MONTE VISTA MARCHING BAND - Parent Info
Where to start?
There's a lot to know to be a Marching Band/Color Guard parent, and you've come to the right place. See below for all the information you need on the schedule, expectations and opportunities for parents and guardians to get involved.
And, if after taking a look, you still have questions, please email: marchingband@mvkeynoters.org
Welcome!
COMMUNICATION
Weekly email bulletins provide information on upcoming competitions, practices, etc. If you're not receiving these regular bulletins, email marchingband@mvkeynoters.org to be added to the distribution list. Follow our Keynoters Instagram page to get news FAST! It's a great way to stay in the loop, get calendar reminders of Marching Band events, and see great photos and videos!
PARTICIPATION Donation:
Support Award Winning Band!
The Marching Band program is funded 100% from participation donations from families and some student fundraising. Participation donations cover coaching fees, music, uniforms, instrument purchase and repair, bus and truck transportation, and competition entry fees. Suggested participation donation amounts are based on how much it actually costs to operate the Marching Band program each year. Your support is much appreciated! Please make a donation via MVHS Future Fund TODAY!
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Parent support is an integral part of Marching Band and we depend on getting help from each family. Watch for regular email and SignUpGenuis requests for how you can help and support your student, such as:
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Drive our equipment truck
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Load and unload the equipment truck(s)
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Chaperone students to and from competitions
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Help move instruments at competition
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Assist in uniform fitting
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Cook for and feed our hungry students at competitions and football games.
ALL parent volunteers must be cleared through the SRVUSD Be a Mentor program, please follow the link at the button above and get started today.
TYPICAL EVENTS SCHEDULE
AUGUST THROUGH NOVEMBER
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
All practices are held at Monte Vista High School unless otherwise noted. Watch for weekly email updates, communication from student leadership team and postings on our Instagram/Facebook page for last-minute schedule changes.
SUMMER CAMP:
The show practice begins at MBCG Summer Camp. Click the link for this year's dates and times to make sure your child can make it!
Weekday Practice
MONDAYS 4:00-6:15PM ALL Members
WEDNESDAYS 5:30-8:30pm ALL Members
THURSDAYS 5:30-8:30pm Drumline, Pit, and Color Guard
Occasional Saturday Practices: 9am-4pm ALL Members
EVENTS!
Friday Home MVHS Football Games: From 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm - All Members Pizza Dinner and Pep Band and/or Field Show Performance During Halftime
Halloween: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm - Elementary School Parade
Saturday Competitions: All Day (7:30 a.m. to midnight) - Four NCBA Field Show Competitions (one in late October and every Saturday in November)
City Center Tree Lighting: City Center Lot Tree Lighting Event
Drumline attends back to school events, MVHS Football Barbecue and rallies
Videographer: Ethan P (Senior, MVHS Instrumental Music Program)
MBCG Photo Album
Please enjoy these PHOTOS taken by Charles Young.
PROGRAM INFO
STAFF AND COACHES
Staff and coaches for the 2025 - 2026 Marching Band season include:
Ed Cloyd, Music Director - ecloyd@srvusd.net
Grace Cloyd, Color Guard Head Coach - gcloyd@srvusd.net
Caden Harris and Caleb Pizarro Drum Majors
Sandy Young and Ammara Basheer, Room Parent marchingband@mvkeynoters.org