Patriots Marching Band...

is a summer marching band that combines band members from St. Anthony Village High School and Spring Lake Park High School;

• is a high-level Arts-based performance experience which also teaches much about life beyond the Arts;

• teaches students to strive for excellence;

• represents the ultimate in "team" concept because everyone is always contributing:  no one sits out;

• stresses individuals' character development: commitment & responsibility, discipline, unselfishness, pride, dignity of all members, motivation, leadership, & self-esteem;

• teaches students to represent both their individual schools and the Patriots organization with pride, dignity, and class.

• performs in 6 to 8 competitive parades during the month of June and rehearse approximately 15 times from February-June.  We also take a trip to a major July 4th (or similar scale) parade each year.  This year, the trip is to Pittsfield, Mass.