Mighty Panther Marching Band
Introduction to Marching Band
Marching band is an outdoor ensemble comprised of students who play:
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Wind Instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophone, french horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, and tuba)
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Percussion (snare drum, tenor drum, bass drum, marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, auxiliary instruments, and electronic instruments)
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Color Guard (students who dance while spinning rifles and flags on the field. They are the main visual component of our show)
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The marching band performs at Snider Varsity Home Football Games and Marching Band competitions. Football games are on Friday nights and Marching Band competitions are held on Saturdays in the months of September and October. We are excited to announce that we will be performing in Lucas Oil Stadium this year! This is an amazing performance venue, and we are currently arranging so this will be an overnight trip to Indianapolis.
The marching band travels to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida every 4 years. We have an amazing time going to all 4 parks which includes Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. The Snider marching band was invited to perform in the parade at Disney's Magic Kingdom. It was incredible to march through Adventure Land and Main Street. We will be returning to Walt Disney World in 2026.
The most important aspect to our program is attendance. We can only be successful with consistent attendance from all marching band members. Before committing to the season, please review the Marching Band Calendar located on our website. Look at every month from May to October.
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Due to the financial nature of marching band, we charge each student $450 for the full marching band season. Our program is not financed by Snider High School or Fort Wayne Community Schools. Our operating costs are funded by families paying the band fee and participating in fundraisers. There are also additional costs to the season that are not covered by band fees. We understand that the band fee could put financial strain on our families. We have a payment schedule that is spread out throughout the season to help make small amounts more manageable to achieve. If you are in the position of needing financial assistance, please send me an email and we WILL figure it out. We want everyone to be in marching band and this program is willing to work with all families to make that happen.
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At Snider High School, we do our best to provide the students and families with meaningful, exciting experiences that will impact their lives in a positive way. Students make so many friends in marching band and it's a great way to meet new people. Colleges love to see students who completed 4 years of marching band because it shows that they are hardworking, responsible, and dedicated individuals. Band has impacted my life so much that I made it my profession. I love music and I love working for students and families who are eager to learn more about how music is celebrated and achieved at a higher level. I offer you this opportunity to be part of something worthwhile and incredibly awesome.
How to Sign Up
Step 4
Schedule an appointment to complete the required sports physical. The students must print this form and take it to the appointment. This physical form must be completed by June 5th, 2023.
This form must be uploaded to your Final Forms Account. Instructions on how to create your Final Forms Account are found under “Other Forms” below.