Marching Band

The Marching Band program is among the best programs offered at Sherwood High School. All students from Bowmen Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and  Color Guard perform in the marching band during the fall and a handful of community parades throughout the year. The Sherwood Marching Band is a contemporary program that features the best designers, composers, arrangers, technicians and artists in our field.

Register Here: SHERWOOD MARCHING BAND REGISTRATION 2026

Sign Up Here to Volunteer for our 2026 season – Coming soon!

Important information: 

  1. Letter from the Director
  2. Basic Marching Band Info  
  3. Calendar pdf – Marching Band
  4. Calendar Google – SHS Bands
  5. Cost Breakdown
  6. Marching Band Checklist – Winds & Percussion
  7. Marching Band Checklist – Colorguard
  8. Permission to Travel (Needs to be turned in)
  9. Marching Band & Colorguard Handbook

Send questions to: bstai@sherwood.k12.or.us

SMB Registration Process:

1) Register here by Monday, June 8. 

2) Be on the lookout for an additional email communication in Mid-July that will contain important information such as:  specific volunteer positions for the season, a link to the 2026-27 Sherwood School District Background check, etc.

SMB Basic Info Video

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Member Qualifications:

  • Be a student that is currently enrolled in band at Sherwood High School.
    • Colorguard members just need to be currently enrolled as a student at Sherwood High School.
  • Have all music and warmups organized & prepared before the first rehearsal
  • Grade requirements are as follows:
    • Members must currently be passing and able to maintain grades in all classes.  Grades will be checked on a regular basis.  Members are not eligible to perform if they do not meet the following requirements:
    • Minimum GPA of 2.0
    • No Fs
    • Homeroom assignments completed
  • Failure to meet grade requirements which lead to a missed performance will be grounds for immediate and permanent dismissal from the band.
  • Never previously quit or have been dismissed from the team mid-season.
  • Knowledge of commitment, all practices, camp dates, fees and team expectations. 
  • Have a good attitude, and be ready to learn, perform, play music and have fun!

SMB Leadership Applications

Sherwood Marching Band Leadership Applications are emailed out each spring by Mr. Stai. All applicant details, dates and expectations are in the applications. 

All leadership positions are positions of service; the ensemble comes first. Attitude, Communication, Organization, Work Ethic, Initiative and Musical Ability are prized attributes for our Sherwood Band Leadership Team.

What we look for with leaders in the SHS Band

  • Disposition of a leader: The innate desire to help others coupled with the ability to help others
  • Gifted as a Musician: Should be a strong musician (can demonstrate fundamental technique and play the music at a high level)
  • Grounded: Personally & Academically
  • Growing: Growth Mindset (they themselves are still trying to improve)
  • Organized
  • Communication Skills
  • They represent the Sherwood Way