Jefferson BANDS
Marching band
Marching Band is a voluntary activity, and only meets as an extracurricular ensemble.
Directors: Tyler Long / Becky Winger / Jeremiah Boes
Semesters: Extracurricular - (After School) - during Fall semester
Prerequisite: Permission of Director of Bands
The Jefferson Marching Band is comprised of all instrumentalists at Jefferson who wish to participate in the competitive marching band. Membership in this ensemble requires the willingness and ability to attend all extra-curricular practices and performances for the ensemble. The schedule of additional practices and performances is distributed at the Spring "Call-Out" meeting, prior to the next school year.
Additionally, marching band families will be responsible for paying a participation fee, which covers program design, additional staffing, travel costs for the season, and many other items. Fund-raising opportunities do exist for all families, and assistance from the Jefferson Band Boosters is also possible. Specific financial concerns and/or needs may be discussed with the band staff.
The band will be exposed to advanced techniques related to the marching band idiom, including advanced tone production, rhythmic development, balance and blend, stylistic refinement, and showmanship attributes necessary for their performances.
The marching band will perform extensively through the fall semester, including all home football games and at state and regional competitions. Travel, both in and out of state, is a regular occurrence for this ensemble.
2024 Marching Bronchos
All scheduled rehearsal and performance dates are included on the Calendar.
Show Title: Surreal
Performance Schedule:
Friday, August 2 - Marching Band Community Preview - Scheumann Stadium 7pm
Friday, August 23 - Football vs. Avon
Saturday, September 7 - Brownsburg Invitational
Saturday, September 14 - Northwestern Invitational
Friday, September 20 - Football vs. Kokomo
Saturday, September 21 - Fishers Invitational
Friday, September 27 - Football vs. Richmond
Saturday, September 28 - Star City Invitational (host)
Saturday, October 5 - ISSMA Scholastic Prelims (Plymouth H.S.)
Friday, October 11 - Football vs. Harrison
Friday, October 18 - BOA Indianapolis Super Regional
Saturday, October 19 - ISSMA Scholastic Finals (Franklin Central H.S.)
Saturday, December 7 - Lafayette Christmas Parade, 5:30 p.m.
FORMS & INFORMATION
Please sign up to help where you can! Check the Volunteers page for more information!
History:
2023 ISSMA Scholastic Class A Finalist - Slide
2022 ISSMA Scholastic Class A Finalist - Wabi Sabi
2021 ISSMA Scholastic Class A Finalist - "Black Swan"
2020 - no competitive season due to COVID-19
2019 ISSMA Scholastic Class A Finals Champion (1st place) - "The Persistence of Time"
2018 ISSMA Scholastic Class A Finals (3rd Place) - "Nature's Burden"
2017 ISSMA Scholastic Class A Finals (2nd Place) - "Breaking the Cycle"
2016 ISSMA Open Class A - "The Traveler"
2015 ISSMA Open Class A - "Simply Sondheim"
2014 ISSMA Open Class A - "Amelia: The Final Flight"
2013 ISSMA Open Class A (Semi-State Finalist) - "Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue"
2012 ISSMA Open Class A (Semi-State Participant) - "A Day in the Life"
2011 ISSMA Open Class A (Semi-State Participant) - "Music in Motion"
2010 ISSMA Open Class A State Finals (7th place) - "Statuesque"
2009 ISSMA Open Class A - "Run for the Roses"
2008 ISSMA Open Class A - "Siyawe - Impressions of Africa"
2007 ISSMA Open Class A - "Cosmosaic"
2005 ISSMA Open Class A State Finals (8th place)
2002 ISSMA Open Class A State Finals (9th place)
1997 ISSMA Open Class A State Finals (10th place)
1993 ISSMA Open Class A State Finals (10th place)
1985 ISSMA Open Class A State Finals (4th place)
1984 ISSMA Open Class A State Finals (4th place)
2023 Marching Bronchos