Marching Band

Membership

Membership in the marching band is required for all incoming freshmen for the first year of their high school career. If, after their first year they choose not to be part of it anymore, then there will be a discussion between the band directors and students. It is an important cross-curricular opportunity and is one of the best introductory ensembles to what the music programs are like at JAHS. While it does require outside-of-the-school-day responsibilities with football games, rehearsal, and competitions, it can be one of the most rewarding of all of the ensembles in a performance aspect. If a student has conflicts with work, sports, or classes, please talk with the Band Directors, as we have helped many students to organize a schedule that allows the student to participate and be active in all of these groups. 

Performances

The marching band performs at a wide variety of events, including all the John Adams High School home football games and marching band competitions. During the season, there are approximately five performances at football games and competitions. The marching band also participates in a variety of parades throughout the school year.

Rehearsals

The rehearsals typically fall during the school day, however, there are some days with outside rehearsals. These are included, but are not limited to:

• Summer rehearsals

• Band Camp

• School day rehearsals

• Sectional rehearsals

• Outside/extra rehearsals

• Rehearsal dates and times for football and competition days will be provided to the band members one week prior to the event.

Fees

Each member’s band fees are based on, but not limited to, the following:

• Uniform Accessories: All band members are responsible for purchasing their drill master marching shoes, red band polo shirts, and gloves.

• Meals and Snacks: On some football game days and all competition days, students are provided snacks and meals.

• Staff Member Fees: The band fees also help offset the costs of additional staff members and drill writers.

• Music: To provide students with a variety of music every year, we use part of the fees to purchase quality music from well-known composers as well as new compositions.

• Miscellaneous: Throughout the school year, the band fees are also used to supply reeds, valve oil, awards, etc.