Marching Band: Stevenson Instrumental Music Program

 

Titans Marching Band

Stevenson MarchersThe Stevenson High School Marching Band is proud to have built a long and consistent tradition of excellence.

The band performs annually at MSBOA Festival and Utica Community Schools' Band-a-Rama and has participated at regional marching activites throughout Metropolitan Detroit and Southeastern Michigan.

Traveling away from Michigan, the SHS Marching Band has performed in Orlando, Miami, and Washington, DC.

The band represents Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA.

 


Marching Band Items:


 

2025-26 Preliminary Marching Band Calendar (last updated 5/21/25)
June 2025
Tue 6/10 Mini Camp / Kickoff Rehearsal
August 2025
Mon 8/4 - Fri 8/8 Home Camp
Mon 8/11 - Fri 8/15 Away Camp @ Michindoh
Sat 8/23 Warren Polish Day Parade
Thu 8/28 Home Football Game vs. Temperance Bedford
September 2025
Mon 9/1 Romeo Peach Festival Parade
Sun 9/7 Richmond Good Ol' Days Parade
Fri 9/12 Home Football Game vs. Chippewa Valley
October 2025
Fri 10/3 Home Football Game vs. Anchor Bay
Sun 10/5 UCS Band-a-Rama (@ Stevenson)
Tue 10/7 OR W 10/8 MSBOA Marching Band Festival
Fri 10/10 Home Football Game vs. Romeo (senior night)
Tue 10/14 Tuesday Night Lights (w/ Jr. High Band students)
Thu 10/30 Fall Concert
November 2025
Sat 11/22 Mt. Clemens Santa Parade
December 2025
Thu 12/11 Winter Concert
2025 Away Football Games
Fri 9/5 @ Utica    /    Fri 9/19 @ Dakota    /    Fri 9/26 @ Eisenhower
Fri 10/17 @ L'Anse Creuse North    /    Fri 10/24 @ Brother Rice
2025 MHSAA Football Playoff Schedule
Fri 10/31 or Sat 11/1 District Semifinals
Fri 11/7 or Sat 11/8 District Finals
Fri 11/14 or Sat 11/15 Regional Finals
Sat 11/22 Division 1 State Semifinals, 1 PM
Sun 11/30 Division 1 State Final, 7 PM @ Ford Field

 

Click here for a PDF version of the 2025-26 calendar for printing (coming later in 2025!)

 

General info about the MHSAA Football Playoffs: The 32 teams with the most playoff points based on record and quality of opponents qualify in each Division. As one of the largest high schools in the state, Stevenson plays in Division 1. Those 32 teams are then divided into districts and regions to help minimize travel in the early rounds.

The team with the highest playoff points typically receives a home game in the first three rounds of the playoffs with the option to play Friday night or on Saturday. State semifinals are played Saturday afternoon at a neutral site and the final takes place at Ford Field.

Due to Michigan State playing a game at Ford Field on Saturday 11/29, the Division 1 Final in 2025 will be played on Sunday 11/30.

Marching Bands from both schools are welcome (but not required) to perform at all MHSAA football playoff games with each band allotted half of the time.


Registration, Paperwork, and Payments for the 2025-26 Stevenson Marching Band:

There are 7 steps to complete in order to be fully registered and cleared to participate in Marching Band, including attending away camp. 

  1. Completion of online registration form
  2. Payment of a $150 non-refundable deposit (goes toward the $485 fee).
  3. Order and purchase required apparel items
  4. Download and read the 2025-26 Marching Band Handbook, then submit the Marching Band Contract online
  5. Complete and return the Member Medical Information Form
  6. Complete full payment marching band fee. Total of $485, not including marching shoes.
  7. Obtain a sports physical, then upload the completed MHSAA Physical form to Big Teams, with all sections filled out

 

Step 1: Complete and submit online Registration Form - Due May 15

Required. To be completed by all prospective 2025-26 Marching Band members:

  • Reserves your theme T-shirt
  • Identifies instrumentation for drill
  • Secures your spot in the marching drill / front line position
  • Collects contact info should there be an urgent communication need
  • To be completed by a parent/guardian

→ Registration Link: www.stevensonbands.org/25marchingband

 

Step 2: Pay a $150 non-refundable deposit - Due May 31

Required. To be completed by all Marching Band members:

→ Payment Link: www.stevensonbands.org/25marchingbandpayments

 

Step 3: Order and purchase marching shoes - Due May 31

  • All Marching Band members, except Colorguard, are REQUIRED to own the following items for the season:
  • Purchased through the band (only):
  • Marching Band Shoes (cost: $48)
  • Returning members can use last year's shoes (check to see if they still fit)

→ Payment Link: www.stevensonbands.org/25marchingbandpayments

 

