The Bobcat Band is our marching band which includes 7th-12th grade students. The band practices three days a week after school from mid-August to November. We have numerous students who participate in marching band in addition to athletics, clubs and other activities.
The SHS Bobcat Marching Band consists of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and color guard.
Drum Majors - Leland Orren & Elona Svistun
Band Captain- Janiya Greene
Woodwind Captain - Thaxton Bost
High Brass Captain- Jacob Mur
Low Brass Captain - Aram Svistun
Color Guard Captains - Jayden Grant & Kylee Nelson
Percussion Captain - George Steele
Flute Section Leader - Olivia Willoughby
Clarinet Section Leader - Taylor Lunsford
Sousaphone Section Leader - Caleb Hunter
Rookie Captain- Leah LeBrun
The band performs in the stands and at half time for all home games. The band also takes trips to many of the away games.
The band competes against bands from all over the state in local competitions, the SCBDA Upper State Championships, and upon qualification SCBDA State Championships. There are usually 4-5 competitions that occur on some of the Saturdays during football season.
The band continues to receive invites to perform at other community events such as parades, pep rallies and special ceremonies.
Marching Band is a positive, life-changing experience, offering the following benefits…and many more!
Teamwork/Cooperation – No matter what you do in life, teamwork is essential. Band is a great way to work as a group and learn to reach goals.
Friendships – Many band members make friendships that last. The band is like a family where everyone helps each other out.
Leadership – Students learn to be excellent leaders on and off the field through training and real time practice.
Time Management Skills – During marching band season students learn how to manage their time and make the most of it.
Exercise – Everyone needs some exercise. Marching band is a great way to help you stay in shape and stay active.
Extra Curricular – Colleges and universities are impressed when students have participated in extracurricular activities such as marching band.
Learn Campus Layout – New students learn their way around the campus so they know where everything is by the time school starts.
Life Skills – Students learn dedication, commitment, perseverance, responsibility, acceptance of others, and how to compete in a friendly way. These are necessary skills no matter what they choose to do in life.
Trips – Students get to travel to new places as the band takes road trips to away games and competitions.
FUN-FUN-FUN!!! Don’t forget students have lots of fun in Marching Band. The band plays all kinds of music and students have a great time no matter where we are.