Football games:  Arrive at the Band room by 5:45 p.m. on the evening of home games to dress for the performance.  The band will proceed to the stadium at 6:45 to prepare for the pre-game.  After the pre-game show, sit in the designated sections as directed.  The band seating area is for BAND members, ONLY!  Standing on the platform in front of the band area is not considered being in the band seating area.  Stay with the group.  The boosters will supply water during the first half of the game.  Students are NOT allowed to have food or drinks brought to them by friends or parents. (The 3rd quarter you are allowed to go to the concession stand.)  Stay in UNIFORM!  WEAR IT PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES, YOU MAY TAKE OFF YOUR HAT WHILE IN THE STANDS, HOWEVER KEEP TRACK OF IT.  (Know your hat number)

Restroom requests will be monitored by the chaperones to ensure that no one wanders off.  After the halftime performance, students will be given a break during the 3rd quarter.  You will be required to be back in your seat before the clock hits 0:00. The band will play during the 4th quarter in the stands.

Band members are required to stay with the BAND for the entire game.  After the game, the band will march back to the band room to change.  Remember uniforms are to be kept in the uniform closet in the band room and they should be hung up neatly therefore ready to go for the next performance.

NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE STADIUM PRIOR TO THE END OF THE GAME WITHOUT ONE OF THE DIRECTORS OR CHAPERONES.

While in uniform, band/color guard members represent the band program at GHS, the school and the county.  Students are expected to act in a mature, controlled manner at all times.  Improper behavior or language will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action. REMEMBER: GRADES REFLECT THE QUALITY OF PARTICIPATION IN ALL PERFORMANCE AND REHEARSAL SITUATIONS.

GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL BANDS

PERFORMING GROUPS

As a member of the Gloucester High School Band, students are required to rehearse and perform with the respective groups.  The performing groups include the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Field Show Marching Band, Parade/Community Events Marching Band, and the Jazz Ensembles.

The band grade is significantly impacted by the student’s attitude, the quality of the student’s participation, and by attendance at after-school rehearsals/performances.

Work, out-of-season GHS sports conditioning, recreation league sports and other avoidable conflicts are not considered excuses for missing a Band activity.  The schedule is given well in advance. If any changes to the schedule are necessary, ample notice will be given. 

WIND ENSEMBLE

This group is made up of students who place in the higher chairs of the respective sections.  This group plays at all concerts, the District Festival and an occasional special event.

SYMPHONIC BAND

This group is composed of the entire band membership.  Performances include all concerts and the District Festival.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

This group is made up of advanced players.  Students must play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass guitar, piano or drum set.  Guitar players must be able to read music (chord symbols, not tab) Students must also take a Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band class in addition to the Jazz Class. This group performs at many community events through out the year as well as concerts and festivals.