This year the Marching Generals are a class 3A band with 50 members! Come out and see us at one of our many performances happening in September and October the season schedule is linked below. Band will be at all five home football games, two MMBA competitions, as well as the Reisterstown festival parade, and the Alsatia Mummers Hagerstown Halloween parade. Go Generals!

The sign up for next year‘s band will begin with our informational interest meeting held Thursday, June 3, 2027 in the school auditorium at 7 PM.

Contact John Olin, jolin@bcps.org with questions or concerns.

"The Marching Generals"

"The Best Band within 50 Miles of the Chesapeake Bay!"

Pride ◊ Dedication ◊ Musical & Marching Mastery

The purpose of Marching Band is to provide an experience where:

• A complex and competitive marching field show is presented at football games, tournaments, and local parades
• Camaraderie and school spirit are positively fostered
• Rhythmic movement and music are combined as an educational tool

The Marching Band Practices and Performs During the Fall Season

(August through October)

Regular Season Practice Schedule

• Tuesday & Thursday, 2:30pm-4:30pm, starting the first week of school in August

Season Performances

• All Home Football Games
• THS Fall Pep Rally
• Reisterstown Festival Parade (Reisterstown, MD)
• BCPS Marching Band Showcase
• Alsatia Mummers Halloween Parade (Hagerstown, MD)
• Dumbarton Middle School Performance
• Disney World, Orlando Florida (planned Spring Break 2025)

Registration for THS Marching Band

• Occurs at the end of the school year at the Marching Band Registration Meeting (end of May or early June)
• Students who plan to participate in Marching Band must attend this meeting with a parent
• Attendance is required for ALL student members at our August sleepover band camp in Darlington, MD
• Contact Mr. Olin, jolin@bcps.org, with questions

Official Communication

• Registered parents and students will receive regular emails from marchinggenerals@gmail.com, Mr. Olin, and the Crossbar system.
• Download the Crossbar app and enable notifications

Social Media

• Join our THS Marching Band Facebook Group