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Twin Valley High School marching band showcases program growth and recruitment plans
Summary
Students and staff from Twin Valley High School presented a video and remarks about the marching band program, describing growth from about 30–35 members to more than 50, expanded community performances and recruiting efforts with feeder middle schools.
Members of the Twin Valley High School marching band presented a short video and spoke to the Twin Valley School Board on Sept. 15 to highlight recent growth, community performances and recruitment efforts.
Band drum majors Sofia Moyer and Susan Scottison (both seniors) and other student leaders described steady growth in membership—"I remember my very first year, we had around 30, 35 members in the band, and we're now just above 50 members," one student said—and increased community engagement. Students and staff described participation in local events, competitions and a Bands of America affiliate festival that will bring nationally ranked clinicians for feedback.
The presenters described recruitment efforts that include instrument fairs at the middle school, spring open-try nights, middle-school band night at a football game (where middle schoolers join the high school in the stands and perform on the field), outreach to elementary schools and side-by-side events with feeder programs. One drum major said involving middle-school students earlier (seventh or eighth grade) has improved retention into the high-school program.
Students also credited the program with building leadership and confidence: one student said the band "provided a community" that helped her transition into high school and later take on leadership roles.
The board and attendees thanked the students and boosters for their support; boosters were noted as instrumental in organizing a recent showcase that brought eight local bands and about 800 students on the field for a mass-band finale.
Ending The presentation concluded with board members expressing appreciation and encouraging continued recruitment and community outreach; students noted upcoming competitions and community performances for the season.
