Spaulding High Music Department
Marching Band
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155 Member Spaulding High School Marching Band is recognized throughout New Hampshire and New England as an outstanding drum corp style marching band.
Marching Band Season begins with the selection and rehearsing of music in mid May each year and Pre Band Camp in early June when the incoming freshman are invited to rehearse with band for the first time. Each student receives an individual copy of the fall season halftime show and music as well as a CD to practice with to prepare for band camp in August. There is a separate link on this website with details and photos in the band camp and photo sections with more information about this week of preparation in the summer and prior to band camp.
The marching band performs in local and regional parades, half time shows, and at the annual elementary school tour, the MIOSM Concert in March and at Veteran’s events as well as school functions.
Students play wind instruments such as piccolo, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, French horn, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn and tuba Students may also be part of the front ensemble in the percussion section as keyboard mallet players, and timpani, and other concert percussion instruments. Percussion students will be placed on snare drum, quads, bass drum or cymbal parts by audition and ability level. Students interested in the colorguard portion of the marching band will be auditioned on equipment such as flag, or rifle and dance ability as well as motivation and personal experience.
All students are welcome and encouraged to take part in the marching band. Football season includes Friday and sometimes Saturday football games which the band performs at the half time show. Attendance is necessary at all events and a calendar is given to each student to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Marching Band begins in June and ends on a daily basis in mid-October when concert band begins. Marching and Concert band meet daily from 1:30-2:15pm. Preparation for the Winter Holiday Village concert begins in October and is completed in December. Classical Concert, MIOSM Concert, BLAST Concert and many events in the spring season are the focus of concert band and daily rehearsals. Students who sign up for band on their schedule are automatically in both marching and concert band which meets daily throughout the school year in a mini block.
Competencies and grading procedures are located on the curriculum link and provide a clear description of grading in band.
Please feel free to view the photo and video section to view recent performances of the Spaulding High School Marching Band.
Student Access provides downloadable materials including music and marching drill charts to further assist students in learning their music based on the season. User Name and Password are required. Students may contact one of the Directors for the access info.
Marching Band Season begins with the selection and rehearsing of music in mid May each year and Pre Band Camp in early June when the incoming freshman are invited to rehearse with band for the first time. Each student receives an individual copy of the fall season halftime show and music as well as a CD to practice with to prepare for band camp in August. There is a separate link on this website with details and photos in the band camp and photo sections with more information about this week of preparation in the summer and prior to band camp.
The marching band performs in local and regional parades, half time shows, and at the annual elementary school tour, the MIOSM Concert in March and at Veteran’s events as well as school functions.
Students play wind instruments such as piccolo, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, French horn, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn and tuba Students may also be part of the front ensemble in the percussion section as keyboard mallet players, and timpani, and other concert percussion instruments. Percussion students will be placed on snare drum, quads, bass drum or cymbal parts by audition and ability level. Students interested in the colorguard portion of the marching band will be auditioned on equipment such as flag, or rifle and dance ability as well as motivation and personal experience.
All students are welcome and encouraged to take part in the marching band. Football season includes Friday and sometimes Saturday football games which the band performs at the half time show. Attendance is necessary at all events and a calendar is given to each student to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Marching Band begins in June and ends on a daily basis in mid-October when concert band begins. Marching and Concert band meet daily from 1:30-2:15pm. Preparation for the Winter Holiday Village concert begins in October and is completed in December. Classical Concert, MIOSM Concert, BLAST Concert and many events in the spring season are the focus of concert band and daily rehearsals. Students who sign up for band on their schedule are automatically in both marching and concert band which meets daily throughout the school year in a mini block.
Competencies and grading procedures are located on the curriculum link and provide a clear description of grading in band.
Please feel free to view the photo and video section to view recent performances of the Spaulding High School Marching Band.
Student Access provides downloadable materials including music and marching drill charts to further assist students in learning their music based on the season. User Name and Password are required. Students may contact one of the Directors for the access info.
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