You can download a copy of this year’s marching band handbook here. Students interested in participating need to turn in the attached four forms before Thursday, May 29th. All fees are due before we leave for band camp on August 3rd. New members should plan on attending the New Members Orientation, Monday, July 14th at 7pm.

Marching Band members will be meeting Monday, May 26th at 9am at Minerva High School for the community Memorial Day parade. Dress is the Minerva band red polo and black shorts. The parade begins at Vine St. cemetery with the playing of “Taps” and ends at Line St. Cemetery with a short performance and ceremony. 

On Friday, April 25th the high school jazz band will be meeting at Minerva’s Classic 57 restaurant to perform for the Minerva Rotary Club. Jazz band members should be dropped off at Classic 57 in their jazz uniform at 7:15am with their instrument and music. Students who do not drive to school will be taken to school via school transportation following the event. 

Due to student conflicts the following events have been rescheduled for the following dates:

MHS Spring Band Concert featuring the 8th Grade Band – Monday, April 21st, 7pm

MHS Jazz Cafe – Tuesday, May 27th, 7pm

Tuesday, December 17th, 7:00pm @ MHS
Minerva High School 
Annual Band & Choir Holiday Concert
– Students arrive at 6:45pm.
– Band uniform (black shoes and black socks)

Thursday, December 19th, 7:00pm @ MHS
Minerva High School
Annual Holiday Jazz Concert
– High school band members should meet at 6:15pm. 
– Uniform: concert black

The marching band banquet originally scheduled for this Thursday has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 12th at 7pm in the MHS Auditeria in an effort to help with preparations for the fall play. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. 

We will be recognizing the 2013 Pride of Minerva Seniors and their parents at the game this Friday! Parents should meet at 6:30pm by the auxillary gym entrance of the football stadium. Pictures commemorating the night are available for purchase from Dunlap Photography for $15. 

Our weekly “dress rehearsal” practices will take place during the school year this year on Thursday nights from 5:00-6:00pm**. All other marching band practices will take place during band class during the school day.

**This is a change from the original 4:30-5:30pm time.

If you would like to purchase a copy of the Hall of Fame Parade television broadcast you can get an order form here.