The Pit, or front ensemble, is percussion instruments too big to carry and play on the field, such as marimbas and vibraphones, as well as keyboards and electric guitars. Also included is equipment such as the drum major podium, sound mixing board, and speakers. 

The Pit Crew is a group of parents who help students move this equipment on and off the field at football games and marching competitions.  

Students load the equipment into the band trailer at GMHS and then unloads it at the event. When it is time for the Marching Rams to take the field, the Pit Crew moves everything onto the field, sets it up, and clears the field only to reverse the process after the performance.  

Once off the field, gear is loaded back into the trailer and hauled back to GMHS.

There are several opportunities where you can help, including staffing BINGO on Monday nights, a Peaches and Pears Fundraiser in the fall, Butter Braids in the winter, and a Community Breakfast right before the State Competition. 

We also run a gift card program where a percentage of sales earned fund our program. 

Learn more about Fundraising

This group helps assign students uniforms at the beginning of the season, ensuring proper and consistent fit. We also need one or two parents to ride the bus to each performance and then assist with any uniform fittings or repairs onsite.  

The catering committee provides snacks and meals at competitions. Some organize a specific date's snack or meal for students, some help serve at events, others plan larger functions, involving all families.