Marching Band Information
2024-2025

Updated April 8th, 2024. Please check back for updated times and other information.

Enrollment

REGISTRATION ENDS 4/12/2024!

New Members: Create your Membership Toolkit account
Returning Members: Register on Membership Toolkit

Please join us to complete your registration:

  • Parkview Marching Band Registration Night and Orientation
    Thursday, March 21, 2024
    • Parkview High School Band Room
      6-7pm – Orientation
      7pm – Registration
  • Rising 9th Grader Registration
    Thursday, February 22, 2024
    • Trickum Middle School
      5:30–7pm

Important:

  1. Band Camp is mandatory for marching band participants.
  2. Students in Marching Band must be enrolled in a Parkview High School Band Class.
  3. See Band Camp schedule, attendance and financial information below.

Band Camp

Band Camp Schedule 2024

  • Pre-Camp
    July 18 – July 19, 2024
    9am–4pm
    MANDATORY for Color Guard, Percussion, and Student Leadership
  • Band Camp
    July 22 – July 26, 2024
    8am–8pm
    MANDATORY for All Members
  • Night Camp
    July 29 – August 2nd, 2024
    4pm–8pm

Fall Rehearsal Dates

The Marching Band is “Active Duty” from the start of band camp through the first 15 weeks of the school year. Our rehearsal schedule is below. Please see the calendar for more details.

  • Until Labor Day: Mondays 2:30 – 4:30pm Music Rehearsals
  • Whole Season: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 – 8pm
    • 2:30 pm – Band Room open for study hall
    • 4:00 pm – Students Report/Field Set-up
    • 4:30 pm – Rehearsal Begins
    • 7:30 pm – Rehearsal Ends/Pack-up Equipment
    • 8:00 pm – Dismissal (students picked up)

Financial Commitment

The Parkview Band Boosters provides the main funding source for the PHS Band. An incredible amount of money is needed to operate a large, successful program. The expected annual financial contribution is as follows:

  • Concert Only (people who are not in marching band) $160
  • Marching Band Members
    • All Members: $50 Non-Refundable Registration Deposit
    • All Members: $670 (including the deposit)
    • Percussion Members: +$150
    • Color Guard: +$150

Each family is expected to pay this amount each year. The Band Boosters offer many fundraising opportunities throughout the year to help students and parents meet this obligation. If your family is experiencing a temporary financial hardship, please contact a director at your convenience so we can craft an individualized plan that will allow you to make payments that fit your budget.

Marching Band Fees Breakdown

  • Band Camp Meals: $45
  • Equipment Maintenance: $30
  • Show Shirt: $20
  • Uniform Materials: $50
  • Band Instructional Fees: $225
  • Band Participation Fee: $300

Additional Expenses

  • GCPS Instrument Rental Fee $30 (half year), $60 (full year) – paid through MyPaymentsPlus
  • Lyre and Flip Folder $12 (This fee can be waived if you already own one)

Payment Plans

Four standard payment plan options are available including:

  • Pay in full by July 1st
  • 4 month payment plan (July, Aug, Sep, Oct)
  • 8 month payment plan (July–Feb)
  • 11 month payment plan (July–June)

Attendance Commitment

All dates are required for the entirety of the season. We have very strict attendance policies which help to keep the quality of our band and performances at a high level. Students must attend all dates listed above, regardless of circumstance. A complete copy of our attendance policies will be handed out after enrollment in the program.

Physicals

Marching Band is very active! To participate, a physical exam is required.