SPARTAN MARCHING BAND

Links to: Forms | Band Camp | Color Guard | Uniform Info | Music & Recordings

Affectionately dubbed "Region #10’s Ambassadors of Good Will" the Lewis S. Mills High School Spartan Marching Band is a highly competitive parade performance organization. Created in the fall of 1982, and presently totaling 180 plus members, the Marching Spartans have successfully performed and competed locally, as well as throughout the East Coast, California and Canada.

The marching band rehearsals are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the last week of August and for the entire month of September. A week of band camp is also required in mid-August for all members of this group.  Information regarding this year’s band camp is located further down on this page.

In addition to the wind and percussionists the Spartan Marching Band has a color guard. This auxiliary group, which numbers approximately 35, includes a Banner, an American Squad, a Flag Unit and a Rifle Unit. All members of the Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band are required to participate in the Marching Band.

2008 FALL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Tuesdays - 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
Thursdays - 9/4, 9/11, 9/25
All practices are scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

2008-09 PARADE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Sun., September 7, 2008 - Tavern Day -10:30 a.m.
Wed., September 17, 2008 – Big “E” CT Day Parade – 12:15-9:30 p.m. (tentative)
Sun., September 28, 2008 - Bristol Mum Parade - 1:00 p.m.
Sat., October 4, 2008- Harwinton Fair - 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sun., October 5, 2008- Fall Foliage Parade, N. Adams, MA - All Day
Sat., May 23, 2009 - Burlington Memorial Day Parade - 10:00 a.m.
Mon., May 25, 2009 - Thomaston Memorial Day Parade - 10:00 a.m.
Mon., May 25, 2009 - Harwinton Memorial Day Parade - 2:00 p.m.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE MADE.

Every August prior to the start of the new school year, the Spartan Band calendar begins with our annual summer band camp. The purpose of band camp is to guarantee the performance readiness of the Spartan Marching Band at their fall parade performances and competitions. On this page you will find all of the information you will need regarding this year’s band camp. The schedule as well as information regarding uniform distribution and an outline of band camp activities is included.

It is important to remember that attendance at all of these rehearsals is mandatory and that dates are published early so that family schedules can be arranged to guarantee student attendance. 

All marching band students will be required to wear the current band t-shirt under their marching band jackets at all marching performances.  The shirts will be distributed to all marching band students at band camp and will be free to anyone who attends 100% of band camp.  Under any other circumstances the students will have to purchase the shirt.

The success of band camp will dictate the success of the entire marching band season.  With marching band performances and competitions so early in the school year, our band camp practices become extremely important. If, however, a situation arises that is unavoidable, something in writing is required from a parent/guardian by no later than Wednesday, August 1, 2008 for it to be considered an excused absence.  After August 1, no excuses will be accepted.  Work will not be considered an excused absence!  If you have any other questions or concerns please contact Mr. Deeb at the Lewis S. Mills High School (860-673-0423 ext. 5419) or e-mail k12coordinator@region10finearts.org as soon as possible.