Marching Band
The Marching Band at Greenbrier East performs advanced marching band shows with the wind parts being arranged by Brian Carr and the Percussion arranged by Arron Statler throughout the fall season.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with additional sectionals scheduled as needed. Students are expected to attend all rehearsals, arrive prepared with music, and participate in sectionals as assigned.
Typical Season
Marching Band season starts in mid July with a Pre Camp this includes fundamentals and basic drill along with musical preparation, This is then followed by an overnight camp usually lasting 3 days. After the camps we help out the State Fair with parking then once school starts we start regular rehearsals and prepare to perform for competitions and games.
Instrumentation
The ensemble typically includes flutes, oboes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, horns, trombones, euphonium, tuba, melodic percussion, and marching percussion. Instrumentation may vary by repertoire.
How to Join
Membership is open to everyone. Interested students should contact the music department for more information.