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Question
How do I know which band I should be in?
How does the marching band work?
Answer
Incoming 9th graders all register for 9th grade band. Incoming 10th graders register for 10th grade band or may audition for Varsity Band. Incoming Juniors and Seniors may register for Symphonic band or audition for either Varsity Band or Concert Band. Auditions happen in early April and students will be placed based on musical skill, ensemble citizenship, instrumentation needs, and personal interests.
All band students grades 10 - 12 combine together to form the Edina Hornet Marching Band. There is a camp in August where we learn the pregame and halftime show. It is a time when many new friendships are formed and lasting memories are created. During school, each class rehearses separately primarily on memorizing the music and then comes together in the evening once a week to work on the marching and performing. The marching band performs at the Edina home football games (as little as 2 and as many as 5) as well as the homecoming and State Fair parades. Every other year, students have the option of going with the marching band on a trip.
When is marching band?
Marching band begins two weeks before school starts in what we call SPAT Camp. SPAT Camp generally runs Monday through Friday from 9 am – 4 pm two weeks before school starts. Members of the Drumline have an additional camp prior to SPAT camp to work on the drum cadences and building the technique required to play marching percussion instruments.
Can I be in sports/activities and in marching band at the same time?
YES!!! It is entirely possible for students to participate in both Marching Band and a Fall sport or activity. We do our best to be flexible and supportive of students who have a fall conflict with the Marching Band schedule. We have students representing virtually every fall sport and activity who march in marching band and make it work successfully. It does take good time-management and communication skills, but the students who make it happen have rich and rewarding experiences at EHS. The best advice is to find other bandies that are in your same sport/activity and work together in figuring out how to navigate both schedules successfully.
I can’t seem to fit band into my schedule, what should I do?
Consider the following options to make band fit into your schedule:
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Request for A Seventh Credit
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Defer a required class to junior or senior year (Ex. Health and/or P.E.)
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Take some classes online (P.E., Health)
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Plan Ahead for all 4 years