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Marching Sabres Overview

Marching Band, although not a requirement of all band students at South Mecklenburg, has quickly become one of the greatest traditions in quality of the overall band program.   All hard-working and dedicated students are encouraged to participate in this ensemble.  

2008 Mooresville Marching Competition - HEROES

Find out more about our current show...


This award-winning ensemble performs at all home football games and select competitions.

The band and guard rehearse after school three times a week.   A marching band volunteer participant form can be filled out for students who do NOT want to take Marching Band for a half credit.   You must be enrolled in either Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble to participate in Marching Band.   Exceptions will be made for Orchestra students who play in the front percussion ensemble.

Marching Sabres are expected to contribute to their program through payment of band fees as well as volunteering at fundraising events.  


2011 Marching Sabres Show




This year's show is... Espana!



Find out about past shows...

2011 Competition Results

Competition #1: 10/1/2011
The Providence Cup - Providence HS
Overall Score: 80.95
3rd Place - Class AA
1st place - Percussion, Class AA
2nd place - Colorguard, Class AA
 Competition #3: 10/29/2011
Mighty Knight Invitational, Ardrey Kell HS
Overall Score: 84.45
3rd Place - Class AA
1st place - Drum Major, Class AA
2nd place - Colorguard, Class AA
2nd place - Percussion, Class AA
Competition #2: 10/15/2011
Blue Devil Classic - Mooresville HS
Overall Score: 86.90
3rd Place - Class AAA
1st place - Drum Major, Class AAA
 Competition #4: 10/8/2011
BandBEAT - Gardner Webb University
Overall Score, Prelims: 87.55
8th Place - Overall
4th Place - Class AA
Finalist Qualifier


2011 Band Fee Information

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To help meet the current budget, each marching band student (including color guard) is expected to contribute $450 in fees this year.  

Payments are broken up into $100 portions each month, however, if you need to work out some other arrangement you may contact the Band Booster treasurer, who will be happy to work with you.   We believe that all students should be able to march, regardless of ability to pay.

2011-12 Fee Payment Schedule

  • $100 due April 30th
  • $100 due May 31st
  • $100 due June 30th
  • $100 due July 31st
  • $50+ ordered item cost due August 30th

Please make checks payable to South Meck Band Boosters.   Payments may be placed in the black band booster box in the band room, or mailed directly to:

South Meck Band Boosters
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 470754
Charlotte, NC 28247

These fees contribute just a small portion to the entire budget each year.   The rest of the budget is raised through fundraisers.

More important marching band forms...
Learn more about fundraising and Band Boosters...


Important Forms for 2011

Please print/download the following forms:

Note:
If you have already completed the Contact Info and Emergency Health Forms you need not complete them again.
Completed forms may be dropped off in the band room or main office at SMHS.   All forms must be completed no later than August 1st.

If you don't already have a PDF reader, you can download Adobe Reader for free here...




Summer & After-School Rehearsals

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Marching Band is all about team.   It is vital that every marcher be at every rehearsal and camp.   The reason for this is that each marcher has a very unique position in the drill.  

Consider a car factory where each worker has a unique job to add a single part to the cars being build on the assembly line.   If one worker is not there to add his or her part to the car, the car will not be complete at the end of the day and cannot be sold.   Additionally, the other workers may have a very hard time doing their jobs.   What if the missing part is the frame?   How will the engine be held in place?   How can the interior be attached?  

It's the same for the marchers.   If one marcher is missing, the others around him or her have a much harder time finding their positions and staying together.   Even missing one practice can throw off the whole performance!

Check the calendar for the latest rehearsal schedule...

2011 Band Camp

Marching Band image

Band camp is upon us!   Read carefully below to be prepared for this amazing time. Check the calendar for updates on times and any other changes.  


Parents:

  • A PARENT MUST CHECK-IN THEIR STUDENT(S) ON MONDAY MORNING.  There will be a check-in table at the circle outside the Band Room.
  • Download and complete the required emergency medical and contact forms
  • If your child is a vegetarian or has food allergies, please let the band camp coordinator(s) know
  • Make sure your child has the items listed in the checklist each day
  • Please bring a case of water and a box of individually wrapped snacks (chips, crackers, granola bars, cookies) to help restock our cupboards.  These will be used during camp and through the marching band season.  Please drop off items at Check-in or in the band room on the first morning Band Camp if you haven’t already.  Thank you!

Print Checklist...

Student Band Camp Checklist

Be sure to pack/wear the following each day:

  1. REFILLABLE water bottle/jug (1/2 gallon) (Help us reduce the amount of trash)
  2. Instrument or Equipment
  3. Music/Lyre/Flip Folder
  4. Extra Reeds/Valve Oil/Sticks
  5. Small Paper Pad/Pencil
  6. Dot Book - 3" x 5" size, minimum 75 pages (spiral bound set of index cards to attach to lanyard) --can get at any office supply store
  7. Sun Block
  8. Insect Repellent
  9. Beach Towel (used for stretching exercises)
  10. Camera (optional)
  11. Shorts (appropriate length)
  12. White shirt
  13. Socks (extra pair)
  14. Tennis Shoes
  15. Flip Flops (during lunch time only)
  16. Hat or Sun Visor
  17. Sunglasses
  18. Light Jacket/Sweatshirt while indoors



Past Marching Sabres Shows

2010
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2009
Watch: Sabre Regiment, 2009
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2008
This show earned 1st and 2nd place ribbons all around and is composed of three movements:
  1. Childhood heroes like Superman, Spiderman, etc.
  2. Fallen heroes like JFK, Martin Luther King Jr., soldiers, etc.
  3. Real adult heroes like pastors, teachers, parents, etc.
Watch: Sabre Regiment, Mooresville, 2008
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2007
Music by Bill Locklear

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2006
Original Music by Tim Hinton
2005
Music inspired by Francis McBeth
2004
Music inspired from the motion picture "Dancer in the Dark"