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Marching Band 2026
Fall participation, competitive marching band planning, working dates, and next steps.
Marching Band 2026
This page covers the full 2026 marching band season: the schedule, what is expected, the cost, and how it is funded.
The Screaming Eagle Regiment is a competitive marching band. Sign-up for the 2026 season is closed.
The Season at a Glance
The band calendar is the single source for all marching band dates, times, and locations. Check it often. It is kept current as the season develops.
Regular rehearsals run Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 - 7:00 PM, plus Saturdays on non-competition weeks. Colorguard and leadership have additional times. Every specific date lives on the calendar.
What Is Expected
Marching band is a season-long commitment. Students are expected to:
- attend rehearsals consistently
- be present for summer preparation, band camp, and leadership/colorguard week
- attend all scheduled performances, including football games, competitions, NHCS district events, and parades
- keep up with music, drill, and equipment
The Cost
The full competitive season costs roughly $42,000 to $47,000 to operate. That covers staff, custom music, drill and choreography, colorguard uniforms and equipment, props, instruments and equipment, transportation, competition logistics, meals, water, and maintenance.
NHCS has covered transportation for the past two seasons, and we expect that to continue. If it does, the shared funding goal for the band is closer to $35,000 to $41,000.
On a band of about 70 students, that is roughly $600 to $670 per student in true cost, or about $500 to $585 per student as the shared goal.
This is not a bill. No student pays a required individual fee. What we ask each family to help meet is a $500 funding goal. See how we fund the season for the full breakdown and the ways to meet it.
How It Is Funded
We set Fair-Share Funding Goals and ask every family to help meet them. Funding comes from:
- sponsorships (the largest source; one $2,000 sponsor can cover a student and several others)
- fundraisers
- booster support
- school and district support where available
- optional family contributions
- hardship support
No student is excluded from a band activity because of financial hardship. If cost is a concern, talk to Mr. Parker. That conversation is private.
Enrolled Families
If your student is marching this season, your family portal is your home base. Update your contact information, check your funding, and stay current there.
For how the season is funded and the ways to meet the $500 family funding goal, see how we fund the season.
Questions
Email Mr. Parker at robert.parker@nhcs.net or call (910) 790-2360.