duPont Manual High – Marching/Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Marching/Pep Band I, II, III, IV are a fifth period course offered to students who want to participate in a non-competitive marching band that meets after school two days a week immediately after school. Although the band is non-competitive, there will be opportunities to perform in exhibitions at marching band competitions throughout Kentucky and Indiana. The “Crimson Sound'' marching band will perform two different themed shows that are both “Crowd Pleasing” and extremely challenging musically. Musical selections will vary from Broadway, Funk, Jazz, Television/Movie Themes, and Classical genres. The grade for this class is determined by attendance to rehearsals and performances. Students must attend a two-week band camp and other rehearsals during late July and early August. Note: Students involved in director approved academic camps such as Interlochen, Governor's School for the Arts, and the Governor Scholar’s Program may be excused from conflicting camp rehearsals. Students must also attend approximately six home football games (including the first playoff game) and participate in all scheduled parades and competitions on weekends. Every other year there is a trip to perform in Orlando, Florida or other similar venues. There is an additional fee for this class to fund band camp expenses, specialized instructional staff, arrangements, drill design, bus transportation to events, equipment, and uniforms. Note: There will be many fundraising opportunities to pay for these fees thanks to the Manual Band Boosters Association.