All percussion students register for Percussion Ensemble, a two semester, two-credit graded course that will meet daily. Content for the course will closely parallel that of the Marching and Symphonic Bands. In addition, Percussion Ensemble will explore, and performance music written exclusively for percussion as well as traditional and ethnic styles. These also participate as part of the following ensemble.
Marching Band This ensemble performs at all home football games (pre-game, pep-band, and halftime shows), as well as one parade and marching band competition throughout the fall. There will be additional rehearsals during the pre-season summer camp and evenings in the fall.
Concert Band This ensemble will perform several times during the year, including the Winter Concert, Spring Concert, Large Group Festival as well as other opportunities throughout the year.
Schedule
Aug. 4-6 Band Camp 7:00am – Noon
Items to remember or bring to Camp:
1. Wear light clothes
2. Hat and sunglasses if possible
3. Wear sneakers only!
a. This is for marching and your safety!
4. Instruments (if self-owned)
5. Music (if you’ve printed it out)
6. Water Bottle (container)
7. Sunscreen
Aug. 9 Percussion 9:00am - 11:00am
Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Aug. 12 Percussion 9:00am - 11:00am
Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Aug. 16 Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Aug. 19 Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Aug. 21 Drill Day-Full Band 8am-noon, 1-5pm
*Lunch will be provided
Aug. 23 Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Aug. 26 Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Aug. 27 Football Vs. Senior 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Aug. 28 Drill Day (Rain Date) 8am-noon, 1-5pm
Aug. 30 Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sept. 2 Percussion 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sept. 6 Labor Day Parade 8:00am – 11:00am
Sept. 9 Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sept. 10 Football Vs. I.C. West 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sept. 13 Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sept. 16 Percussion 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sept. 20 Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sept. 23 Percussion 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sept. 24 Football Vs. Dav. West 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sept. 27 Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sept. 30 Percussion 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Oct. 1 Football Vs. Muscatine 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Oct. 4 Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Oct. 7 Full Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oct. 9 State Marching Band 9:00am – 5:00pm
Oct. 22 Football Vs. C.R Kennedy *Sr. Night 6:00pm - 9:00pm
*Pep Band Only
Dec. 6 Band Concert 6:30pm - 8:30pm
*Includes Jazz Band, Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble
March 8 Band Zone Festival-Hempstead 9:00 – 11:00, 6:00 – 7:00
*Includes Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble
May 7 State Large Group Contest 10:00am – 5:00pm
*Concert Band (Percussion)
May 10 Band Concert 6:30pm – 8:30pm
*Includes Jazz Band, Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble
May 28 Graduation-Five Flags 2:30pm – 4:30pm
*Concert Band (Percussion)
May 30 Memorial Day Parade *Marching Band 9:30am – 11:00am