Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the:
The James F. Byrnes High School Marching Band
(known as the Rebel Regiment)
has won 10 State Championships and 16 Upper State Championships
The Rebel Regiment was most recently
named 2014 5A Upper State Champions!
Our band is one of the largest in South Carolina with over 200 members
Over 85% of the marching band members made the Honor Roll this year
In addition to marching band, we have award winning Jazz bands, Concert bands,
Percussion ensembles and Winter guards.
We won the silver medal at State 5A competition the past two years
(the first medals won for BHS in division 5A)
Our band has performed in national events like Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade, The
Rose Bowl Parade, Presidential inaugurations, and even at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii!
THIS YEAR THE BAND HAS BEEN INVITED TO PERFORM IN NEW ORLEANS AT
THE ALL-STATE SUGAR BOWL!
THE REGIMENT PERFORMS REGULALY AT THESE EVENTS
Football games The band performs in the stands and at half time for all home games.
The band also takes trips to many of the away games.
Competitions- We compete against bands from all over the state in local competitions
and the state championships. There are usually 4-5 competitions that occur on some of
the Saturdays during football season.
Community Events- We also get invited to perform at other community events such as
parades and special ceremonies.
BENEFITS OF MARCHING BAND
Marching Band is a positive life changing experience!
Teamwork/Cooperation- No matter what you do in life, teamwork is essential. Band is a
great way to work as a group and learn to reach goals.
Friendships- Many band members make friendships that last. The band is like a family
where everyone helps each other out.
Leadership- Students learn to be excellent leaders on and off the field.
Time Management Skills- During marching band season you will learn how to manage
your time and make the most of it.
Exercise- Everyone needs some exercise. Marching Band is a great way to help you
stay in shape and stay active.
Extra Curricular- Colleges and Universities are impressed when students have
participated in extra-curricular activities such as marching band.
Learn Campus Layout- New Students learn their way around the 9th Grade and BHS
campus so they know where everything is by the time school starts.
Life Skills- Students learn dedication, commitment, perseverance, responsibility,
acceptance of others, and how to compete in a friendly way. These are necessary skills
no matter what you choose to do in life.
Trips- We take road trips to away games and competitions.
FUN-FUN-FUN!!!
Don’t forget we have lots of fun in Marching Band. We play all kinds
of music and have a great time no matter where we are.
HOW MUCH PRACTICE IS INVOLVED?
Spring practices
In the spring we have a mini-camp to learn some new music and
teach the first year members our marching style. We are flexible
with absences for mini-camp as long as we know about conflicts in
advance. In the past, we have scheduled a make-up session for
students involved in sports. The Color Guard and Drumline may
have extra practices in the spring in addition to this.
Band Camp (Summer Practice)
The football season starts with “band camp” which is usually 2
weeks before school starts. Band Camp involves usually two
practices a day at BHS to learn the halftime competition show and
music. We practice outside during the cooler parts of the day and
work on music inside during the heat of the day.
Fall After-School Practice
The Band practices three days a week from the start of school until
our final competition (usually late October/Early November).
A school bus will bring students safely from the 9th grade campus to
BHS. We practice less total time than most athletic teams do.
Your have spent a ton of money buying an instrument. You have spent a
ton of time learning how to play that instrument. Don’t miss your chance to
see it all pay off by becoming part of the award winning
REBEL REGIMENT MARCHING BAND!