Western High School Instrumental Music Department
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"An arts education exposes children to the incomparable."
                                                                                     - #12 in "Top Twelve Benefits of Music Education"

Pioneer Regiment
Zero Period 
7:20 AM - 8:22 AM 

There is still Zero Period on Late Start Days!

"What you find easy today, wasn't always easy!  Everyone starts somewhere!"
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
   
 This highly competitive performing group stresses a high level of musicianship, artistry, showmanship, and marching and maneuvering.  In addition, this course will emphasize technical skills; teamwork and the completion of a  field show that will be performed at football games, district events, and field show tournaments.  This unit also performs  at school assemblies, pep rallies, and local parades. 

ATTENDANCE
     The success of the band and color guard program depends on your commitment, effort, and attendance at all rehearsals,  along with your promptness at all functions. Calendars and schedules will be issued periodically. Please arrange your schedule to fulfill your obligations and to avoid any conflicts. If a conflict occurs, see Miss Hench IMMEDIATELY! Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is MANDATORY. The band and guard work as a team. When one member fails to show up, the team becomes weak. 

MATERIALS
     Privately and school owned instruments must be kept in good condition and maintained by the student. This includes flags, poles, rifles, sabers, and props. Any damage to or loss of school equipment/instruments will be the student’s responsibility. The borrowed instrument or equipment will be returned to the band room when requested by the director.  All band and color guard uniforms must be treated with respect. Eating, drinking, vulgarity, profanity or public displays of affection especially while in uniform will not be tolerated. The uniform is a symbol of honor and should be treated as such. Band members are responsible to wear band shoes, gloves, under armor shirts, tight fitting black shorts, and black socks with the band uniform for tournaments and football games.   Guard members will wear the designated uniform and shoes as designed by the instructor/director.
     Band students are required to bring their music, appropriate practice shoes and a pencil to every rehearsal. Color guard must come to rehearsal in appropriate practice clothes. The entire regiment must bring dot books (drill) to every rehearsal. All students must wear tennis shoes at all rehearsals. Also, please place your music in a black, three-ring notebook with clear windows  to hold music for rehearsals and concerts.


Pioneer Regiment Curriculum Contract

How to sign up for Ms. Hench's 
Pioneer Regiment Messages

(click below)


Link to Victory Marching for dot books.

Pioneer Regiment Jacket Orders

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Regiment Jacket Order Form
Click on the box to the left so you can print an order form. 
​ All the details are on the form.

                2017-18 Regiment T-Shirts: 
          contact Ms. Hench for purchase
The Regiment T-Shirt and blue jeans is the casual uniform for the members of the Pioneer Regiment. This uniform is worn at some football games, non competitive events and after performances at field show tournaments.  $15.00 is required and is included as part of the Regiment student's fair-share contribution.
     Purchase while they last! The 2017-18 shirts will be $15.00 and $16.00 for 2XL and 3XL.  Wear your shirt with pride to show your support at each of the tournaments!!!!! Prices are subject to possible change.
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Please click the link below to watch a video featuring Bands and Color Guards of the AUHSD schools at the 2013 Band Specatcular
OC Register 2013 Band Spectacular Video
Please click the link below to read an article posted on the Orange County Register on September 3, 2013 entitled "Band camp no vacation, but these kids don't mind".
OC Register Article on Marching Band Camp

Links to sites for all things Marching Band and Color Guard
Marching.com link
Drum Corps International
Winter Guard Assoc. of So. Calif.
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Pioneer Regiment 2012 & 2013 T-Shirts $5.00

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We still have 2012  and 2013 Regiment shirts available!  
Most sizes available.  Get your yourself some Western memorabilia and help contribute to cleaning out Ms. Hench's office and make a few dollars for the band ;-).  Interested in a shirt?  go to Charms and buy it now!



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PLEASE CHECK THE FUNDRAISER PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON CURRENT SALES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO FUNDRAISING AND EARNING CREDITS FOR STUDENT DONATIONS. 
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Please visit the Upcoming Events page for important information

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2012 Western High School Pioneer Regiment "Constellations"
SCSBOA Championships Class 2A

 2011 Western High School Pioneer Regiment "Revolution and Triumph"
Ramona Field Show