Marching Band
The most visible EHS Bands ensemble — music, movement, preparation, and teamwork through camp, football games, festivals, parades, and community performances. Color Guard / Winter Guard are marked coming soon while Erie looks for an instructor.
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2026 Show — Louder than Life
Louder than Life
1. “Jump” · 2. “Living on a Prayer” · 3. “Any Way You Want It” · 4. “You Give Love a Bad Name”
Practice priorities: Jump and Living on a Prayer first, plus Maximum Strength Warm Up. Use only your assigned part.
Joining the marching band family
EHS Marching Band includes summer band camp, local parades, weekly after-school rehearsals, and weekly football games during the first part of the school year before students transition into their spring concert settings.
Current program guidance does not list an audition requirement for brass or woodwind students joining marching band. Percussion students should use the drumline placement process. Color Guard and Winter Guard are coming soon while the program seeks an instructor.
Band Camp 2026
Camp builds the season. Attendance, sleep, hydration, and attitude matter.
First day — Mon, July 27
Arrive ~3:50 p.m. · Starts 4:00 p.m. · Band room
- Week 1: Jul 27–30, 4–8 p.m. @ EHS Confirmed
- Jul 31: BoCo Fair parade rehearsal 9–11 a.m. @ SCHS (report north side 9:00; Mag 7 / cadence 9:45; parade block 10:15; shirts 10:45; dismiss 11:00) Confirmed
- Aug 1: BoCo Fair Parade · call 9:00 a.m. Roosevelt Park (8th & Coffman) · step-off 10:00 a.m. · ends ~10:45 · performance attire: comfortable neutral shorts, rehearsal T-shirt, tennis shoes; instruments out (no case storage) Confirmed
- Week 2: Aug 3–4 start 4:30–8:00 p.m. (choir retreats); Aug 5–6 return to 4:00–8:00 p.m. @ EHS Confirmed
- Spirit Week themes: Aug 3 Favorite Artist · Aug 4 Funky Accessories · Aug 5 Wrong Event · Aug 6 Decade Wars (Woodwinds 70s · Drum Majors 80s · Brass 90s · Drumline Y2K)
- Aug 6, 7:15 p.m.: Parent Preview & Ice Cream Social @ Tiger Stadium (~30 min; auditorium weather backup) Confirmed
- Aug 11, 9:00 a.m.: Drumline @ SVVSD Staff Convocation · call 8:30 a.m. Skyline HS Confirmed
- Aug 11 & 13: Refresher camp 5:00–8:00 p.m. @ EHS Confirmed
Donate ice cream (SignUpGenius) Band lockers form Super-suit sizing form
What to bring
- Instrument & required equipment
- Water bottle + snack
- Athletic clothes & closed-toe shoes (no jeans/sandals)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
- Music, lyre, flip folder when needed
By section
- Woodwinds: synthetic reeds (Legere preferred), cork grease, lip balm
- Brass: valve oil, lip balm, good mouthpiece
- Percussion / large instruments: all section gear; prepare physically
Uniforms & performance attire
BSN track attire orders closed August 3, 2026. Nike tracksuits and EHS band ball caps are for casual / early-season wear. Returning students with a proper fit do not need to replace track attire. Percussion needed pants and hats from that order; drumline hoodies are ordered separately.
Super suits (formal late-season / high-profile performance uniforms) are being prepped by the uniform committee. Members should submit measurements through the sizing form before the end of band camp.
Uniform sizing form (super suits) BSN attire shop Band shoes / class dues (RevTrak) · ~$47
Brass & woodwind
- Solid black marching shoes (approx. $47 via RevTrak when ordered)
- Long solid black socks
- EHS Band ball cap
- Track pants & track jacket
Percussion
- Solid black marching shoes + long black socks (approx. $47)
- EHS Band ball cap + track pants
- EHS Drumline hoodie — ordered separately; payment details announced when the item is listed
Shoe policy (2026)
- Standard: solid black marching-band-specific shoes
- Already-owned fully black tennis shoes OK this season only
- Need new shoes? Group order after camp — approx. $47, paid via the band shoes / class dues RevTrak page
Evening rehearsals & season
Evenings tentatively 6:30–8:30 p.m. Fall includes home football, Friendship Cup, SVVSD Band Night, parades, and more — call times TBD.
Marching FAQ
Is every camp day important?
Yes — camp moves fast; each day builds on the last.
Where is the music?
When do BSN attire orders close?
August 3, 2026 (track attire shop). Super-suit measurements use the sizing form before the end of camp.
Who’s on leadership?
See the Band Leadership Team page for 2026–27 roles.
Do I need a new tracksuit?
Not if your current set fits and meets requirements.
Are black tennis shoes OK?
For 2026 only if fully black. New marching shoes are about $47 via RevTrak.
How do students communicate?
Leaders use Slack. Some sections also use Discord or GroupMe for student-to-student chat.
Financial help?
Email Mr. Fruits privately — attire should never block participation.