BENEFITS OF ELEMENTARY STUDENT PARTICIPATION
The primary benefit of an elementary student participating in the Marching Bruins is the experience of performing in an advanced performance ensemble.  Students who are ready to perform at a high school level have an exciting opportunity that allows for performance opportunities on a weekly basis, as well as experiencing a different type of ensemble experience.  Students who join the marching band typically improve in musical and movement ability and enjoy being part of the group.  
 
ELEMENTARY STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to participate in the Marching Bruins, students must be:
1. Entering 7th or 8th grade in the fall of the marching band season.
2. Be able to participate at a 9th grade or higher level of ability, a minimum of two years playing the instrument and current participation in their school band program.
3. Willing to participate as a full member.
 
FULL MEMBER REQUIREMENTS
As a full member of the group each student must be willing to commit to the mandatory events of the group.  Due to the nature of a marching band, each member is a vital part of the team.  Marching band shows are designed to include each member in a specific place on the field, your total participation benefits everybody on the field!
 
With that in mind, participants must commit to attendance and participation in the following:
1. ALL Padua Franciscan HS football games for the season (including post-season if necessary).
2. ALL Padua Franciscan HS MB performances, summer rehearsals, rehearsals after school (dates included on season schedule).
 
To be a responsible team member, participants must also be:
1. Willing to learn and/or memorize music, drills, and marching techniques.  
2. Willing to follow the rules of the Marching Bruins Handbook.