Prospective students
Welcome, we're so glad you are interested in Osceola's Band Program
Whether you are an 8th grade middle school student or transferring from another high school or even from out of state, you are in the right place.
Please browse through our site to see what we are all about. If you cannot find answers to your questions on this site, please use the 'Contact Us' page to reach out to one of our staff or board members, or, just fill out the form.
What we offer 1st semester:
Marching Band/Color Guard
Marching Band is a 2 period class 1st semester.
During class, students will change into t-shirts/shorts and spend a good amount of time outside working on their show that they will perform during halftime at football games and at several competitions.
If the instrument you usually play in band is not used for marching band, (i.e. bassoon) you can opt for another instrument. Please feel free to talk to our band director, Mr. Edwards, for options. In some cases, you might choose Percussion or Guard class instead of Marching Band.
Percussion players - There is a separate 1 period class for percussion
Color Guard - There is a separate 1 period class for guard
Approximately 3 weeks before the start of school, Marching Band, Percussion and Guard students will attend band camp to start learning show music and marching or guard techniques
Marching Band, Percussion and Guard students practice Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:15-8:30 starting the first week of school up until the final competition in mid-November
Marching Band and Percussion students are in the stands for all home Varsity Football games (and 2 away games) playing stand tunes, and all groups will perform their show during halftime.
Orchestra
Orchestra is a 1 period class offered both 1st and 2nd semesters
Orchestra concerts are scheduled toward the end of each semester, December and April/May
Beginners as well as experienced players are encouraged to join.
What we offer 2nd semester:
Concert Band
Concert Band is a 2 period class offered 2nd semester
Concerts are scheduled in December (if you were in Marching Band 1st semester), and April/May
Students are also encouraged to prepare a solo or ensemble piece in February to be performed in front of a judge who will give you a rating along with helpful feedback
Jazz Band
Jazz Band rehearses after school on Mondays and will perform at the Spring Concert in April/May
If your main instrument is not used in jazz band, perhaps you have abilities on guitar, bass, piano or drums?
Winter Percussion
Winter Percussion/Drum Line rehearses after school on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15-8:30.
This will actually get started immediately after Marching Band season, mid-November
If you are not familiar with Winter Percussion, it is an ensemble of percussion instruments, both Marching Percussion/Drumline/Battery (Snare, Tenors/Quads, bass drum & cymbals) and Auxiliary/Pit/Front Ensemble (Marimba, Vibraphone, bells, xylophone, synth, bass guitar, gong).
Winter Percussion performs a show on an indoor mat in several competitions
Finals are in Daytona around the 1st of April
If you have never played a percussion instrument, this is your opportunity!
Winter Guard (to be determined at this time)
Winter Guard practices on Tuesday and Thursday nights
This will actually get started immediately after Marching Band season ends, mid-November
Winter Guard performs a show of their own using flags, rifles and dance moves set to music, on an indoor mat, in several competitions.
Finals are in Daytona around the 1st of April