SPARTAN MARCHING BAND

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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.

2011-2012 PARADE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Sun., September 11, 2011 - Tavern Day -10:30 a.m.

Sun., September 25, 2011 - Bristol Mum Parade - 1:00 p.m.
Sat., October 1, 2011- Harwinton Fair - 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sun., October 2, 2011- Fall Foliage Parade, N. Adams, MA - All Day
Sat., May 26, 2012 - Burlington Memorial Day Parade - 10:00 a.m.
Mon., May 28, 2012 - Thomaston Memorial Day Parade - 10:00 a.m.
Mon., May 28, 2012 - Harwinton Memorial Day Parade - 2:00 p.m.

2012 FALL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Tuesdays - 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
Thursdays - 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27
All practices are scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

2012-2013 PARADE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Sun., September 9, 2012 - Tavern Day -10:30 a.m.

Sun., September 23, 2012 - Bristol Mum Parade - 1:00 p.m.
Sun., September 30, 2012- Fall Foliage Parade, N. Adams, MA - All Day
Sat., October 6, 2012- Harwinton Fair - 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sat., May 25, 2013 - Burlington Memorial Day Parade - 10:00 a.m.
Mon., May 27, 2013 - Thomaston Memorial Day Parade - 10:00 a.m.
Mon., May 27, 2013 - Harwinton Memorial Day Parade - 2:00 p.m.

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


2012 ANNUAL BAND CAMP

August 20-24, 2012

Band Camp Student Info Packet - Coming Soon
Band Camp Parent Info Packet - Coming Soon

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 Monday, August 1, 2011 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.  

2012 SUMMER BAND CAMP SCHEDULEE ARRANGE YOUR SCHEDULES NOW!!!

DATE GROUP TIME
Mon., August 20, 2012 Color Guard 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Color Guard  6:00-9:00 p.m.
Percussion 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Tue., August 21, 2012 Freshmen/New Members 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m,
Color Guard 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Percussion 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Full Band Indoor Music Rehearsal 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Wed., August 22, 2012 All Band & Color Guard 9:00 a.m.-noon
Thur., August 23, 2012 All Band & Color Guard 9:00 a.m.-noon
Fri., August 24, 2012 All Band & Color Guard 9:00 a.m.-noon
Band & Color Guard Picnic noon-1:00 p.m.

For your future planning, the dates of Summer Band Camp for the following two years have been included.  You will find them below.  Please remember that these dates have been determined by the Regional School District #10 approved calendar.  They will be accurate as long as the district calendars don’t substantially change.

2013 SUMMER BAND CAMP SCHEDULEE ARRANGE YOUR SCHEDULES NOW!

DATE GROUP TIME
Mon., August 19, 2013 Color Guard 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Color Guard  6:00-9:00 p.m.
Percussion 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Tue., August 20, 2013 Freshmen/New Members 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m,
Color Guard 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Percussion 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Full Band Indoor Music Rehearsal 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Wed., August 21, 2013 All Band & Color Guard 9:00 a.m.-noon
Thur., August 22, 2013 All Band & Color Guard 9:00 a.m.-noon
Fri., August 23, 2013 All Band & Color Guard 9:00 a.m.-noon
Band & Color Guard Picnic noon-1:00 p.m.