Fort Mill Band

BE EXTRAORDINARY: Join the FM Band

How to become part of the Fort Mill Band — and why hundreds of students already call it home.

New to FM Band?

Start with the interest form — it only takes a minute.

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Rising 9th grade families

Your path to the band

Five steps from curious to marching on Friday night.

  1. Step 1 of 5

    Learn about the FM Band

    Marching band, concert bands, jazz, indoor percussion, color guard — see where you'd fit.

  2. Step 2 of 5

    Fill out the initial interest form

    Let us know you're interested — it's the first step to getting connected.

    Go to the interest form

  3. Step 3 of 5

    Learn about schedules

    Time commitment, physical demands, and financial requirements — know what to expect.

  4. Step 4 of 5

    Complete 9th grade IGP

    Put band on your 9th grade Individual Graduation Plan with your school counselor.

  5. Step 5 of 5

    Attend spring training

    Rehearsals before summer get incoming students ready for band camp (dates TBD).

Spring training dates

Exact dates are announced closer to the semester — watch news for updates.

Why band

A wall of reasons, in no particular order.

  • Find your people.

  • 200+ friends before day one

  • Make close friends

  • Build lifelong friendships

  • Connect across grade levels

  • Belong to a team

  • Your section becomes family

  • Make school feel smaller

  • Meet supportive mentors

  • Build confidence

  • Have a place to shine

  • Discover your talent

  • Build stage presence

  • Grow through challenges

  • Become more resilient

  • Gain a sense of purpose

  • Try something new

  • Practice perseverance

  • Express yourself

  • Make music together

  • Experience the joy of music

  • Create something meaningful

  • Share music with the community

  • Create great memories

  • Perform for crowds

  • Friday-night lights

  • Every home game

  • Make every game exciting

  • Be part of halftime shows

  • Third quarter in the stands

  • Parades down Main Street

  • Support school events

  • Earn performance opportunities

  • The hit at the end of the ballad

  • When the show finally clicks

  • Learning the fight song

  • 24× state champions

  • Enjoy competitions and festivals

  • October competition Saturdays

  • Massive Concert Works

  • A Winning Culture

  • Celebrate accomplishments

  • Travel together

  • Your passport gets stamped

  • Ireland

  • France

  • Switzerland

  • England

  • Scotland

  • Pearl Harbor

  • The Rose Parade

  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

  • Feel school pride

  • Represent your school

  • Be part of traditions

  • Build family pride

  • Senior night

  • Every skill level gets a seat

  • No experience needed

  • Wind Symphony, grade 6

  • Jazz on the charts

  • Percussion ensemble

  • Winter guard

  • All-State auditions

  • Chamber groups

  • Learn teamwork

  • Develop discipline

  • Improve focus

  • Develop resilience

  • Foster creativity

  • Encourage collaboration

  • Promote critical thinking

  • Enhance problem-solving abilities

  • Cultivate emotional intelligence

  • Develop interpersonal skills

  • Enhance communication skills

  • Early is on time, on time is late!

  • Gain leadership skills

  • Lead a section by junior year

  • Learn time management

  • Develop responsibility

  • Learn creative problem-solving

  • Improve listening skills

  • Perform under pressure

  • Learn skills for life

  • Strengthen college applications

  • Qualify for scholarships

  • Colleges notice band

  • Fits AP classes, a sport, and a job

  • Have fun after school

  • Stay active and involved

  • Create a positive routine

  • Find a healthy outlet

  • Bus rides and late drive-thrus

  • Honor Virtutis Praemium

Still have questions?

Watch the news for the next informational meeting, or reach out to the band directors throughFort Mill High School.

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