Marching BandThe Chippewa Valley “Big Reds” Marching Band has a rich history of competing regularly with the best High School Marching Bands in the State of Michigan. The group performs in many parades, football game half-time shows, and marching band competitions each year both locally and across the nation. Practices for the Marching band are intense but the rewards and memories are substantial and last a life-time. Last year the band regularly placed in the top group for the competitions they participated in. NOTE: Students that complete two years of marching band may waive a .5 credit of either PE I or PE II. Attendance requirements must also be met. See the Guidance Department for more information. The Chippewa Valley Marching Band continues to perform excellence in music wherever they go. The band competes throughout the fall at Scholastic Marching Band (SMB) Invitationals and MSBOA Marching Band Festival.
The Big Red Marching Band special performances and honors include:
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Marching Band 2019-2020 Season
Band Camp
2019 band camp will be during the weeks of July 29th and August 8th
It is mandatory for all marching band and color guard students to attend band camp (both weeks). Band camp is where students learn the drill for the upcoming season's show. Like a chain with a weak link, the whole band suffers when one student is out of step. The Band Boosters provide lunch for the students every day and water and snacks at breaks.
Students do not need to wear a uniform during band camp, but are expected to dress in school appropriate summer clothing: shorts, a short sleeve top, socks and sturdy shoes. Flip-flops, sandals, and backless shoes are not allowed as they can be hazardous when marching. Students should wear a hat and bring plenty of sunscreen as they spend most of each day outside.
Though they are provided water at break times, students are encouraged to bring water bottles which can be refilled during breaks.
The fee for band camp covers the cost of the two weeks of band camp including instructors, building usage fees, and food. A discount is available for families with multiple students participating. See the payment form for more details . Click on the following link to see the band camp clothing & fee payment form: 2019-20 Order form
Marching Band Practices
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- Band Camp is scheduled for July 28th - August 2nd and August 5-8 from 8 am until 4 pm, with a friends and family performance in the evening, Thursday, August 8.
- Fall practices are scheduled every Tuesday & Thursday starting August 20 from 3pm until 6pm at CVHS 2019 PerformancesAugust
29 Home Football Game vs Saline (@ Wayne State) September 2 AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade 6 Home Football vs Roseville 8 Richmond Good Old Days Parade 13 Home Football Game vs Ike 21 SMB Show at Pontiac 27 Home Football Game vs Dakota (Homecoming) October 5 SMB Show at Chippewa Valley 15/16 MSBOA Marching Band Festival @ TBD 18 Home Football vs Romeo (MS Night) 19 SMB Show @ Brandon High School 22 Collage Concert at Dakota HS 25 Home football vs Utica (Senior Night) November 28 Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade NOTE: See the web-site calendar for updates for the above events. |
Summer Drumline & Pit practicesSummer practice dates & times will be announced around the end of each school year. Students in these programs should be aware that practices will likely run all summer long!
Marching band students are invited to attend away football games in order to show student spirit and support for the team. This 'PEP' band is formed by volunteer members of marching band. Attendance is coordinated each week by the Drum Majors.
Band parents are asked to help provide transportation for students and have nearly as much fun as the students do each week. The more we get to go, the better the group sounds and the more fun we all have! New this year, the band has a small(er) trailer that will be used to transport the larger instruments (tubas, batterie, etc). We will be looking for parents to volunteer to help get this trailer to each of the away games. It is small and light enough to be pulled by most vehicles. NOTE: PEP BAND IS VOLUNTARY, NOT MANDATORY 2019 PEP Band ScheduleSeptember
20 @ Anchor Bay HS October 3 @ Warren Mott HS 11 @ Stevenson HS |
Attendance Policy
All members are expected to be at all practices. Members will be excused from practices for family vacations and important family events (i.e., wedding, funeral, bat mitzvah, etc). Members will not be excused to study for classes, to babysit, or to work. It is the members responsibility to work out transportation to and from practice. All members are expected to be at all performances. Members MAY be excused from performances for family vacations & important family events at the discretion of the director. All absences must be approved in advance. Only illness or sudden family emergencies will be excused after the fact. Unexcused or excessive excused absences will be cause for dismissal from the marching band.
TO REPORT AN ABSENCE: Call 586-723-2571 (band room) or email Mr. Hoey at: thoey@cvs.k12.mi.us
TO REPORT AN ABSENCE: Call 586-723-2571 (band room) or email Mr. Hoey at: thoey@cvs.k12.mi.us
Special Note to Parents
We know you already do so much for the band, but remember each time the marching band performs it takes a number of parents to help with the logistics, planning, and coordination to make it work. It’s all to benefit the band and is required to make everything to run smoothly. Consider supporting your kids by offering your assistance. We’re always in need helping with uniforms, moving equipment, planning or serving meals, and chaperoning. Please contact any of the band staff or boosters to offer your help. It’s greatly appreciated!
18300 Nineteen Mile Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038 -- Phone: 586-723-2300 Fax: 586-723-2301
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