Central Dauphin HS Ram Marching Band

marching band events (cLICK ON EACH FOR MORE INFORMATION): Band Fair
Band-a-RAMa
Buddy Night
KeyNotes Concert & Ice Cream Social
Overview

The 100+ member CD Ram Marching Band is composed of brass, woodwinds, percussion, and Band Front.  The Ram Band performs at all CDHS football games (home, away, and playoffs), pep rallies, parades, and community events, as well as several marching band competitions and exhibitions and the annual KeyNotes Concert.  For scheduling purposes, participation in the Ram Marching Band ensemble is both curricular, as students receive 0.5 credits as well as a grade, and extracurricular, as the band rehearses and performs outside of the school day.  Marching Band is open to all dedicated students grades 9-12.  As a general rule, the marching band meets only in the fall semester (although we do participate in the Linglestown Memorial Day Parade).  ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES!!!   Since the marching band is curricular the school discipline policy remains in effect at all marching band functions.  Also, since marching band is athletic and requires its members to be in good physical health, students will be asked to perform stretches and exercises.  This is mandatory for all members able to perform such tasks.  Click here for some information for Eighth Graders.  And click here for some basic on Marching Band Uniform Care.

Marching after high school

Over the past few years, you could find RamBand alumni marching in college, as well!  Our grads have gone on to join the WVU "Pride of West Virginia" Mountaineer Marching Band, the University of Pittsburgh Varsity Marching Band, the Penn State Blue Band,the IUP Marching Band, the Lock Haven University Marching Band, the Duquesne University Marching Band, the Shippensburg University Red Raider Marching Band, the Lebanon Valley College Pride of the Valley Marching Band, and the Bloomsburg University Husky Marching Band (Let us know if we missed any bands....).

The Spirit of Central Dauphin

At Landis Field on fall Friday nights, the Central Dauphin Ram Band drumline's cadence is audible before the band is visible; this inspires excitement in the loyal Central Dauphin football fans.  As the band approaches, fans can begin to see the musicians and the Band Front, all led by the Central Dauphin Ram Band drum majors.  After entering onto the field, the Ram Band clusters in the end zone awaiting its cue.  Once introduced, the entire Ram Band enthusiastically takes the field for another exciting performance!  Don't miss this year's edition of the Central Dauphin Ram Marching Band at the performances listed below.  Want to volunteer to help out the RamBand?  Click here.  Want to chaperone?  Click here.


Ram MARCHING Band PERFORMANCE Schedule
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