The East Haven Co-op Marching Band is the premier instrumental ensemble for the fall semester. East Haven is a member of USBands, a 15 time State Champion, and a 7 time National Champion. The band performs at all home football games as well as the Thanksgiving Day football game, and local community functions; however the primary focus is on field show competition. Students will develop fundamental technique for their section of the marching ensemble, learn a 9 minute “field show” written specifically for that year’s band, and work through the competitive season to improve and develop that show.
Sections of the Band
Hornline
Drumline
Front Ensemble
Color Guard
Typically the season schedule runs as follows:
- May – Tuesday Evenings to prep for Fall
- June & July – Optional Summer Sectionals
- August – Mandatory 2 Week Every-Day Intensive Preseason Rehearsals (Band Camp)
- September & October – Competition Season! Tues/Thurs rehearsals. Competitions all-day on saturday. Some football game performances.
- Early November – State and National Championships (end of season)
- December through April – Optional Winter Season Ensembles (color guard & percussion)
While most of the rehearsals and performances take place outside of the school day, marching band is still a class. Students can earn a full credit if they complete all the requirements to earn it, including meeting all attendance requirements and participation in a winter ensemble.
