Band Basics

Band Membership

Marching band is a class at the high school. 9th - 12th graders may join the marching band and 8th -12th graders may join the color guard. Collectively, we refer to the group as the marching band or just the band.  Band is a unique, very accepting, and supportive environment. Rehearsals are where the band works hard. Games and competitions are where they get to show off that hard work and have FUN. 

Summer Commitments

Students make all of the summer practices, and especially Band Camp. Band Camp is not only where the sections really bond, but it’s also where we learn the bulk of the show. 

Band Practices and Performances

Be ready to WORK when practice starts. Social hour isn’t on the field, but on breaks and in the stands.

• Use the bathroom before you arrive. 

• Bring a water bottle. 

• Have sunscreen and bug spray. 

• Keep your hair off your face/out of your eyes. 

• SNEAKERS only. 

• PHONES stay in the band room or in your bag on the sidelines. Phones are NOT allowed on the field. 

• Have a hat, or for guard, a hair bandana. 

• Guard: No sunglasses, jewelry, or gum.

• Only you may handle your instrument or equipment.

Staff

The band has a staff of six:

• Mr. Sinclair, Director
  The man in charge.

• Joel Whalen - Assistant Director and Winds Technician
  Second in charge and runs Wind sectionals.

• Budd Williams - Show Designer and Choreographer
  Designs the show and sets, choreographs the color guard and teaches the color guard choreography. 

• Becca Torns-Barker - Color Guard Technician
  Refines the guard performance technique.

• Kelsey Martel - Drumline Technician
  Cleans the drumline (battery).

• Jaime Bailey – Pit Technician
  Cleans the instruments in the pit.

There may also be occasional guest instructors.