MARCHING BAND
What is it?
One of the largest organizations in the school, the Marching Eagles are a competitive marching band at the local, regional and national level, which also performs at all home football games, as well as select away games. The band is a nine-time Bands of America National Champion in our school size!
Who can participate?
Fall marching band includes all interested brass, woodwind, percussion, and color guard students at BHS. Experience on an instrument is beneficial, but not required, and anyone who wants to learn to dance and/or spin equipment is welcome in the color guard.
When does it take place?
There are some rehearsals in the late summer, including the required week of band camp, but once school starts, we rehearse several times during the week after school. Marching band usually concludes in the first or second week of November.
PEP BAND
What is it?
The pep band is made up of students who participate in one of the band classes at school (either Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble, or Percussion class). We perform at all home varsity boys' basketball games, as well as a couple of girls' varsity basketball games. We are there to support the team with tunes!
Who can participate?
Any member of one of the band classes at school.
When does it take place?
Pep band starts up in the late fall and lasts until basketball season is over. We will rehearse a few times after school, but mostly just on the nights of home basketball games.
JAZZ BAND
What is it?
Jazz Band explores the awesome world of jazz music and learns to play in the various styles it requires.
Who can participate?
Members of the band classes at school, as well as keyboardists and guitarists who may be interested, but aren't in band. Those students should see one of the directors as soon as possible so we are aware you're out there!
When does it take place?
Jazz band will start up in the late fall and last for the remainder of the school year. Rehearsals will be held after school a couple of times a week on a regular basis.
INDOOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
What is it?
IPE is a competitive indoor percussion ensemble/drum line that participates in local, regional, and national competitions. It's another facet of the marching arts, but during the winter and inside in a gym.
Who can participate?
Members of the band classes at BHS (Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble, or Percussion class) are eligible. Keyboard players and guitarists who are not in band could also potentially participate, but would need to speak to the director as soon as possible so we know you're out there!
When does it take place?
Indoor Percussion Ensemble starts up in November and lasts through the middle of April. Rehearsals are on a regular basis several times a week both after school and in the evenings, and competitions or rehearsals also take place on weekends.
Contact:
Mr. Halls, [email protected]
WINTER GUARD
What is it?
The BHS Winter Guard is a competitive indoor color guard that participates in local, regional and national competitions. It's another facet of the marching arts that involves dance, flag, sabre and rifle.
Who can participate?
Anyone who likes to dance (or would like to learn!) or who would like to learn how to handle the equipment (flag, sabre, rifle). Experience is beneficial, but not a requirement!
When does it take place?
Winter Guard starts in November and lasts through mid-April. Rehearsals are on a regular basis several times a week both after school and in the evenings, and competitions or rehearsals also take place on weekends.