Student Track:
We look forward to 8th grade band students from across the WSFCS School System joining the award-winning Reagan High School Band of Raiders on the afternoon and evening of 9/20/2024.Students will have the opportunity to meet members of the Band of Raiders, watch rehearsal, tour the school, and have dinner with band. Following dinner, students will enjoy a mini-concert in the auditorium and will perform easy piece with the band. All students will receive t-shirt to wear for the night. Students will get the gameday experience and see what the band is all about.
Parent Track:
We offer a unique opportunity for parents to join us on 8th grade band night as well at Reagan High School! We will host parents beginning at 5:15pm with a complimentary catered meal in our auditorium while we have presentations for you about the school and band program. Speakers will include Robert Johnston (RHS Director of Bands), Brad Royal (RHS Principal), and others. The presentation will cover all areas of high school band, Reagan High School, and the advantages for students that participate in marching band throughout high school. Following dinner, the Band of Raiders will present a mini-concert in the auditorium, and the 8th grade students will perform one easy piece with the band. After the concert, all students will line up to march to the stadium at 6:30pm. Tickets to the game will be available for purchase at the parent dinner so parents can avoid ticket lines.
Additional information will be sent out via email once your child is registered. Registration can be completed on the Band of Raiders website (www.bandofraiders.org) or by scanning the QR code on the flyer above.
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The biggest fundraiser of the year for all Reagan Bands and Orchestras!
Click here for the flyer to download, which includes a coupon for 10% off.
Watch for emails with more information as these dates approach.
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Important dates coming up:
Aug 23: Home football game
Aug 30: Home football game
Sep. 6: First away game
Sep 14: Full marching band rehearsal followed by Show Preview for parents
Sep 16: WS Band Jamboree
Sep 20: 8th Grade Band Night (home football game)
Sep 21: Mattress Fundraiser
(Also see the calendar here on this website for more info.)
Mr. Johnston's BOR Information Folder
Find the latest Marching Band info here.
2023 warmup at Mt. Airy competition. Photo credit: Ceci Gonzalez
2023-2024 Accomplishments of the Reagan Bands
Congratulations to all of these groups and individual musicians:
Marching Band of Raiders: Undefeated season, winning four Grand Championships
NCMEA Convention Performance: Jazz Ensemble I
NCMEA Convention Performance: Wind Ensemble
All-County Honors Band – 60 Selections
All-District Honors Band – 27 Selections
All-State Honors Band – 5 Selections
Western Region Jazz Honors Band – 7 Selections
All-State Jazz Honors Band – 1 Selection
Symphony Orchestra – Orchestra MPA Superior Performance
Wind Ensemble – Concert Band MPA Superior Performance
Solo & Ensemble MPA – 76 Students with Superior Ratings
Jazz Ensemble I – Jazz MPA Superior Rating
Jazz Ensemble II – Jazz MPA Superior Rating
Jazz Combo – Jazz MPA Superior Rating
Symphony Orchestra – Superior rating and first place orchestra, Music in the Parks Festival at Carowinds
Check back for updates throughout the year.
"We, the Reagan High School Band of Raiders, will stand as a united family of musicians and guard with dignity, integrity, and pride. While building upon our legacy of musical, visual, and performance excellence, we will strengthen our work ethic, learn life lessons, and raise the bar for all bands to come." – Class of 2011
