MARCHING BAND

(Brass/Winds/Percussion and Color Guard)

The Felton Grove HS Marching Band is a dynamic ensemble of musicians and color guard members. Proudly representing the school, the marching band participates in numerous events throughout the year, with the primary season being in the Fall.

The marching band is an extracurricular ensemble that performs at home football games, local holiday parades, and various student body events. In the Fall, the marching band competes in several local North Carolina Band Master Association competitions, and Bands of America Regional and National marching band competitions. Students are expected to attend all rehearsals, including Band Camp, which begins in late July, as well as all home football games, competitions, and parades. After-school rehearsals start once the school year begins. There are fees(Fair Share) associated with membership in the marching band.

Color guard members come from diverse backgrounds, often with experience in dance, cheer, or gymnastics. The color guard is an integral part of the marching band, adding visual and artistic elements to the drill performance to enhance the show's theme or create a specific mood using flags, rifles, and other equipment. Auditions for color guard are held in the spring for the fall marching band season. Color guard members are expected to attend all rehearsals, including Band Camp, which begins in late July, as well as all home football games, competitions, and parades. After-school rehearsals commence once the school year starts. There are fees(Fair Share) associated with membership in the color guard.