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A Year in the Life of a Pope Band Student

There's a lot more to Pope Band than just concerts and marching! Our students are diverse and the opportunities and experiences that await them are exciting and plentiful!

Here's a look at the 2020–2021 school year.​
July
CMB Pre-Band Camp, 7/14 – 7/16 (5–9 pm)
Band Camp for CMB, 7/20–7/24, (9 am–9 pm)
Mandatory Fun Night 7/22 (8:30–9:45 pm)
CMB Post Band Camp 7/27–7/30 (5–9 pm)
August
CMB Rehearsals, Mondays (6–9 pm), Tuesdays & Thursdays (4:15–7:15 pm)
CMB Rehearsal, Saturday 8/15 & 8/29 (9 am–9 pm)
Friday Night Football Games (CMB, FNSB)
September
​CMB Rehearsals, Mondays (6–9 pm), Tuesdays & Thursdays (4:15–7:15 pm)
East Cobber Parade (9 am–12 pm) (CMB, FNSB)/CMB Rehearsal (5–9 pm) Saturday 9/12

Friday Night Football Games, 8th Grade Night, Spin & Drum (CMB, FNSB)
Fall Concert (All 4 Band Classes)
October
CMB Rehearsals, Mondays (6–9 pm), Tuesdays & Thursdays (4:15–7:15 pm)
Friday Night Football Games (CMB, FNSB)
Cobb Marching Band Exhibition (CMB)
Marching Competitions (CMB), 2 Saturdays TBD
Marching Competition (CMB), 10/17 Western Carolina University
All-State Jazz Auditions
Community Show (CMB, FNSB)
November
Friday Night Football Games (CMB, FNSB)
Winter Guard Auditions
Jazz Ensembles (begin and go through end of school year)
December
Showcase of the Arts (Wind Symphony)
All-State Jazz Final Auditions
Winter Concert with HTMS (Brass Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band)
District and All-State Band Auditions​
January
All-State Band Final Auditions
Symphonic Camp (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony)
All-State Jazz
February
Swing’N’Sweets Jazz Concert
Winter Guard Competitions
District Band Weekend
March
Winter Guard Competitions
Pre-LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation) Concert (all 4 Band Classes)
LGPE Performances (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony)
All-State Band Weekend
April
Jazz Band LGPE Performances
X-Plosion! (A one-of-a-kind show celebrating everything Band!)
May
Spring Concert (All 4 Band Classes)
Band Banquet
Rookie Camp, May 17, 18 & 20, 2021
Spring Football Game​
PLEASE NOTE: Dates and times are subject to change!
CMB = Competition Marching Band (includes Color Guard)
FNSB = Friday Night Spirit Band
The Perfect Gift for Your Child
We’re all searching for that perfect gift for our kids this holiday season. What if you could give a gift that lasts a lifetime? That’s what many parents say about their child’s band experience—that it gave them skills and opportunities they couldn’t get in other classes. Some of our band parents share their thoughts here for you to consider as you work with your student to plan their schedule.
​As parents we would do almost anything to help our children succeed. When I think of the band program, I think of it as an investment in the life skills of my son. There are lots of tutors and learning centers but none of them teach time management, physical and mental toughness, music appreciation, dedication, leadership skills, and the meaning of being part of something bigger than self. – Lisa M.
Why is my daughter in band? Because of the things she has learned being part of an organization where everyone is working toward the same thing and striving to be the best they can be individually to benefit the entire group. – Leanne F.
As freshman parents, we didn’t really know what we were getting into when our daughter “signed up for band.” We soon learned that it’s not just a class. There are one-time opportunities and longer commitments. Every kid can find something that fits them! – Tim
The Pope Band provides my two kids with incredible opportunities for leadership, musicianship, and friendship. The band truly becomes an extended family, both for the students as well as for the parents. – Karen A.
Instead of going through high school not talking with anyone because he’s so shy, our son has a solid group of friends he met in band. Filling out college and scholarship applications showed how many other skills he’s developed, too. Pope Band is so much more than a class. It’s a place for kids to experiment, to succeed and fail, and to prepare for their future. Don’t miss out on a moment of it all! – Mike

​Will you be part of the adventure next year?
We hope so!
 ALAN C. POPE HIGH SCHOOL | 3001 Hembree Road  |  Marietta, Georgia 30062
  • Home
    • Our History
    • Faculty
    • Gary Gribble
  • Dates & News
    • Pre-LGPE Concert
    • LGPE 2023
    • News >
      • PBPA Beat
      • REMIND
      • Why Play in College?
    • 2023-2024 Band Info
    • Registration
    • Band Calendar
  • Ensembles
    • Concert Band >
      • Lessons
      • Band Varsity Letter
      • Concert Program >
        • Gown & Tuxedo Information
        • Outside Honor Ensembles
      • District/All-State Registration >
        • Honor Band/All-State Registration
        • 9 & 10 Concert Band Info
        • 11 & 12 Symphonic Band Info
        • District/All-State Jazz audition info
      • District/All-State members
    • Marching Band >
      • Member Resources
      • Marching Program
    • Pope Percussion
    • Jazz Band
    • Color Guard >
      • Guard Classifieds
    • JV Color Guard
    • Tri-M Honors Society
    • Absence Form
  • Pope Band Parents Assoc.
    • PBPA Info >
      • PBPA Contacts
      • PBPA By-Laws
    • MEMBER INFO >
      • CURRENT BAND FEES
      • Financial Investment
      • Band Directory
    • Volunteer >
      • Opportunities
      • Volunteer Sign Up
      • Chaperones
      • Volunteer Forms
      • Spirit Wear Shop
      • CHARMS
    • Forms & Handouts >
      • Blanket Permission Form
      • Prescription Permission
      • Reimbursement Form
      • Student Account Check
    • CHARMS
    • MS, Sr. & Alum. >
      • Middle School Info. >
        • Benefits of Being in Band
        • How Does High School Band Work?
        • Sample 4 Year Schedule
        • Year in the Life of a Pope Band Student
        • Video Archive
      • Alumni
      • Class of 2020 >
        • Senior Video
  • Support Us
    • AmazonSmile
    • Band Buddy/Donations
    • Community Sponsors
    • American Flags
    • Kroger Community Rewards
    • Pine Straw
    • Publix Partners
    • Recycle
    • Restaurant Nights
    • SCRIP
  • Media
    • Social Media
    • Video Archives
  • Spirit Wear Shop