CONCERT AND JAZZ BANDS

 

• In-Class Instructed Concert Bands

  • 9th Grade Band

  • Symphonic Band

  • Wind Ensemble

  • Percussion Ensembles

• In-Class instructed Jazz Bands:

  • Jazz Big Bands (Grades 9-12)​

  • Jazz Orchestra (Grades 10-12)

• Students required to have an instrument (large instruments usch as percussion have sign-outs)

• Requires practice at home

• Students must attend formal concerts during school year outside of regular school hours

• Performances may be held in school auditorium and other locations

• Students must adhere to the performance dress code

 

​Please vist Concert Band and Jazz Band pages for more detailed information.

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MARCHING BAND

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• Students must attend a week long summer Band Camp in August at the high school

  • usually scheduled 8 am - 8 pm Monday through Friday

• Students should attend summer mini camps in June and July

  • usually 3 mini camps are scheduled ​

  • each camp are 3 days during the week in the evening

• Students must attend practices throughout Fall Semester - normally Tues/Thur, 6 PM to 9 PM

• Sutdents must attend home and away football games

• Sudents must attend competitions

• Students must adhere to the marching band uniform dress code​

• Band members are provided a fitted unitorm.  There are items that are required to be purchased.  Previous year items may be used if they are in good condition.​

  • Marching Shoes - Dinkles brand - Black​

  • Dri-fit black undershirt

  • Tour T-shirt - a tshirt designed for the current year's performance or "tour"

  • Ram Band Logo Polo Shirt

  • Uniform Bag

  • Dot Holder

  • Black Socks - crew length or higher

  • Gloves (white, FOR WIND PLAYERS ONLY)

  • Gloves (tan, FOR COLOR GUARD ONLY)

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Please visit Marching Band page for more detailed information.

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​DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL STUDENTS

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• Any band that meets after regular school hours are easily accessible to Dauphin County Technical School students. These include Marching Band, Indoor units, and Pit Orchestra.

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STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN MULTIPLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

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We encourage students to participate in multiple school activities, though conflicts can occur. For instance, your student can arrange his or her schedule to accommodate more than one music program. Many students participate in some combination of  band, choir and orchestra. Be sure to work with your guidance counselor to ensure proper scheduling of the music programs in which your student would like to participate.  For other activities, including sports, please contact our Directors, Mr. Carraher and Mr. Bitner, to work through various activity participation issues.

 

 

YOU ARE BAND BOOSTER

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The Central Dauphin Band Boosters Association is comprised of people just like you - parents, other family and friends of the Ram Bands - who understand the critical needs high school bands have so that they can succeed.  Whether it's supplementing the ever diminishing school district budget for our bands and music department through fundraising and garnering sponsorships, or volunteering a few hours to help move equipment, tidy up uniforms, or lots of other opportunities, be an active part of your student's life, play your part. It's easy and fun.