Most Marching Bands tend to be required to perform at many school events. The band and the school mascot is basically the physical representative of their high school. When I was involved in marching activities we did do home game half time shows.
But aside from high school football, the band was required during a slew of events. Pep rallies, local events such as parades, playing at non home football games – in all weather. When I say all weather I mean (within reason) during the cold, the wind, the heat, and yes, the rain.
Also marching band time tends to be divided into three major things: practice, performance, and competition. Competitions can be between local bands, to regional, state and even national level requiring travel and performance on unfamiliar turf. From the end of August to December, a band member is in marching band mode performing for school events, sports events, and competition events.
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