Questions & Answers

MARCHING BAND

Are you an 8th grader trying to decide which path you will take in high school?

Are you a parent of an 8th grader that wants your child to have a place of belonging and success at El Modena?

There is no better place to feel like part of a family, with unprecedented success in performance and academics, all while having the time of your life, than in the El Modena HS Marching Band!

MYTHS & MISCONCEPTIONS

  • The EMHS Band practices too much and I won’t have enough time…

    The EMHS Band schedule is similar to other sports and club activities on campus. Generally, we limit after school rehearsals to just eight hours a week.

  • I have AP/Dual Enrollment classes. Band is not going to give me enough time…

    Almost every upperclassman in the EMHS Band is enrolled in at least one Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment class. Some of our students even take up to six AP and Dual Enrollment classes while also being a member of the marching band. Our expectation is that our students are “student performers” and expect our students to maintain the highest academic standing. Many of our students find themselves ranked toward the top of their class. One of the advantages of being in the program is that you have access to other band students who can tutor you in all academic subjects.

  • Marching Band takes up every weekend in the fall…

    This is not true. We limit Saturday rehearsals to just the morning of our field competitions and our March-A-Thon Fundraiser. We do 5 to 7 competitions on Saturdays from early October to late November.

  • I want to join other clubs/organizations/athletics so I can’t do band…

    We have students in almost every sport, club, and activity on campus. That doesn’t mean we don’t occasionally encounter an unavoidable conflict. The important thing is to communicate with us early so we can help find a solution.

  • Marching Band is WAY too hard. There is no way I can do it…

    Just like anything that is new to you, marching band gets easier as you gain more experience. The staff, student leaders, and your personally assigned mentor are all excellent teachers and are here to help you. Every year we have a huge number of freshmen join the band and every year we have been great! You can do it!

FAQ

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  • This is a frequently asked question?

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