Marching Band

The season is upon us! Participants and their families will receive regular updates via the crossbar app and email.

• The Marching Band sign up meeting will be Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ 7pm in the Auditorium.
• Each participating student must attend the meeting with a parent/guardian
• Contact Mr. Rhen, drhen@bcps.org with questions.

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"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 November)

Season Performances

• Home Football Games
• THS Fall Pep Rally
• Reisterstown Festival Parade (Reisterstown, MD)
• Columbus Parade (Baltimore, MD)
• Westminster High School Invitational Showcase
• BCPS Marching Band Showcase
• Alsatia Mummers Halloween Parade (Hagerstown, MD)
• Dumbarton Middle School Performance
• Local Elementary School Performances
• 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. Rhen with questions

Communication

• Registered parents and students will receive regular emails from marchinggenerals@gmail.com
• Join our THS Marching Band Facebook Group
• Download the Crossbar app and enable notifications