Music in Motion
The Clare Pioneer Marching Band is the most visible musical organization in our community. Performance at home football games, local parades and other opportunities in and around Clare are important to showcase the talent and dedication of our students. Playing a combination of current music as well as classic rock and stadium tunes, the PMB is at the cutting edge of the marching arts while maintaining our traditions.
2023 PIONEER MARCHING BAND
PRE-CAMP AND BAND CAMP SCHEDULE
Monday, July 24
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Monday, July 31
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CEDAR POINT UPDATES
Looking to return to Cedar Point this year on Tuesday, August 29. This date has no athletic events on it as we plan today (7/21/23).
Here are answers to frequently asked questions from last year's event.
Here are answers to frequently asked questions from last year's event.
- Cedar Point runs a cashless payment policy. Credit and debit cards are the preferred method of payment.
- Cedar Point has more than 10 Cash-To-Card kiosks throughout the park. Students who do not have access to a credit or debit card should plan to use this method of payment for the day.
- There will be no structured meals for the PMB at Cedar Point; all meals will be on your own. Using the cashless payment system, meals can be purchased throughout the day at your student’s leisure.
- Meals at any amusement or theme park are usually more expensive than their fast-food counterparts. Please think about what you would eat at your favorite fast-food restaurant and add 20-30% conservatively.
- Souvenirs can be purchased throughout the day as well. Just remember your student will be responsible for those items throughout the day as well. There are storage lockers on site at variety of locations. Discuss with your student what a planned purchase might be and budget with them wisely. Recently known prices are $25 for a t-shirt; $5 for a magnet.
- Please check the weather for Cedar Point for Tuesday. Cedar Point is surrounded by water on three sides. Current forecast calls for scattered storms in the morning, humid and breezy in the afternoon; high temperature of 83ºF.
- We will not plan a meal stop on either end of the trip. We want to ensure we get to Cedar Point early enough to enjoy the most of the park, as well we do not wish to delay our return home which is contingent upon our departure and the required down time for our driver. Students are encouraged to bring appropriate snack items for the motor coach ride to and from Cedar Point.
- Our departure time will be determined by our performance time and return to the coach to stow instruments prior to enjoying the park and the required down time for our driver. Please look to Remind for a message regarding our return time to Clare.
PMB Marching Fundamentals
Pep Band of the PMBWinter - Basketball 2022-23
Uniform: ClareWear! Friday, December 9 - Girls Basketball (Shepherd) Tuesday, January 12 - Boys Basketball (Harrison) Thursday, January 19 - Girls Basketball (Meridian) Thursday, January 26 - Boys Basketball (Shepherd) Tuesday, January 31 - Girls Basketball (Gladwin) Thursday, February 2 - Girls Basketball (Pinconning) Friday, February 17 - Boys Basketball (Beaverton) Thursday, March 2 - Boys Basketball (Meridian) Schedule - Report Time 6:15 each event |
Attendance Policy
Schedule & Ethic
This is a class; you earn a grade. After school rehearsals and performances are a logical outgrowth of the course. Since our schedule has been published, students should share with any employer immediately. Your inability to notify your employer is not a suitable excuse given the publishing date of our schedule. Additionally, any employer knows that functions extending form the classroom take precedence over employment under the terms of work permits. Please apply the following logic in relation to band/athletic activities:
Marching Band Student Costs
Uniform ProcedureUniforms will be sized and issued on the Sunday prior to Band Camp
Students are parents/guardians will be issued complete uniforms this year (hat, coat, pants, gauntlets). An assignment/care agreement form will be signed by both students and parent/guardian at the time of issuance. No uniform will be issued until form is signed by both parties. |
Pre-Camp ActivitiesHeld at the school, scheduled and led by PMB Leadership Team members, these sessions are informal in order to get marching skills and season music introduced, and bond as a section before the intensity of Band Camp
Band CampPMB Band Camp is the single most important activity for the Marching Pioneers to make our season a success. Usually held during the first full week in August, students are asked to clear their work and family schedules for those days from 8AM to 5PM.
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Game DaysAll home games occur at Brookwood Athletic Fields. Call time for PMB is 5:45. PreGame starts approximately 10 minutes before game time.
Marching Invitationals and ShowcasesThe Pioneer Marching Band is excited to be taking our show on the road to entertain other communities and learn from outstanding clinicians at a variety of showcase events. These may include the Pioneer Marching Showcase, Cadillac Marching Showcase, or MSBOA Marching Band Festival.
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Marching Pioneers in Action
Leadership Opportunities |
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The Drum Major is the most visible, most respected member of the Marching Pioneers beyond the Director. His/her responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
These skills are enhanced through attendance at a summer training camp. Participation in Drum Major Camp is required in order to effectively lead the ensemble. Auditions for Drum Major, when appropriate, will be held in the final quarter of the preceding school year. Auditions will be comprised of but not limited to an exhibition of marching fundamentals, teaching ability, rudimentary conducting skills and an interview.
Section Leader
Within the body of the Pioneer Marching Band, each section is a vibrant and cohesive unit which makes the ensemble larger than the sum of its parts. Each Section Leader is a teacher and motivator. His/her responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Color Guard Captain
The Captain of the Color Guard is a teacher, motivator, and innovator. The Color Guard Captain should plan to have enough additional practice outside of those already scheduled to ensure the guard is clean and effective in its performance. His/her responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Auditions for Color Guard Captain, when appropriate, will be held in the final quarter of the preceding school year. Auditions will be comprised of but not limited to an exhibition of marching and flagging fundamentals, teaching ability, a brief original routine and an interview. Drumline Captain
The Captain of the PMB Drumline is a teacher, composer and motivator. The Drumline is in fact the heartbeat of our ensemble. The precision and cohesion of the ensemble can be traced back to the Drumline and its leader. The Drumline Captain should plan to have additional practice outside of those already scheduled to ensure the drumline is clean and effective in its performance. His/her responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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