What makes up a Marching Band?
The Band
Marching band is the ultimate masterclass in teamwork, discipline, and personal growth! Beyond the music, it challenges students to master the art of "multitasking at a high level"—blending physical athleticism with artistic precision. Members build unbreakable bonds while learning the value of persistence, time management, and leadership. Whether it’s the thrill of a perfect halftime show or the grit of a long rehearsal, marching band equips performers with a sense of pride and a community that feels like family.
The Drum Majors
The drum majors are the heartbeat and the command center of the entire ensemble! Serving as the ultimate bridge between the director and the performers, they provide the steady pulse and visual cues that keep all the moving parts in perfect synchronization. When the lights go up, it’s their energy and focus that steer the band toward a show-stopping performance!
2026-27 Drum Majors:
Ava Corso - top left
Maddy Willard - top right
Nathan Reynolds - bottom
The Guard
The Guard
Color guard brings the music to life, transforming a marching band performance into a full-scale cinematic experience! By blending athletic dance, precision flag work, and theatrical flair, the guard provides the essential visual "storyline" that complements every note played on the field. They bridge the gap between sight and sound, adding the vibrant splashes of color and emotion that capture the audience's imagination and make the show truly unforgettable.
Perkins Marching Band
Marching Band Calendar
Marching Band Calendar
Handbook & Remind App
Marching Band Calendar
Lost your handbook? Need a reminder on the expectations? Look no further we got you covered.
2026-2025 Student/Parent Handbook
Stay up to date on call times, ETA's from away games and competitions, concert band events, and more. Get the Remind App and get notifications from the band director's.
Transportation Form
Transportation Form
If you would prefer to transport your student to and/or home from an event, you will need to fill out the athletic parent release form. This form needs to be on file in the Athletic Director's office one day before the event so please plan ahead.
OTC Medications
Transportation Form
Band camp, rehearsals, and bus trips! There are a lot of things going on in band and sometimes OTC medications are needed. We are fortunate that we have a dedicated group of chaperones and staff who are available to take care of our students. They can handle minor aches and pains, headaches, motion sickness, coughs, allergies, indigestion, minor cuts and scrapes, sunburns, sunburn prevention, and more. Our chaperones and staff want to make sure that your student gets the care they need. In order to do that, every student needs to return a completed and signed OTC medical form. This form is available in the handbook or via the link below.
The 2026 Marching Show!
Ready or not, here we come... “Hide and Seek" immerses audiences in the suspenseful journey of navigating through a labyrinth. With twists and turns at every corner, this captivating show keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as they seek an escape. Featuring "Lacrimosa" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, "Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg, "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap, and "Baba Yaga and the Great Gate of Kiev" from Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky.
Uniforms
Uniform Care:
Please remember that uniforms are property of Perkins Local School District. Do not put any uniforms, color guard or band, in the washer or dryer. If you feel your uniform needs to be cleaned, please check with a band director first. If your uniform is wet or sweaty, do not store them in the garment bag. Hang your uniform up and allow it to air dry.
Concert Band
Our Bands
Program Design
Our Bands
While the marching band might be the most visible face of the the Perkins Band Program. Pride, Traditional, and Excellence are displayed by all our bands during concert season. We are lucky to have a robust lineup that includes:
The PHS Wind Ensemble
The PHS Symphonic Band
The Perkins Jazz Ambassadors
Briar Middle School 8th Grade Band
Briar Middle School 7th Grade Band
Briar Middle School 6th Grade Band
The Stage
Program Design
Our Bands
While the final product is performed on the stage, the band directors and students know the hard work begins much sooner. What is heard at a performance is the product of months of hard work. Time is spent everyday in class learning new skills, putting in the hard work, and polishing the performance to produce a magical experience for the stage.
Program Design
Program Design
Public Speaking
The band directors at Perkins believe creativity and artistry should be embraced in all forms. They encourage students to design the concert programs giving students more ownership in their education as well as building confidence in their creative abilities.
Public Speaking
Public Speaking
Public Speaking
By giving students the opportunity to introduce the pieces of music they are playing, the band directors foster not only musical growth but provide the students opportunities to learn and practice practical skills such as public speaking.
Beyond Perkins
Public Speaking
Beyond Perkins
The band directors recognize that musicianship also grows outside the walls of Perkins Schools. They encourage the students to gain additional experience by participating in opportunities such as music camps, Kent State All-Star Band, and Solo & Ensemble.