  • In addition, all Marching Band members, including Colorguard, must own a pair of white shorts that are worn as part of a summer uniform. These shorts are purchased on your own (the sooner, the better!).
  • Requirements for summer uniform white shorts:
  • No stripes – must be solid white
  • No athletic-style shorts (no elastic waistbands)
  • Clean / professional appearance (no rips, stains, minimal wrinkling)
  • Mid-thigh length or longer
  • Comfortable fit / do not hinder ability to march
  • Suggestions for Summer Uniform White Shorts:
  • Flat khaki-style strongly preferred over cargo-style (minimal pockets)
  • Shop early! White shorts are harder to find in July & August vs. spring and early summer
  • Online stores may have a better selection

 

Step 4: Read the Marching Band Handbook, then complete and return the Marching Band contract online - Due May 30

Required. To be completed by all Marching Band members:

  • Click below to download the Marching Band Handbook which contains the contract language:
  • → 2025-26 Marching Band Handbook coming in spring 2025

 

Step 5: Complete and submit the Member Medical Information Form online - Due May 30

Required. To be completed by all Marching Band members:

  • Provides essential information about your student to assist those caring for them during camp weeks
  • Assists with camp logistics and preparation
  • For safety and accuracy, to be completed by a parent/guardian please

 

Step 6: Complete full payment of $485 Marching Band fee - Due Aug 1

Required. To be completed by all Marching Band members:

  • Covers the cost of home and away camps
  • Helps offset costs of instructors, purchase of show music, and other items for the season that support all marching band students
  • Includes Theme T-Shirt and white performance gloves (certain sections)

→ Payment Link: www.stevensonbands.org/25marchingbandpayments

 

Step 7: Completion/upload of sports physical of MHSAA physical form to BigTeams - Due Aug 1

Required. To be completed by all Marching Band members:

Mandatory current-year physicals are a UCS rule for the safety of all members of the Marching Band and must be completed and uploaded to Big Teams by August 1, 2025. This rule applies to all UCS marching bands, summer camps, and athletic-related activities (note: all physicals must have been completed on or after April 15th, 2025).

 

 


Resources for the Stevenson Marching Band

 

  • 2025-26 Marching Band Handbook:
    • Marching Band Handbook coming spring 2025
  • MHSAA Physical Form: Click to download and print at home.
    • Complete on paper, upload to Big Teams
  • 2025 Home Camp Info: Click to download and print at home.
    • Home Camp FAQs coming summer 2025
  • 2025 Away Camp Schedule: Click to download and print at home.
    • Coming summer 2025
  • 2025 Away Camp Packing Info: Click to download and print at home.
    • Coming summer 2025
  • 2025-26 Titans Marching Band Leadership Application: Click below to download and print at home.
    • Coming winter 2025
  • 2025-26 Titans Marching Band Leadership Handbook: Click below to download and print at home.
    • Coming winter 2025
  • 2025-26 Titans Color Guard Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
    • coming soon (pdf)
  • 2025-26 Titans Drumline Technique & Exercise Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
    • Coming spring 2025

Hydration Information for all Marching Band Students

It is critically important to have a proper water container available during marching band activities - throughout the season.

Having their own water source helps ensure the marcher has access to get the hydration they need in the most safe, effective, and hygienic way possible.

1/2 gallon or 1 gallon water jugs as pictured below can be found at retailers such as Target, Amazon.com, Walmart, and more. Every marcher should have one!

water jug

Receiving Physical Education Flex Credit for completing 2 full seasons of Marching Band: A student may be able to waive the graduation requirement of 1/2 credit of Physical Education (gym class) following the completion of two seasons of Marching Band between 9th and 12th grades. In addition to 100% participation, the proper paperwork must be completed, signed by the band director, and returned to the counseling department to complete eligibility.

 

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History of Stevenson High School Marching Band Shows since 1992
2025: ??????????? 2024: Dual of the Fates
2023: Nightmare in the Shadows 2022: Return to Broadway
2021: Rock of Ages 2020: Behind the Mask
2019: The Music of Queen 2018: Super Bowl Halftime Hits
2017: Wizards & Magic 2016: Friends
2015: Heart of a Hero 2014: Once Upon a Time
2013: Vegas, Baby! 2012: Welcome to the Jungle
2011: Road Trip USA! 2010: The Piano Man Show
2009: Les Miserables 2008: Motown USA
2007: The Beatles 2006: Hollywood Highlights
2005: Jeckyll & Hyde 2004: The Mask of Zorro
2003: Disney Fantasmic 2002: Jesus Christ Superstar
2001: Aaron Copland 2000: West Side Story
1999: Star Wars 1998: Big Band Jazz
1997: Western Show 1996: James Bond
1995: Beethoven Show 1994: Fiddler on the Roof
1993: Broadway Show 1992: Cartoon Show

 

Updated  November 26, 2024


2018-19 Stevenson Marching Band

2018-19 Stevenson Titans Marching Band