MARCHING BAND

Description:

Marching Band is a course for 8th grade through 12th grade instrumental musicians. In addition to improving on all the skills and techniques that are emphasized in earlier grade band classes, marching band students work on marching skills, producing a good outside sound, and large group visual skills. This performance group performs in parades, football games, pep rallies, and band festivals. Performances and participation are major portions of the grading criteria.

What is Marching Band?

Click this link to view the handbook. 

08 NU Marching Band handbook  this is a Microsoft Word file

08 NU Marching Band handbook  this is a PDF file

How can I get a Marching Band Schedule?

Click the link below to get a PDF version of the marching band schedule.  This schedule is also in the handbook which can be found in the above links. 

09 NUMB Schedule

Click on the link below to get a performance schedule for the marching band that will tell when the students need to be at the high school and when they will tentatively arrive back at the high school.

     09 NUMB Performance Schedule

Click the link below to see the guidelines for the chaperones.  It is information that will help parents know what to do and what to expect while traveling with the band.

     Chaperone Guidelines

Who is in Marching Band?

The marching band is open to any 8th grade band student who wishes to participate as well as high school band students including those who attend Tri-Rivers Vocational School.  There have been a few occasions where students who could not get high school band on their schedule were able to participate.

Click this link to see more information for 8th grade band students interested in marching band.

09 brochure for MS students about marching band

What happens in Marching Band?

Marching band music is emphasized. This includes several styles which can include pop, country, jazz, classical, show tunes, oldies, and traditional style music.  Marching technique and music mastery are key components.

What's the best part?

Travel on the "Cheese wagon".

Life-long memories.

Band tan!

Band shows at Bellefontaine, Graham, and of course NU.

Group bonding!