Public Schools and eligibility requirements set by the Arkansas Activities Association.