Summer practice starts with sessions once or twice a week (depending on section), beginning about a week after the school year ends. Attendance is expected if the student is in town.
There is a break of about 2 weeks at the end of June / beginning of July.
Pre-camp is 3 days in mid July, followed by 1 week away at band camp, followed by 3 days of Post-camp (when timing with the start of school permits). Attendance at these camp sessions is mandatory.
During the Marching Band season (Aug-Nov), there are 3 weekly all-band morning practices, 1 weekly all-band evening practice, and 1 weekly sectional after school practice. For new members, there is an additional 1 weekly morning practice. There are also a few mandatory All-Day Saturday practices that will be scheduled as needed.
Football games are (usually) on Friday nights.
Exhibitions and competitions are on several Saturdays and one weeknight throughout the marching season.