Marching Band & Color Guard
About the Foothill Marching Band & Color Guard
About The Foothill Marching Band/Color Guard
The Foothill High School Marching Band/Color Guard has nearly 200 members. Any music student at Foothill High School can participate.
Marching Band/Color Guard participates in both Northern California Band Association (NCBA) competitions and Western Band Association (WBA) competitions through the months of October and November.
Key points about Marching Band/Color Guard:
- Students who participate in 2 years of marching band receive 2 semesters of PE credit.
- Students who complete two seasons of marching are eligible for a Block F and can get a letterman jacket. Students receive additional Letterman Jacket decorations with each year spent in marching band.
- Parents are welcome (and encouraged) to attend rehearsals.
- Attendance at all competitions is mandatory.
- Incoming freshman should complete the information form.
- Since Freshman must take PE, those participating in Marching Band will have an A period PE class.
Marching Band/Color Guard is under the direction of Moises Fagundes.
Marching Band/Color Guard Suggested Donation 2023-24
Marching Band Commitment
Marching band is a significant commitment: a commitment of time, physical dedication, rehearsals, and more. The Marching Bands success is dependent on the commitment of our students to the ensemble.
Along with fantastic memories and friendships, the Marching Band offers opportunities for sharpening performance skills and leadership opportunities.
Below is an overview of the schedule, events, and competitions from August to November.
Rehearsals during the School Year
(Times are subject to change)
Tuesday, Thursday Rehearsals
Full Ensemble
5:30p – 9:00p
Saturday Rehearsals
August through November
Full Ensemble
12p-9pm
Dinner Break 4:30 – 6 (approximately)
Competitions
October and November
Click here to view the Calendar. All competitions and performance are listed there.
Latest Marching Band News
Incoming Student Meeting
Hi Incoming Student Band Families Thank you so much for joining our call tonight. It was so great to connect with more than 60 students that will be joining our band program for the 2020-2021 school year. Here are some key links from tonight: Incoming Student Parent...
2020 Foothill Banquet Slideshow
Hello Band Families Thank you to all who attended the 2020 Virtual Banquet. We are so proud of those that won awards and will miss our 2020 Senior Class so much! Please enjoy the 2020 Foothill Banquet Slideshow!
May Band Booster Meeting
Please attend the Band Booster Meeting on May 22, 2020 at 6:00 pm. We are going to cover important end of year topics, update our families about the 2020 Band Season and a number of other topics. The zoom information is published in the email from the Band Booster.
Important: Band Yearbook Pickup
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