Marching Band

During the Fall, the students learn and perform a “field” show, which is performed on a football field. The field show is also commonly known as a “halftime” show. Though the Marching Band performs their show during halftime at home football games, the focus is on competitions with other Marching Bands.

The easiest way for many to make a donation to the ANHS Marching Band program is by visiting the Donations category of items on our Online Store.

If you'd rather mail a check, please make it payable to "ANHS Instrumental Music Boosters" and send to:

ANHS Instrumental Music Boosters, Inc.
P.O. Box 7104
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

THANK YOU!

Practice begins the week after the prior school year ends, with a one-week practice; followed by a weekly practice throughout most of the summer. These practices give the students an opportunity to begin to work together as one team, learn basic drill work (how to march...yes, there is a certain technique in how the foot is “rolled”). Before school starts, there is a more intense “Band Camp”. After Band Camp, the students continue their rehearsals during their Marching Band class during the school day, one night per week, and some Saturdays.

The Band Director is literally the leader of the band. He decides on the theme of the show, and works with the coaches on selecting music and design to make the show a success. As practices continue, the students learn additional formations for the show.

There are generally five competitions, on Saturdays beginning in October, with the Championship competition the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Only the Band Director’s salary is paid by the district. Everything else--from the coaches, to the uniforms, to instruments and their repair (for program-owned instruments), to equipment, to the food and water provided to the students during competitions--is paid for through the Instrumental Music Boosters. The Boosters participate in a number of fundraising events throughout the year to put money into the budget pot. The remainder of the funding to support the program must be raised by donations obtained from our member families and the public at-large.

In order for our programs to continue and be successful - we need EVERYONE to contribute to our fundraising success!!

We have a well-rounded marching band - with woodwinds, brass, percussion line, pit, and color guard.