"The Marching Pride"

The Marching Band is the musical “face” of Franklin County High School. Membership in this ensemble requires strenuous physical exercise and the ability to perform musical literature while in motion. This ensemble meets after school from July through November and performs at football games, parades, various community events, and marching band competitions. For instrumentalists in this ensemble, they are required to remain in a band class (Symphonic Band or Concert Band) in the fall and spring semesters. While high school course-load can be demanding of students, commitment to the band program is necessary for excellent performance. Students not registered for a band class will not be allowed to participate in marching band. There is a fee associated with participation in this ensemble.

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is the top performing ensemble of instrumental music. Membership in this ensemble is by audition only. Auditions will take place in the spring of each year. This ensemble will be performing literature grades IV and above. In order to perform at the highest level, students are expected to individually practice for at least 60 minutes per week. This ensemble will meet as a class and perform at scheduled concerts as well as Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE). Students in this ensemble are strongly encouraged to participate in District, All-State and other Honor Band events. There is a fee associated with participation in this ensemble; however, this fee is waived for students who also participate in Marching Band.

Concert Band

The Concert Band is the second-highest performing ensemble of instrumental music. Membership in this ensemble is by audition only. This ensemble will be performing literature grades III and above. In order to perform at the highest level, students are expected to individually practice for at least 60 minutes per week. This ensemble will meet as a class and perform at scheduled concerts. Students in this ensemble are encouraged to participate in District, All-State and other Honor Band events. There is a fee associated with participation in this ensemble; however, this fee is waived for students who also participate in Marching Band. Students who are also enrolled in the Symphonic Band may perform in this class on a secondary instrument.

Beginning Band

​The Beginning Band is an ensemble for any student who wants to learn an instrument for the first time. There is no audition for being a member of the beginning band. In order to learn the fundamentals of the instruments, students are expected to individually practice at least 60 minutes per week. This ensemble will meet as a class and perform once per semester. Franklin County High School does not have a large inventory of instruments to rent for this ensemble, so you students will more than likely need to go to a reputable music instrument dealer to rent or purchase an instrument for this class. There is not a fee associated with this class. Students who are also enrolled in the Symphonic Band or Concert Band may perform in this class on a secondary instrument.

Percussion Ensemble

Percussion ensemble is for those students whose primary instrument is percussion or students who have an interest in percussion performance. In order to perform at the highest level, students are expected to individually practice for at least 30 minutes a week. This ensemble will meet after school in the spring, following Christmas Break. The amount of performances will vary from year to year based on personnel and scheduling.  There is a fee associated with participation in this ensemble.​

Jazz Band

Jazz Band is open to any students with prior band experience who have an interest in jazz music. Jazz Band begins rehearsals in the winter, following the end of the competitive marching season. In order to perform at the highest level, students are expected to individually practice for at least 30 minutes a week. Additionally, it is highly encouraged that members of this ensemble listen to at least 30 minutes of jazz music a week in order to understand the nuance of different styles. The amount of performances will vary from year to year based on personnel and scheduling. There is a fee associated with participation in this ensemble.