Zebra Marching Band

The Wayne Memorial Zebra Marching Band is well known in our community and state
for fine performances and student behavior. It is our goal to commit ourselves in
maintaining this respected image of our band, school, and community. 

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The Marching Band is a musical marching unit that meets after school in the summer & fall. The prerequisite for the Marching Band class is concurrent concert band or orchestra study during hours one through six. A student needs to only enroll in 1 instrumental music class (band/orchestra) to be eligible for marching band.

 

The ensemble consists of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and a color guard. Membership requires total dedication and maximum effort in all aspects of marching, playing, rehearsal, and performance. Failure to meet these requirements can result in a dismissal from the ensemble. 

 

The Marching band provides entertainment at home football games, local parades and events. The ZMB also competes in the Michigan Competing Band Association (MCBA). These competitions are held on Saturdays starting in late September through early November. Attendance at all competitions is mandatory.

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Through the study, rehearsal, and performance of music, our students will demonstrate that they are:

• Creative Problem Solvers who think critically and can make decisions, through artistic modes, in situations where there are no standard answers.

• Culturally Aware Citizens who have a sense of history and an appreciation of the fine arts through multi-cultural experiences.

• Humanistic Thinkers who have creativity, sensitivity, and emotion.

• Collaborative Workers who are confident, receptive to others ideas, and utilize peer input

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The ZMB starts rehearsals at the end of July through early November after school and evening rehearsals. The color guard and percussion sections may be expected to rehearse separately from the winds. These rehearsals typically start in June leading up to full ZMB rehearsals at the end of July. Participation in the Marching Band will result in mandatory attendance at all rehearsals and performances, including the parades, band camps and competitions during the spring, summer and fall.