All About Marching Band
Newtown High School Marching Band Highlights
Practices for the season begin in July. Please see the Schedule Page for more details. Unless otherwise noted, all practices will be held at Newtown High School. Please remember to bring water and wear sunscreen. Attendance at summer practices is not mandatory if you have vacation plans. However, if you are in Newtown you are expected to be there. Attendance is mandatory at Band Camp unless you have spoken to Mr. Eckhardt.
After Band Camp, practices are Mondays and Thursdays during the season. There are additional sectional practices on Wednesdays.
Please read the following guides, all found in your Handbook:
- Participate in a highly regarded championship marching band. All musical and drill instruction is included. Bus transportation is provided to all events.
- Great uniforms!
- Two-night, three-day trip out of state to a regional competition. Hotel, coach bus and some meals included.
- Summer band camp provides a wonderful opportunity to become comfortable with the high school and meet more than 100 new friends BEFORE the first day of school.
- Co-ed organization.
- Friendships that will last beyond high school.
- Pride and satisfaction at being part of an organization that values quality and is always striving to improve. EVERYONE plays the entire show at all competitions and no one sits out. Older student leaders help newer students to master the music and drill movements.
- Opportunities for leadership within the band. Great on the college application!
- Season only runs until mid-November, leaving plenty of time for sports and other activities.
Practices for the season begin in July. Please see the Schedule Page for more details. Unless otherwise noted, all practices will be held at Newtown High School. Please remember to bring water and wear sunscreen. Attendance at summer practices is not mandatory if you have vacation plans. However, if you are in Newtown you are expected to be there. Attendance is mandatory at Band Camp unless you have spoken to Mr. Eckhardt.
After Band Camp, practices are Mondays and Thursdays during the season. There are additional sectional practices on Wednesdays.
Please read the following guides, all found in your Handbook:
- Band Uniform Care
- Uniform Wear
- Dress Code Rules
- Band Rules
- Attendance Policy
- Rehearsal Procedures
- Performance Procedures
- Parental Pick-Up Policy for Performances
- Code of Conduct for Overnight Trips
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