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2023 Marching Season Schedule
Summer Varsity Rehearsals
Begins Monday, June 5 from 6-9 pm
Come with a great attitude and willingness to learn! It is important that every student attend the summer varsity rehearsals. We have a limited amount of time to learn a lot of things. Marching band is a team activity and we need ALL members of the team to be successful!
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June 5
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June 12
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June19
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June 26
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July 10
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July 17
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July 18
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July 20
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July 31
What to bring/wear: Your instrument, water, hat, sunscreen, athletic clothes, and shoes.
JV Band Camp
Monday-Tuesday, July 17-18 from 8 am to 12 pm
Get excited and join us at the JV Band Camp where you will learn basic marching techniques and pregame music for all football games.
What to bring/wear: Your instrument, water, hat, sunscreen, athletic clothes, and shoes.
Mass Band (All Students)
Wednesday-Friday, July 19-21 from 8 am to 12 pm
Friday, July 28 from 3 to 5 pm
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Band formal picture and lunch on Friday, July 21 from 12 pm.
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Band Camp Party - tentatively scheduled for July 21 evening.
Varsity Band Camp
Monday-Friday, July 24-28 from 8 am to 9 pm
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Band Family Picnic - Friday, July 28 from 5 to 6:30 pm
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2023 Premiere Night - Friday, July 28 from 7 to 9 pm
March-A-Thon (All Students)
Saturday, August 19 from 8 am to 2 pm
This is an exciting fundraiser event where donations are collected as the band marches through the neighborhoods of Millard West. Come out, line the streets, and show your support. Cheer, applaud, and donate as they march through your neighborhood.
Millard Days Parade (All Students)
Saturday, August 26 morning
This is an amazing opportunity for the MWHS Wildcat Marching Band to showcase their talents and give back to the Millard community. Parade details coming soon.
Parents, alumni, and friends come and cheer for our favorite Wildcat band. Come in your MWHS band t-shirt and bring your lawn chair, hat, or umbrella. Be sure to arrive early to secure a good spot!
Varsity All-Day Rehearsal
Saturday, September 9 from 9 am to 9 pm
Buell Stadium (Millard South High School)
Details to come
Annual MWHS Wildcat Classic
Saturday, September 16 all-day
Buell Stadium (Millard South High School)
MWHS Wildcat Marching Band hosts other bands in the region in this early-season contest. There will be prelims and finals competitions as well as critique sessions with the judges.
Parents, alumni, and friends: Opportunities for sponsorships are available.
Competition
Saturday, September 23
Details to come
Competition
Saturday, October 7
Details to come
Youth in Music Band Competition
Saturday, October 14
Minneapolis, MN
This is one of the largest high school marching band competitions in the Upper Midwest. Details and itinerary will be sent via email closer to the competition date.
Band families and friends are encouraged to come and cheer for our favorite Wildcat Marching Band. The competition is held at the US Bank Stadium, 401 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN - the indoor stadium home of the Minnesota Vikings.
Parent volunteers (pit crew and chaperones) are always welcome!
NSBA State Marching Competition
Saturday, October 21
Buell Stadium (Millard South High School)
This competition is hosted by the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association. Details and itinerary will be sent via email closer to the competition date.
Band families and friends are encouraged to come and cheer for our favorite Wildcat Marching Band!
Parent volunteers (pit crew and chaperones) are always welcome!
Bands of America St. Louis Super Regional
Saturday, October 28
St. Louis, MO
This is the second year that the MWHS Marching Band will be competing in a BOA competition. Details and itinerary will be sent via email closer to the competition date.
Band families and friends are encouraged to come and cheer for our favorite Wildcat Marching Band. The competition is held in The Dome at America's Center, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO.
Parent volunteers (pit crew and chaperones) are always welcome!
End of Season Celebration
Monday, October 30 from 7 to 9 pm (TENTATIVE)
All band students and families are welcome!
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