Marching Band
The experience of participating in the Scripps Ranch High School Marching Band goes beyond learning how to play music. Students gain lifelong skills such as responsibility, self-esteem, leadership, sharing, time management, and discovering what a group can do by working together. Students make friendships that build into a strong network of peers that will always be there for them when they need them most.
This multi-talented ensemble of performers include Woodwinds, Brass, Battery (on-field Percussion), Front Ensemble (Pit), and Color Guard. Russel Shedd is the Music Director and he works with a talented team of coaches, including Cameron Brown (MMS Music Director). The Drum Major(s) and Assistant Drum Major(s) lead the band with each section having a student leader/captain who guides and ensures the quality of their section’s performance.
In addition to the website, information on the program is communicated via email from Mr. Shedd, at parent meetings and through Remind (How to sign up for Remind updates).
Marching Band Commitment Basics:
- Full annual schedule can be found on the Events Calendar.
- Season begins with a 2- week band camp prior to the beginning of the school year
- Practice is 3 days/week from August – November
- Performs in
- Tournaments on various Saturdays October-November
- Varsity Football home games Friday nights August-November
- Students can obtain First Semester PE credit by participating in any of the Marching Band sections (i.e., Woodwinds, Brass, Battery, Front Ensemble, and Color Guard.
- These students will need to continue to report after school to the band room through the end of the semester (December) to obtain full class credit.
The marching band family has no bounds. We are always looking for people who share our beliefs:
- Together we can achieve anything.
- Everyone is capable of great things.
- Dedication and hard work are key ingredients to success.
Come out and see for yourself!