Hello All - For a number of years that I have been involved in High School Marching Band activities, I have seen dwindling numbers in the High School Marching Band programs in the Southeastern PA region. I always wondered if it was the schedule or style of judging. While there are ups and downs in attendance and participation, there is no doubt Marching Band is a commitment. There are various reasons for the attendance numbers, Continue reading
Hi Gang! It is mid August already, so you all know that it means Band Camp Time has finally arrived for most colleges and high school programs.
West Chester
Band Camp shows have been prepared, kids are learning the routine, the drill, and hopefully the show and music! August 2010 kicks off the Marching Band Season for most.
Here is the link to the USSBA 2010 Band Schedules: http://www.yea.org/site/PageServer?pagename=USSBA_Fall_Schedule from the yea.org web site.
Here is the link to the Cavalcade of Bands Schedules from their site: http://www.cavalcadeofbands.com/tables.php?p=11&t=Show&r=Marching
And, Here is the Tournament of Bands Schedule Page: http://www.njatob.org/index.php?option=com_fabrik&view=table&tableid=33&calculations=0&resetfilters=0&Itemid=115
Start planning your dates now for all the competitions and festivals. It will surely be a busy, and great season!
Hello All – Here it is Spring 2010 already. The USSBA has announced their Fall Schedule Sign Up link located here: http://www.yea.org/site/Survey?SURVEY_ID=8600&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS
The Sign Up for schools is going on right now. Dates go from Sept 11th through Nov 6th before the state and national championships start.
Hello All - For those in the Southeastern Pennsylvania area, North Penn High School is hosting the USSBA Pennsylvania State Championship Thursday, October 22nd 2009. The event features local area bands surrounding the North Penn School district such as Methacton, Perkiomen Valley, Nazareth High School, Upper Moreland and Abington to name a few! The event kicks off at 5:10pm. It should be a nice night with a forecast of mostly sunny skies and highs into the 70′s.
