2024 Marching Season
Bloomsburg Area High School
Marching Band
BHS Marching Band proudly presents:
Out to Sea
Check our band camp dates and stay up-to-date. More to follow!
Class Syllabus
2024 BHS Marching Band Syllabus.pdfRehearsals
Summer Rehearsal Schedule
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Students are expected to attend 3 of the 6 rehearsals. You may also come to other instrument days if that works for you.
Those interested in being a section leader should attend many to build rapport and demonstrate your abilities.
Woodwinds
Monday, July 8
Thursday, July 11
Monday, July 15
Thursday, July 18
Monday, July 22
Thursday, July 25
Brass
Tuesday, July 9
Thursday, July 11
Monday, July 16
Thursday, July 18
Tuesday, July 23
Thursday, July 25
Percussion
Wednesday, July 10
Thursday, July 11
Wednesday, July 17
Thursday, July 18
Wednesday, July 24
Thursday, July 25
Color Guard
Wednesday, July 10
Thursday, July 11
Monday, July 17
*Tuesday, July 23 (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Wednesday, July 24
*Thursday, July 25 (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Band Camp (Instrumentalists and Color Guard)
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
*Fridays are half days from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.*
All rehearsals will take place on the field or in the band room.
Band Camp is mandatory if you want a spot on the field. See the syllabus for more information. Failure to attend will potentially result in the removal of the class.
Week 1
Monday, July 29
Tuesday, July 30
Wednesday, July 31
Thursday, August 1
Friday, August 2 (8:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
Week 2
Monday, August 5
Tuesday, August 6
Wednesday, August 7
Thursday, August 8
Friday, August 9 (8:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
2024 BHS Marching Required Rehearsals.pdfFall After-School Night Rehearsals
Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM until the competitive season is over at the end of October.
Full Band reports on the following dates:
Wednesday, August 14
Wednesday, August 21
Wednesday, August 28
Wednesday, September 4
Wednesday, September 11
Wednesday, September 18
Wednesday, September 25
Wednesday, October 2
Wednesday, October 9
Wednesday, October 16
Wednesday, October 23
Wednesday, October 30
WHAT TO BRING TO REHEARSALS:
All equipment: instruments/sticks/reeds/music/folios/lyres/drill/dot book/flags/poles/rifles/etc.
Drill/Dot book and music - always. Yes, this is listed twice.
Pencils/highlighters for your drill coordinates
Water bottle/canteen for on-field practices
Eat breakfast before morning rehearsals!
Comfortable weather-appropriate clothes. See school guidelines on dress code, check the weather, and plan accordingly.
Appropriate footwear: athletic socks and gym shoes - no flip flops, crocks, or dress shoes!
Hat(s) to block sun exposure (wind players especially should wear one to avoid sunburned lips which will affect your playing)
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Snacks - Any food items should be sent in re-sealable plastic containers or Ziploc bags. Food other than water is not allowed on the field at any time.
Marching Band Required Events
2024 BHS Marching Band All Performances.docx