Each year elections are held for the members of the Executive Committee. During the election, you are asked to vote for the volunteer that you best believe will serve the role.

Executive Committee members and chairpersons manage the ongoing logistics of XMB. Their initiatives and thoughts are shared, discussed, and voted on during monthly Booster meetings. Booster meetings take place at 7:00pm on the first Monday of every month. Minutes of the meetings are sent via email prior to the next meeting.

The activities of XMB would not be possible without the helping hands and support of the parents.

Parents are encouraged to communicate with their student's instructors directly with any questions or concerns.

Mr. Lewis - chat function on the band app or dlewis@xeniaschools.org

Mr. Sell - sellgs@aol.com

Mr. Blair - chat function on the band app or blairjs1809@gmail.com

Ms. Satchell - chat function on the band app or moniquesatchell@yahoo.com

Tagging a director in the forum portion of the band app also triggers a notification. Please note that our directors are not available at all hours of the day and will respond within working hours.

On occasion, you may receive paper handouts, forms, or announcements. We encourage you to take a moment and plug them into your calendar or put them in an important place for future reference.

The XMB has a Facebook page titled Xenia High School Marching Band. This page is primarily used for upcoming event marketing, post-event photos, and sharing spotlights of students and events. Click HERE to follow the page.

In the case of medical or family emergencies that impact a performance or a rehearsal, please call the high school and dial extension 8303, chat with a director on the BAND APP, send a note with your student to the next rehearsal, or email one of the directors.

Changes to the rehearsal schedule will be communicated by the directors using the band app when and only if necessary.

Festivals come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Each event will carry a different set of requirements and logistics. Some events will be summer uniform only while others are full uniforms with a parade. You will need to pay attention to the logistics sent via the Band App so that you are prepared regardless of the festival.

For a typical festival, you will meet at the high school at the designated time wearing your summer uniform. We will have a short practice, load the trailer, and load the buses. We will travel to the festival location, dress into our uniforms, gather to warm up, and participate in the parade of bands. We will be ushered to our seats where we will watch the other bands perform. When it’s time we will leave the stands to the practice field, wait in holding for our performance, and march onto the field for our performance. When completed we will return to the stands and be dismissed for a concessions, restroom, and social break. Most festival finish the evening with an award ceremony on the field. We will march out as a band, remove and hang up our uniforms, and load the buses home.

Parents will receive pick up time notifications via the band app. At the time of pick up you will store your instrument, gather your items, empty the trailer, and be sure to grab anything that belongs to you. These are late nights so please arrive promptly for student pick up.

Each community event is slightly different. You will need to check the band app for uniform and logistic information. Community events will require your active participation. Some will require uniforms while others do not. Information, pick-up times, uniform specifications, and any additional requirements will be communicated through the band app.

There are two types of uniforms you will be wearing during your marching band experience. The summer uniform consists of shorts and t-shirt while the Full Uniform includes bibbers and jackets. You will be informed of what uniform you will be wearing prior to each event. The following are the expectations for the use of your uniforms. Your drill masters will be assigned to you when you begin Marching Band. You will take them to and from rehearsals, events, festivals, and games. You will use them for several years so it is imperative that you treat them with respect and attention.

• Never place any part of your uniform on the ground or floor for any reason.
• The uniform must stay in the cart until you are to put them on.
• The uniform must stay on the hanger while taking it on and off.
• Take your shoes off when putting bibbers on and off.
• When in uniform, do not sit on the ground or in the grass.
• When in uniform be careful what you drink.
• Jackets must be removed when eating.  
• No non-permanent hair dye may be used on your hair during the season.
• Hair that is past the rim of the shako must be tied up and not visible under the shako.
• Long hair will be pulled up when wearing summer uniforms.
• Black socks are required for all performances.
• Color Guard uniforms are established and monitored by the directors.
• Summer uniform is to be worn underneath your full uniform.
• Alterations may only be done by the uniform committee. If a problem arises, report it to the uniform committee immediately.

These rules are set in place to avoid staining, damage, and potential replacement charges. Your job is to keep your uniform in good shape for years to come. Replacing band uniforms is very expensive and only happens every 8-10 years. Please take excellent care of your uniform.

Students will meet at the school and then disperse throughout the town to visit businesses around the Xenia Area to procure ads for our festival program. This will help students to fulfill their ad requirements in their fees. This day will conclude with a parent meet and greet carry in picnic.

Our festival is a full-scale event. It requires many hands to make the event happen. The responsibilities of the event are broken down into leaders with small teams. These teams include Programs, Merch, Signage, Guides, Concession, Ticketing, and Parking. These leaders will have a grasp on the duties of their section and will be sharing that information with their teams. This is a one-day event with lots of early preparations and you are needed. A volunteer meeting will be held prior to the event. Participation is mandatory with Tier 1 and 2 registration. You will sign up for volunteer positions with your forms and registration.

Students will meet at the school and then disperse throughout the city in order to ask for donations. Students will be in full uniform and the team with the greatest donations will receive an awesome prize!