Will the band perform the competition half time show after the last contest?

No.

There are several reasons that we do not maintain our "competition" show during the half time of ANY game after our final competition:

First and foremost, many (most all) of the students are simply mentally and physically exhausted from the performances and rehearsals of that show! At each contest, the students are asked to leave their best performance on the field, and they do!

Second, we can not execute a show of that caliber and demand without continuing our marching band practice schedule of 7 hours a week! The show quickly becomes sloppy without constant practice and one wrong turn could trip or injure students.

I understand that other schools may be "doing their show".... but let me point out that most other schools performances do not place the same level of demand on the students physically and mentally as our show does..... thus... there would be a need for continued marching practice that we simply do not want to ask of the students.

Third, after the last contest, preparation begins for region band and orchestra or other winter and spring band competitions. The color guard begins preparation for the the winter guard contest season. We do not want to adjust the schedules of these activities as it will adversely affect our plans. 

Fourth, since the 6 weeks has usually ended we have had several students that are now ineligible. Our show would have numerous performers missing and simply would not look good.

Director of Bands - CPHS