Author: Brian Divver
To The Moon at Hershey Nov 13, 2022
To The Moon 2022 – Hershey Cavalcade Final Performance
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Wildwood 2022 – Livin The Dream Final Show
Forte Winter Guard
Who Are We?
Forte Winter Guard, our indoor guard ensemble, is open to any Souderton Area High School student who participated in the Big Red Marching Band in the same year. Students do not need to have prior color guard experience.
Members of this group are expected to apply themselves towards excellence in visual performance. These performances include, but are not limited to, dance and equipment work based on predetermined themes.
The ensemble performs several competitions and exhibitions throughout the winter and spring seasons.
Our Schedule
Our indoor groups compete on the Tournament of Bands/Tournament Indoor Association (TIA) circuit. For more information, visit the TIA site.
The indoor season usually runs from November/December through the first weekend in May. Competitions take place on several Saturdays, usually beginning in late January.
Students interested in participating in Forte should contact the guard instructor at director-forte@soudertonbigred.org. The season usually begins with an interest meeting that is typically held as the outdoor season is winding down.
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In-House Groups
Jazz Band – This is a credit course at the High School and is one of two jazz bands that compete in the A Class on the Cavalcade of Bands Jazz circuit. Cavalcade information, including sample score sheet and rules & regulations are at the Cavalcade site.
Lab Band – This is a credit course at the High School and is the second of two jazz bands that compete in the A Class on the Cavalcade of Bands Jazz circuit. Cavalcade information, including sample score sheet and rules & regulations are at the Cavalcade site.
Concert Band – This is a credit course at the High School and is the traditional concert band. A combined concert featuring both the Symphonic Band and Concert Band is held in the Winter and Spring.
Symphonic Band – This is a credit course at the High School and is the “advanced” concert band. A combined concert featuring both the Symphonic Band and Concert Band is held in the Winter and Spring.
Marching Band & Color Guard
Who are we?
The Marching Band plays for all football games (pre-game, halftime shows, and stand tunes during the game), several parades and several competitions throughout the Fall.
The spring season will include attending scheduled parade practices and participating in a Memorial Day Parade. Other performances may occur throughout the school year and the students of the “Big Red” Marching Band are expected to participate.
This band is the largest student organization and is open to any student at Souderton Area High School.
For additional information on the Big Red Marching Band email Alicia Simpson at asimpson@soudertonsd.org
Encore! Indoor Percussion
Who are we?
The Encore! Indoor Percussion Ensemble, our indoor drumline, is open to any Souderton Area High School student who participated in the Big Red Marching Band in the same year.
The drumline is a branch ensemble of the marching band. Prior percussion experience is not necessary, though there are placement tryouts and students interested in playing drums or cymbals need to have a basic understanding of marching while performing music.
The ensemble performs several competitions and exhibitions throughout the winter and spring seasons.
Our Schedule
Our indoor groups compete on the Tournament of Bands/Tournament Indoor Association (TIA) circuit. For more information, visit the TIA site.
The indoor competitive season usually runs from November through the first weekend in May. Competitions take place on several Saturdays, usually beginning in late January.
Weekly practice schedules can vary from year to year.
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Students who are interested in participating in Encore should contact the director, at drumline@soudertonbigred.org.
Volunteering Opportunities
Before you volunteer, you must fulfill the SASD volunteer requirements. BRBB volunteers are considered “Program Volunteers.” Program Volunteers shall be required to renew these clearances every 60 months.
Visit the SASD Volunteers page to read the official description of the District’s volunteer requirements, to read about the clearances you need to obtain, and to find links to the forms you need to complete.
CHOOSE YOUR ROLE
CHOOSE YOUR ROLE
There are many volunteer opportunities to serve the BRBB.
Here are just a few examples:
CHAPERONE
- Helps supervise and support students—especially during travel, football games, parades, competitions, and other band events—to ensure a safe, organized, and positive experience for all.
CONCESSION STAND
- Supports the band by selling snacks and drinks at home football games and competitions—an essential (and fun!) way to keep fans energized and raise funds.
MIDDLE RED DRIVER & GROUND CREW
- Tows the trailer carrying “Middle Red” (the Gator), assists with loading and unloading equipment, and helps the band get on and off the field at away games and competitions.
BAKER
- Provides 24 individually wrapped baked goods for sale at the concession stand.
HARLEYSVILLE FAIR PARKING
- Helps direct traffic and keep the fair running smoothly — and every shift earns money for the Souderton Big Red Marching Band!
INDOOR HOME SHOW
- Involves a variety of volunteer roles, including ticket sales, candy grams, bake sale, parking, and other important hosting duties that help make the event a success.
OUTDOOR HOME SHOW – Celebration of Bands
- Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including ticket sales, candy grams, parking, and other essential hosting roles that help the event run smoothly.
And many more ways….
