WHY JOIN MARCHING BAND?

  • Meet new people and make friends you’ll have throughout high school, all before your first day of school!
  • 85% of 2024 Marching Band Members earned NA Scholar awards during Marching Band season, showing a strong academic record
  • Leadership training and leadership opportunities

WHAT IS THE STUDENT TIME COMMITMENT? 

  • Band Camp: Runs August 4 – August 8 and August 11 – 15 (8am – 4pm)
  • See the NA Bands Calendar for full schedule of rehearsals and events

WHAT IS THE PARENT TIME COMMITMENT?

  • Transportation: Parents are responsible for providing transportation to/from Band Camp at NASH
  • Parents are responsible for picking their student up from NASH at 5pm after rehearsals (students at NAI take the after school activity shuttle to NASH for Tuesday/Thursday rehearsals)
  • Volunteering:  As an important part of marching band, parents are asked to volunteer at least twice during the season. Examples of volunteer opportunities include distribute/check-in band uniforms, sell at concession stand, photograph the band's performance, help on photo day, donate snacks, logistical/trailer/storage repairs, and chaperoning trips

WHAT IS THE COST?

  • There is a $350 Marching Band fee payable to the NADBP.
  • The NA School District Activity fee for Marching Band is $50 per student
  • Musicians must purchase MTX marching band shoes (approx. cost $50)
  • Students are provided NA Band Apparel, some one-time, some annually!
  • Fundraising options are available to help families cover costs
  • Financial assistance is available for families experiencing financial hardships

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES?

  • Don’t play an instrument? No problem, we have opportunities as Managers, Color Guard, Dance Team, and Majorettes as well! We also have had many orchestra and choral students learn to play instruments for marching band! 

QUESTIONS? – Email northalleghenybands@gmail.com