The Lake Norman Wildcat Marching Band is a single unit including winds, percussion, and color guard students. The purpose of the marching band is to provide an outlet for musical performance for half-time shows, parades, and to promote school spirit within the school and community. One of the main activities of the marching band is to support the football team during Friday night games. In addition, there are at least three marching band competitions scheduled during late September, October and early November. In late summer, the band begins a rigorous and demanding schedule of practices, including a week of camp to prepare for the marching season. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a performance concert band class, on track for graduation, attend band camp, and exhibit playing and marching competencies. Students may be selected to be an alternate to the marching band if they do not attend band camp or exhibit the necessary requirements. However, no student will be denied participation because of an inability to pay or attend camp. Many opportunities are provided for students/parents to fund trips and costs of the band through fundraisers. Students/parents are to contact Mr. Brown for financial arrangements if payments can’t be made. Competition Band members receive 1/2 additional credit for each year of service.