SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL BAND
2361 School Drive, Southside, Alabama 35907
​(256) 442-2172 Ext. 8
ORIENTATION 2023-24
Check out the information below for starting the 2023-24 school year.
STEP ONE:
Read the Spring Newsletter
STEP TWO:
Register for Band!
STEP THREE:
Join us for the spring football game in the stands
MAY 12, 2023 - Barney Hood Stadium
*HS students, wear the crimson, PRIDE shirt.  New members wear red or school colors. Bring water!
STEP FOUR:
Attend Spring Training
MAY 16-18, 2023 - Southside Band Room
Wear comfortable clothes and bring water.  We will be outside learning how to march.
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Students will be fitted for uniforms and will come home with a card on sizing info for which sizes to purchase.
STEP FIVE:
Purchase Uniform Items
DUE MAY 26, 2023
Instrumental member must purchase their own bibbers (pants), shoes, and gloves.
Parents and fans are welcomed to purchase a halftime show theme shirt. 

Students DO NOT buy their own - the PMA Boosters provide them!
STEP SIX:
Attend the mandatory student/parent Orientation Meeting
May 22, 2023 - 6 pm - SHS Auditorium
*Please bring a copy of your medical insurance card
STEP SEVEN:
Pay Band Fees
STEP EIGHT:
Practice and condition over the summer.
All of the music is online.  Students receive a memorization and pass off schedule.

​Parents - be sure your child stays ACTIVE over the summer!
Password is 1958
STEP NINE:
Attend Band Camp!
All Members
July 17-21, 2023
​8 am to 12 pm ; break; 5 pm-9 pm

July 24-28, 2023
​8 am to 12 pm ; break; 5 pm-9 pm