Marching Band: Stevenson Instrumental Music Program
The 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.
Preliminary 2023-24 Marching Band Calendar (updated 1/5/2023) |
February 2023 |
Thu, Feb 2, 7 PM | Kickoff Meeting- Stevenson Band Room |
Tue, Feb 7, 6-7 PM | Color Guard Clinic 1 |
Tue, Feb 7, 7-8 PM | Color Guard Parent Meeting |
Thu, Feb 16, 6-7 PM | Color Guard Clinic 2 |
March 2023 |
Wed, March 1 | 2023-24 Marching Band Registrations Due |
Wed, March 1 | $150 non-refundable Marching Band fee deposits due |
June 2023 |
Tue, June 6 | Due: Orders for required apparel items |
Tue, June 6 | Due: Online submission of Marching Band Contract |
Wed, June 7, 12 PM | Full Band Rehearsal- Stevenson Band Room |
Wed, June 7 | In-person submission of Member Medical Information form (on paper) |
Tue, June 13, 9 AM | Orientation: Flutes/Clarinets/Saxes & Horns |
Tue, June 13, 11 AM | Orientation: Trumpets/Low Brass |
TBA | Summer Sectionals begin for Color Guard |
TBA | Summer Sectionals begin for Drumline & Frontline |
July 2023 |
TBA | Summer Sectionals begin for winds |
August 2023 |
Fri Aug 4 | Final payment of full Marching Band Fee |
Sun Aug 6 | Submission of MHSAA physical forms (online only) |
M Aug 7 - F Aug 11 | Home Camp, 8:30 AM - 4 PM |
Su Aug 13 - Th Aug 17 | Away Camp @ Michindoh |
Tue Aug 29 | First Day of School |
Tue Aug 29, 6 - 8 PM | Full Band Rehearsal |
September 2023 |
Mon, Sep 4 | Peach Festival Parade (save the date) |
Tue Sep 5, 6 - 9 PM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Fri Sep 8 | Home football game vs. Romeo |
Sun, Sep 10 | Richmond Good Old Days Parade (save the date) |
Tue Sep 12, 6 - 9 PM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Fri Sep 15 | Home football game vs. Dakota |
Tue Sep 19, 6 - 9 PM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Tue Sep 26, 6 - 9 PM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Tue Sep 26, 8:40 PM | Parent Show |
Fri Sep 29 | Home football game vs. Chippewa Valley |
Sat Sep 30 | Marching Band Invitational (save the date) |
October 2023 |
Sun Oct 1 | UCS Band-a-Rama (save the date) |
Sun Oct 1 | Mini Home Camp I (time TBA) |
Tue Oct 3, 6 - 9 PM | Full Band Rehearsal |
Sat Oct 7 | Marching Band Invitational (save the date) |
Sun, Oct 8 | UCS Band-a-Rama (save the date) |
Sun Oct 8 | Mini Home Camp II (time TBA) |
Tue Oct 10, 2:30 PM | Pre-Festival Walkthrough (tentative) |
Tue Oct 10, 6 - 8 PM | Full Band Rehearsal (tentative) |
Tue Oct 10 | MSBOA Marching Band Festival (tentative) |
Wed Oct 11, 2:30 PM | Pre-Festival Walkthrough (tentative) |
Wed Oct 11 | MSBOA Marching Band Festival (tentative) |
Fri Oct 13 | Home football game vs. Fraser (Senior Night) |
Tue, Oct 17 | Tuesday Night Lights |
Away Football Games |
Fridays @ 7 PM | 8/25 @ Novi; Thu 8/31 or Fri 9/1 @ SCS Lakeview; 9/22 @ Ike; 10/6 @ Anchor Bay; 10/20 @ Roch. Adams |
2023 MHSAA Football Playoff Schedule |
District Semifinals | Fri Oct 27 or Sat Oct 28 |
District Finals | Fri Nov 3 or Sat Nov 4 |
Regional Finals | Fri Nov 10 or Sat Nov 11 |
State Semifinals | Sat Nov 18, 1 PM |
State Finals | Sat Nov 25, 1 PM @ Ford Field |
November 2023 |
Thu Nov 23 | America's Thanksgiving Parade (save the date) |
December 2023 |
TBA, 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Indoor Concert Rehearsal |
TBA | Stevenson Winter Concert |
Mon Dec 18, 6:30 PM | Marching Band Banquet |
Click here for a PDF version of the 2023-24 calendar for printing (coming soon)
Registration, Paperwork, and Payments for the 2023-24 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:
Step 1: Complete and submit online Registration Form - due Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 Marching Band members:
→ Registration Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2023marchingband
Step 2: Pay a $150 non-refundable deposit - due Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 Marching Band members:
→ Payment Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2023marchingbandpayments
Step 3: Order and purchase required apparel items - due Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
→ Payment Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2023marchingbandpayments
Step 4: Download and read the Marching Band Handbook, then complete and return the Marching Band contract online - Due Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 Marching Band members:
→ 2023-24 Marching Band Handbook (pdf)
→ Contract Submission Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2023marchingbandcontract
Step 5: Complete and return the Member Medical Information Form - due Wednesday, June 7th, 2023
Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 Marching Band members:
Step 6: Complete full payment of Marching Band fee - due Friday, August 4th, 2023
Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 Marching Band members:
→ Payment Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2023marchingbandpayments
Step 7: Completion of sports physical and upload of MHSAA physical form to BigTeams - Due Sunday, August 6th, 2023
Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 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 6, 2023 - the Sunday before home camp. This rule applies to all UCS marching bands, summer camps, and athletic-related activities (note: if the student has already completed a physical in 2023, it must have be dated after April 15th, 2023).
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 Mr. Sekich, and returned to the counseling department to complete eligibility.
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A history of recent Marching Band Shows |
2023: to be announced | 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: Beethoven Show |
1995: James Bond | 1994: Fiddler on the Roof |
1993: Broadway Show | 1992: Cartoon Show |
2018-19 Stevenson Titans Marching Band