Chamblee Marching Bulldogs
Member Info for 23-24 Season 

Marching Band General Pre-Season Info

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If your student is interested in joining the award winning CHS Marching Bulldog Band for the 2023-2024 school year, please read the below information. 


Registration is now open for the 23-24 Marching Season! 


How to Join

To join the Marching Band, all you need to do is complete a Commitment Form.  See the Form page for links to this and other required forms.


Rookie Camp for New Members

Each spring, we hold "Rookie Camp", a beginning camp for (1) incoming freshman; and/or (2) any who might be interested but want to get a taste of marching band before they commit. This year, Rookie Camp will be May 8-11 from 4:30-6:30 pm at CHS. Students will meet in the band room by 4:30. Rookie Camp is mandatory for all new members of wind, percussion and color guard.  Attending Rookie Camp does not commit you to being on Marching Band.


Percussion and Color Guard Camp

Percussion and Color Guard Camp is July 17-20, 8:00am to 3:00pm daily, at Chamblee High School and is mandatory for those wishing to participate in marching percussion and color guard for the season.  


Band Camp

Band camp will be July 24-28, 8:00am to 8:00pm, at Chamblee High School. Attendance at the ENTIRETY of camp is mandatory for participation in the season. 


Season Schedule and Rehearsals

The Football Game Schedule should be announced over the summer.

Regular Marching Band rehearsals during the school year start on the first day of school (August 7) and are as follows:


Marching Competitions

Two Saturdays a years, we participate in marching band competitions. These dates are released as soon as possible, but normally don't get released until July/August. Attendance at competitions, games and rehearsals is mandatory. 


23-24 Season Calendar

April 28: Band Banquet

May 8-11: Rookie Camp (4:30-6:30 pm at CHS)

May 24: Commitment Forms and 1st Dues Payment Due


July 17-20: Percussion and Color Guard Camp at CHS


July 24-28: Band Camp at CHS


August 7: First Day of School and First Day of Practice

Dues

Dues are $550.  First payment is due by May 24, 2023.  Please pay in full no later than June 30, 2023...or set up a payment plan. Take the hassle out of remembering to pay dues installments by setting up an automatic draft plan!  Payment plans can be arranged with CHS Band Booster treasurer at cchsbandtreasurer5@gmail.com

You can pay dues by credit card (follow link below) or by check.  Checks can be mailed to address below or put it in the black lockbox/dropbox in the band room.  Be sure to include your band member's name on the check.

Pay Dues Online Here.

A $25 sibling discount can be applied with a 2nd or 3rd child in the same family participating in Marching Band during the 2023-24 school year.   (Family discount for siblings: $50 for 2 students, $75 for 3 students.)

Scholarships are available upon request, contact Ms Marin for more info.

Your dues pay for:

Additional Costs for Members

The band's mission is to create a fun and competitive performing and social experience for high school students interested in music and performance. 
If you have any questions or concerns about the CHS MARCHING BAND policies and expectations, you can find the band handbook Here.