IHS Marching Band

Indiana Area Senior High School

August 5th = 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM August 12th = 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

August 6th = 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM August 13th = 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

August 7th = 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM August 14th = 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

August 8th = 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM August 15th = 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM*

August 9th = 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM August 16th = 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Tuesdays – Everyone (3:00 PM to 4:00 PM)

August Dates: 20th

September Dates: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

October Dates: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

November Dates: 5th, 12th, 19th

Wednesdays – Everyone (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

August Dates: 21st, 28th

September Dates: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

October Dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

November Dates: No Wednesdays in November

Thursdays – Everyone (3:00 PM to 4:00 PM)

August Dates: 22nd, 29th

September Dates: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

October Dates: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

November Dates: 7th, 14th, 21st

*Please Note: Sections will schedule additional dates/times. These will be selected and announced ASAP!


8/23/24	Game: Freeport Game: 7:00 PM; Depart: TBA
8/27/24	Band Night at the Indiana County Fair Report: 4:00 PM; Depart: 4:30 PM
8/30/24	Game: Ringgold HOME Game: 7:00 PM; Report: TBA
9/6/24	Game: Chartiers Valley HOME Game: 7:00 PM; Report: TBA
9/13/24	Game: Laurel Highlands AWAY Game: 7:00 PM; Report: TBA
9/20/24	Game: Derry AWAY Game: 7:00 PM; Report: TBA
9/27/24	Game: Knoch AWAY Game: 7:00 PM; Report: TBA
10/4/24	Game: Hampton HOME Game: 7:00 PM; Report: TBA
10/5/24	IUP Homecoming Parade Report: 9:00 AM; Parade: 10:00 AM *SAT Testing Date in Indiana (Please schedule your test on a different date)
10/11/24	Game: West Mifflin HOME Game: 7:00 PM; Report: TBA
10/18/24	Game: McKeesport AWAY Game: 7:00 PM; Report: TBA
10/19/24	Indiana Bandfest! Starts: TBA; Report: TBA
10/25/24	Game: Mars AWAY Game: 7:00 PM; Report: TBA
10/23/24	Bands in Review Starts: TBA; Report: TBA
11/11/24	Veterans Day Parade Report: TBA
11/22/24	It’s A Wonderful Life Parade Report: TBA

All rehearsals are MANDATORY – Student attendance is extremely important to success!
Staff and students may schedule a small sectional at a time to be determined.
Any conflict will need to be communicated well in advance to Mr. Olear via parents only.
Students may not sign themselves out, excuse themselves from events, or cancel suddenly.
Time is valuable – we pride ourselves being on time - every time!

Students will have a designated area to sit at each game.
Snacks and water will be provided to the students by the boosters.
External food (including the concession stand) is not permitted!
Students will be expected to play in the stands, perform the halftime show, and support the football team throughout the game.
Students will be expected to positively represent the school, the marching band, and themselves.

Every student will be issued a marching band uniform for the duration of the season.
Students will also have access to a cold weather raincoat and a warm weather raincoat.
Show shirts can play the role of a hot weather uniform, or as part of the uniform underneath the marching band coats. Please have it for every event!
BLACK SOCKS are also part of the uniform. Other colors look hideous with our all black uniforms!
Expensive equipment (personal or school-owned) is used every time we meet. We expect everyone to treat these items with respect and notify the staff of any mistreatment of any equipment. Additionally, please notify the staff of any necessary repairs due to normal use!
STUDENTS are ultimately responsible for any uniform or equipment used.

We love supporting our community through 3 local parades – IUP Homecoming Parade, Veterans Day Parade, and the “It’s A Wonderful Life” Parade.
We also participate in Band Night at the Indiana County Fair, and our own Indiana Bandfest! More information will be given closer to the event.
Students taking the SAT should avoid scheduling on the day of the IUP Homecoming Parade!