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.
Here's a look at the 2020–2021 school year.
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July
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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) |
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August
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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) |
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September
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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) |
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October
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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) |
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November
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Friday Night Football Games (CMB, FNSB)
Winter Guard Auditions Jazz Ensembles (begin and go through end of school year) |
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December
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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 |
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January
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All-State Band Final Auditions
Symphonic Camp (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony) All-State Jazz |
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February
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Swing’N’Sweets Jazz Concert
Winter Guard Competitions District Band Weekend |
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March
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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 |
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April
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Jazz Band LGPE Performances
X-Plosion! (A one-of-a-kind show celebrating everything Band!) |
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May
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Spring Concert (All 4 Band Classes)
Band Banquet Rookie Camp, May 17, 18 & 20, 2021 Spring Football Game |
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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!