Marching Band

Somersworth Football Game -September 18, 2026

5:00 - Arrive at SHS for rehearsal
Bring instruments, flip folders, and lyres

6:30 - Move down to the field to set up for pregame

7:00 - Game Starts

9:30 - Approximate game end, breakdown, and cleanup

10:00 - Approximate pickup  at SHS

*Our goal is to play the entire show!

Sanford Clinic Show - September 19, 2026

10:00 Show day rehearsal

12:30 Lunch Break

1:30 -    Depart for Sanford High School

3:00 - Clinic Begins

4:40 - Pre-show warm up

5:15 - Blue Hawks take the field

7:20 - Awards

8:00 - Leave Sanford to head home

8:45 - Approximate pickup time at MHS

*One show a year, MBDA sponsors what is called the Clinic Show.  Each group gets a 45-minute clinic with two of the judges who provide feedback and work with the band during the afternoon before the show.

Student Leadership for 2026-2027

Drum Majors: Patrick Graichen & Merina Vlcek

Woodwind Section Leaders: Rosalee Stoddard & Luci Cox

Brass Section Leader: Ozzie Gilbert

Drum Captain: Jack Marsh

Pit Captain: Jules Palmer-Silva

Guard Captains: Delia Morris and Heather Renner

We use the band app for communication during the season.  If you wish to check it out to create an account and download the app please go here:  https://band.us/home