GETTING STARTED

Welcome to yet another fun and exciting year for our Marching Lions. The season already looks very promising!  


Items to keep in mind:

  • During hurricane season, football games, rehearsals, competitions and any other scheduled events are always subject to being rescheduled or cancelled.  We will communicate any changes the moment we receive notification.  These changes will be communicated through the Band App. There is also a QR code on the last page of this packet. 

  • Attendance at rehearsals is very important.  If a student has to miss due to a family emergency or dr’s. appointment, please let Mrs. or Mr. Foster know.

  • On rehearsal days, if it is raining we will continue with practice INSIDE unless the School District cancels after school activity.

  • Attendance at all performances (Football Games and Competitions) is mandatory.  Please mark these dates on your calendar and make plans accordingly.  Competitions are all day events.  Students will be allowed to be signed out by their legal guardian AFTER they perform if necessary.  Unlike sports, Marching Band does not have a second-string or back-up players.  Every performer is important for making the “big picture” come together.  Marching a “hole” or have any missing parts in a small band is a challenge

  • The majority of the show is learned during Band Camp.  If a family vacation or event is planned during that time, please let us know so we can help that student get caught up with whatever they may miss.

  • If finding a ride to or from the school is an issue, please let Mr. or Mrs. Foster know so we can assist with finding arrangements.

  • detailed Itineraries and Schedules will be posted the MONDAY before a competition.  They will be posted on the BAND APP, Website and given out as paper copies

  • If anyone needs to be dropped off early or wait for a ride, Mr. Foster will be present the entire day.

BAND CAMP

  • Lunch will be from 11:30-1:00 during the second week of Camp.  

  • Please bring lunch with you. We will have additional snacks and food.

  • Students must remain at school for liability reasons.  Parents may bring food to their child, stay and have lunch 🙂 

  • Seniors with parental permission will be allowed to leave for lunch but must return before rehearsal begins.  Students will not be allowed to ride with another student under NO circumstances.

  • Periodic breaks will be given throughout the day

    • Checklist - athletic shoes, sun screen, bug repellant, hat, sunglasses, large water bottle, comfortable but appropriate clothes, snacks

CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PAY-TO-PLAY

  • $25.00 for Middle School students

  • $50.00 for High School students

    • Please turn this in to Mr. Foster. Do NOT turn this in to the office.

    • Once you pay the PTP fee, you do not have to pay it again for the remainder of the year for other activities (soccer, basketball, etc.)

    • This is due the LAST day of Band Camp

MARCHING BAND FEE PAYMENT

  • The band fee for 2026 is $125.

  • There are many options to help families and students: Payment plan, fundraisers, sponsorships, etc.

  • Students have one full year to complete payments.

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BAND CAMP

WEEK ONE

Monday, July 13th - Leadership only; prepare for Band Camp - 9:00 am-12:00

Tuesday, July 14th - Leadership only; prepare for Band Camp - 9:00 am-12:00

Wednesday, July 15th - All Percussion and Color Guard - 9:00 am-12:00

Thursday, July 16th - All Percussion and Color Guard - 9:00 am-12:00

Friday, July 17th - All Percussion and Color Guard - 9:00 am-12:00


WEEK TWO

Monday, July 20th - Full Band (brass, woodwinds, color guard, percussion) - 9:00 am-3:30

Tuesday, July 21st - Full Band - 9:00 am-3:30 pm

Wednesday, July 22nd - Full Band - 9:00 am-3:30 pm

Thursday, July 23rd - Full Band - 9:00 am-3:30 pm

Friday, July 24th - Full Band - 9:00 am-5:00 pm

  • Parent information meeting - 5:30 pm

  • Parent preview - 6:30 pm

  • CCSD PTP due


FIRST PERFORMANCE - Marching Band playing for Teacher Invocation - July 30th

AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSALS

Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays - 4:00-6:30

‍FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Games inYELLOW will be the ones which we will be attending.

Friday, August 21st - vs Central Pagelend (HOME)

Friday, August 28th - vs Cheraw (AWAY)

Friday, September 4th - vs Chesterfield (AWAY)

Friday, September 11th - vs Chester (AWAY)

Friday, September 18th - vs Andrew Jackson (HOME)

Friday, September 25th - vs Lake Wylie (HOME)

Friday, October 2nd - vs Buford (HOME)

Friday, October 9th - vs Blacksburg (AWAY)

Friday, October 16 - STADIUM REHEARSAL FROM 4:00 - 5:30

Friday, October 23rd - vs Great Falls (AWAY) 

Friday, October 30th - vs Fairfield Central (HOME)

Friday, November 6th - Playoffs TBD

Friday, November 13th - Playoffs TBD if they win

Friday, November 20th - Playoffs TBD if they win

Friday, December 4th - State Championships TBD if they win

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 12th - Parent Exhibition (LHS Stadium)

Saturday, September 19th - Airport High School

Saturday, September 26th - Boiling Springs

Saturday, October 17th - Olde English Festival of Bands, Rock Hill District 3 Stadium 

Saturday, October 24th - SCBDA State Marching Finals

2026 Marching Band Forms to be turned in….

2026 Marching Band Information

2026 Marching Band Resources

You may print all of the following PDF’s if you wish and return to Mr. Foster or Mrs. Foster. If you do not have a printer, paper copies of all of this information will be given to the students during band camp.

Music and Audio...coming soon