The High School Band
The Staunton High School Bands are deeply rooted in tradition as an integral part of the fabric that makes Staunton whole. Over the last 50 years the Staunton High School Bands have grown to become one of the most respected band programs in Southern Illinois. From the Days of the Red Shoe Brass Fantasy to today's Marching Bulldogs, the program has evolved and developed to meet the needs of the students, parents, and the Growing Staunton Community. Currently the band program at Staunton High School enrolls 96 students from a student body of 465. The High School Band Program consists of the Marching Bulldogs, Bulldog Pep Band, and The Staunton High School Concert Band.
The Marching Bulldogs
The Marching Bulldogs perform at every home football game for the High school. The band does a traditional pregame show, half-time show, and stand tunes. The band will also begin a climb back to the top in 2009 with the addition of two Marching Band Competitions. The Marching Bulldogs are a non-auditioned required part of the Band program. The only auditioned part of the Bulldogs are the Drum Majors and Section leaders. Auditions are held in April before marching season begins.
The Color Guard
The Marching Bulldogs are accompanied by the SHS Color Guard. They meet 1st quarter and 4th quarter of the year, as well as the summer months. The Color Guard performs with the Bulldogs at every performance. They are an internal part of the marching band and would not be complete with out them. The color guard is an auditioned group. Auditions are held in March every year. 14 ladies will make up the color guard in a given year.
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Bulldog Pep Band
The Bulldog pep band is a vital part of Bulldog home basketball games. The bulldogs pep band performs at five boys and five girls games each year. The band has a powerful sound that adds to the flavor of the experience of a home Bulldog game. The group is comprised of students from the Bands Department and play a varied selection of music that keeps fans and players energized.
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The Concert Band
The Staunton Concert Band is the heart and soul of the Band program. Here students learn how to perform be at ones best. The Staunton Concert Band performs a varied literature from National Band Association Music Standards to various popular music. The Concert band perform two concert annually to the public, one at the end of each semester. The Concert band also participated in the IHSA Organizational Contest as well as Various other Concert Band Festivals in the course of the spring semester.
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Schedule
April 2009:
-3rd- Trip Payment Due ($150.00)
-3rd through 4th- Full Band Performance:
Organizational Competition
Location: Litchfield High School
-26th- Full Band Performance:
Spring Concert/Banquet
Location: Crystal Ballroom, Staunton IL
May 2009:
-1st- Trip Payment Due ($70.00, or remaining balance after fundraiser)
-9th- Drumline Mini Camp
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
-23rd- Drumline Mini Camp
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
June 2009:
-3rd through 6th- Band Trip to Chicago