The Montgomery High School Marching Band
The Montgomery High School Marching Band was founded in August of 2003 by 55 incredibly dedicated students. Many of these students did not even know what a marching band was, but still made the huge time commitment involved in making a marching band successful. Through their work-ethic and fantastic attitude, they set the foundation for the model of excellence the band lives by.
The Montgomery High School Marching Band is one of the largest co-curricular activities at Montgomery High School. It rehearses Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after school until 5:00 p.m. The instrumental component of the marching band is open to all students registered for a curricular music ensemble. The color-guard component of the marching band is open to all students at Montgomery High School by audition only.
Since its founding, the band has received excellent and superior ratings at local and regional festivals and has been recognized by the United States Marines for its high level of military bearing and professionalism. The band has been awarded best music awards and the USSBA Spirit Award. In the 2007, 2008, and 2009 seasons, the band received superior ratings at all of the festivals it attended as well as the following awards at some of the festivals: best music, best marching, best color guard, and best overall effect.
The Montgomery High School Marching Band performs at all Montgomery High School varsity football games, local and regional parades, and local and regional festivals. It is a voluntary ensemble with membership coming from the over 200 students in the curricular instrumental music program. Rehearsals take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Important Forms and Information
PLEASE NOTE: This handbook does not yet include the performance dates. Our athletic department is still working on the football schedule. It does include all rehearsal dates and summer band camp dates as well as the sign up form!
Included in this handbook are most of the performance dates and rehearsal schedules for the 2012-2013 marching band season. Please fill out the membership form and return it to either Mr. Heller or Mr. Warshafsky by May 15th, 2012. Please also make sure you have completed the online registration form!
CLICK HERE: Marching Band Volunteer Needs!! There are a number of volunteer needs for the marching band, especially on the chaperone and uniform crew. All parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer. It is a great experience and we can use your help!
Because the marching band travels regularly, we need a medical form from every student. This form gives medical personnel permission to treat your child in the event of an emergency. We cannot allow a student to participate without this form
The 2012-2013 Field ShowSTAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEXT SEASON'S SHOW!!
2010-2011 - American Styles in Music
God Bless America
Caravan
Somewhere Over the Rainbow/Somewhere
Maria
25 or 6 to 4
Somewhere
2009-2010
Pictures at an Exhibition
2008-2009
A tribute to George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue
Porgy and Bess
An American in Paris
2007-2008
Selections from Firebird
Selections from Carmina Burana
2006-2007
An Outdoor Overture
Shenendoah
Solstice (percussion feature)
Variations on a Shaker Melody
2005-2006
Novena
Ammerland
Percussion Feature by Alan Kinsey
Estancia
2004-2005
Payload
Fire of Eternal Glory
Malaguena
2003-2004
America Fantasy
Percussion feature
Land of Make Believe
