Panther Regiment Marching Band
The only sound of Orange County!
The Panther Regiment Marching Band is one of the most vibrant and visible organizations at Orange High School. Students involved in marching band include woodwinds, brass, percussion, and color guard. The marching band season runs from late July through October and students attend band camp prior to the start of the school year. Marching band is a co-curricular class at Orange High School, and students rehearse during the school day as well as a few after-school rehearsals throughout the week. The Panther Regiment performs at all home football games and competes against other programs at marching band contests across the state of North Carolina.
The Panther Regiment Marching Band is under the direction of Jacqueline Johnson, with assistance from Ryan Johnson, Patrick Mitchell, Ashlyn Robinson, Larry Leal, Stephen Downing, Laura Garcia, and Eli Roegge.
STUDENTS & PARENTS: Click HERE to complete the "Intent to March Form" and reserve your spot in the 2023 show!
2023 Clinics, Show Reveal, & Spring Camp Dates
Color Guard Clinics:
Saturday, April 22nd and Saturday, May 13th | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
For all students interested in joining the OHS Color Guard! No experience is required and new students are WELCOME!
Percussion Clinics:
Wednesday, May 24th and Thursday, May 25th | After school, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
For all percussionists planning to participate in the fall marching season!
2023 Show Reveal & Informational Parent Meeting:
Wednesday, May 24th | 6:30 pm
For all students and parents who are interested in being a part of the Panther Regiment in the fall! We will be announcing the theme of our fall 2023 marching band show, and hold an informational meeting for families where we will discuss the summer and fall marching band season.
Spring Band Camp:
Tuesday, May 30th - Thursday, June 1st | After School, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
For all brass, woodwind, percussion, and guard members who are interested in being a part of the Panther Regiment in the fall!
Summer Rehearsal Nights
The purpose of rehearsal nights is to continue students’ growth and progress during the summer before band camp starts. Multiple Rehearsal Nights are offered on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm during the summer and students are highly encouraged to attend, but winds and percussion are required to attend at least one rehearsal night, and guard members are required to attend at least two.
Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Rehearsal Nights:
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June 13th
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June 27th
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July 11th
Color Guard Rehearsal Nights:
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June 6th
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June 13th
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June 20th
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June 27th
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July 11th
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July 18th
2023 Summer Band Camp Dates
WEEK 1
Pre-Band Camp:
Monday, July 24th - Wednesday, July 26th | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
For all new marchers, all percussion, all guard, and leadership.
Full Band Camp:
Thursday, July 27th - Friday, July 28th | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
For all members of the Panther Regiment.
NightBeat Field Trip:
Sunday, July 30th | Time TBD
Students will be attending the NightBeat Drum Corps show in Winston Salem, which features several of the top DCI groups in competition! More details will be announced as we get closer to summer.
WEEK 2
Full Band Camp:
Monday, July 31st, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm | Tuesday, Aug. 1st - Friday Aug. 4th, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
For all members of the Panther Regiment.
WEEK 3
Full Band Camp:
Monday, Aug. 7th - Friday, Aug. 11th | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
For all members of the Panther Regiment.
Panther Regiment Community Preview Night:
August 11th, 6:30 pm | OHS Auman Stadium
Invite your family and friends to see a preview of the marching band show!
Attendance at band camp is mandatory. The marching band show is designed with specific spots in the formations assigned to each participating student. When one or more students is missing, both at rehearsals and at performances, it results in obvious holes in the formation and makes it more difficult, if not impossible, to practice and perform the marching show.
Weekly Rehearsal Schedule
Begins after band camp ends.
All Winds, Percussion, & Guard: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Percussion Only: Every other Thursday, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
*The Panther Regiment will also rehearse on Fridays when there is a Football Game scheduled*
Saturday Rehearsals & Competition Dates
Saturday Rehearsals:
September 9th | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
September 16th | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
October 21st | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Competition Dates:
September 30th
October 7th
October 14th
*October 28th
*Our final competition takes place over a long weekend. Families must plan for their student to be in attendance.
View the entire band calendar at this link!