Marching Band

MUS400 | First Semester
Prerequisite: Must be currently enrolled in Symphony Band-Concert Ensemble
ELECTIVE ⬛9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI

Marching Band will meet first quarter. Rehearsals will be Monday through Friday, during Early Bird. The group will include wind, percussion, and color-guard, with membership open to any student who plays a musical instrument and is concurrently enrolled in Symphony Band-Concert Ensemble at Valley High School (10-12) or Valley Southwoods (9) and was enrolled in band the previous semester. Students are expected to attend summer rehearsals. Some band activities will be conducted off-campus, and students will be responsible for arranging their own transportation. Course may be used for one music elective credit. In addition to performing at home football games and IHSMA State Marching Band Festival, the band may perform at local and regional parades, celebrations, contests, and festivals. Historically, the marching band has represented the West Des Moines Community Schools outside Iowa at selected regional, national, and international festivals.