Marching Band Overview

rules and regulations:

All rules and regulations set forth by the Fairfax County Public Schools Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook apply to our preseason rehearsals:

While attending, students must remain in the Music department unless accompanied by an adult or chaperone
The auditorium and gym are off limits to all band students unless prior arrangements have been made through the director
No student may leave campus for any reason without prior written consent

SCHEDULES:

Marching Band members will perform at every home football game and will be involved with approximately FIVE Saturday performances throughout the months of September and October.

Once the new school year begins, the FULL marching band will practice after school on:

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15pm –5:15pm
Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (these evening rehearsals are our only opportunity during the week to rehearse on the main football field)

Students should plan after school teacher meetings so they do not conflict with rehearsal times. If your teacher can only meet during rehearsal times, please see Mr. Fisher so he can help you coordinate

A few important dates:

Monday, July 28th - First Year Marchers, Percussion, Guard, and Leadership
Tuesday, July 29th - Everyone!
Thursday, August 14th 8:00 pm - Parents and Family Show at the stadium

A full calendar of all planned events will be provided for ease of scheduling. Schedules sometime change, so up to date information will also be available here on the website:

Events calendar - events where the band performs or interacts with the community
Activities calendar - activities where the band practices or members meet internally

what to bring to camp:

Day 1 - All Completed forms. You can find a list of required forms on the Forms page:

Emergency Care Form
Additional Medical Forms

Bring your required medications each day

Bring a bagged lunch daily. Students are not permitted to leave campus for lunch

A large refillable water container with your name on it. Camelbacks or similar is preferable to keep hydrated throughout the day

Comfortable running/walking shoes with socks to prevent blisters. Flip-flops and sandals are not permitted

Bring your instrument with mouthpiece, extra reeds, valve oil, etc

Sun block, sunglasses, bug repellant, hat

Wear light, comfortable clothing. Check Spirit Days to coordinate clothes with band friends!

Your payment form for Shoes (if applicable)

Check made payable to the “HHSBPA”
Cash in envelope with student name
Online here on our website

Attendance:

Attendance at all marching band rehearsals is mandatory. Marching band is a group activity, and every participant plays a vital role. We cannot function successfully if members are missing from the rehearsed formations. If you have fall activity conflicts it's essential that you communicate with Mr. Fisher to discuss a scheduling compromise!

Once you have arrived at school for July Band Camp, students may only leave before the end of the day for an absolute emergency for which they have obtained written permission from a parent or guardian and the Band Director. If communication is not made, the period of absence will be marked as “Unexcused” and may influence the student’s level of participation during the season

Please try to schedule medical, dental, or other appointments at times that do not conflict with the rehearsal schedule. Our preparation time is very limited and very important