UNION HIGH SCHOOL BAND
Union students in Grades 9-12 who enroll into the Band Elective course participate within one of two levels:
The UHS “Renegade Regiment” Marching Band (includes UHS Color Guard students)
meets on the campus of Union H.S.
includes a substantial time commitment outside of the school day schedule
requires a significant financial commitment
This nationally-recognized competitive ensemble performs & travels extensively each year.
The UHS Non-Competitive Band (“NonComp”)
meets on the campus of Union H.S. at the Band Building and adjacent band facilities within the UHS main building.
includes a nominal time commitment beyond the school day (see more below)
requires a nominal financial commitment (more info below)
Students participate as performers at most UHS Home Varsity Football Games, 2-3 UHS Varsity Home Basketball Games, and at 3-4 concerts per year.
For the Spring Semester, all students regardless of participation level audition into one of four leveled concert band ensembles.
Annual band program registration is required. Click here
SCHEDULE
Fall 2024
Daily Rehearsals
Renegade Regiment participating students report daily at 7:00am for rehearsals.
Non-Competitive participating students report to the UHS Band facilities daily at 8:35am for class rehearsals.
Schedule of PERFORMANCES at UHS VARSITY FOOTBALL GAMES
Friday, August 30 | TBA | Union v. Bentonville AR Football Game (AWAY) | RR Members only - Pep Band ‘A’
Friday, September 6 | TBA | Union v. Stillwater Football Game (AWAY) | RR Members only - Pep Band ‘B’
Friday, September 13 | 3:30-10:15pm | Union v. Jenks Football Game (HOME)
Friday, October 4 | 3:30-10:15pm | Union v. Owaaso Football Game (HOME)
Thursday, October 17 | 3:30-10:15pm | Union v. Yukon Football Game (HOME) | Fall Break - Renegade Regiment Only Required
Thursday, November 7 | 3:45pm-10:15pm | Union v. Edmond Memorial Football Game (HOME) | Senior Night
POST-SEASON FOOTBALL GAME PARTICIPATION (PENDING RESULTS OF SEASON GAMES)
Friday, November 22 | Location TBA | PM Times TBA | RR Members Only
Friday, November 29 | Location TBA | PM Times TBA | RR Members Only
Friday, December 6 | Location TBA | PM Times TBA | RR Members Only
HOME Game-night STANDARD schedule of events
Renegade Regiment Rehearsal: 3:45p - 5p
Full Team Meal, Dress into Uniform, Move to Stadium: 5:00p - 7:00p
RR and NonComp students
Kick-Off: 7:05pm
RR Performance:
If Pre-Game: 6:40pm (approx)
If Halftime: 8:15pm (approx)
Dress-out / Dismiss: 10:00pm (approx)
CONCERT PERFORMANCE FOR Non-COMPETITIVE BAND PARTICIPATING STUDENTS
Thurs. Nov. 21, 7:00pm at the Union PAC
SPRING 2025
The schedule of UHS varsity basketball games in which UHS band students will participate will become available in the mid-late Fall Semester (approx November).
Please scroll below to view a list of concert band performance dates.
ADDITONAL INFO FOR NON-COMPETITIVE BAND PARTICIPATING STUDENTS
FEE STRUCTURE
Applicable to all high school band students participating on a non-competitive basis this year. Renegade Regiment members are billed on a different fee schedule.
$50.00
assessed for provision of meals and snacks for your student at home football games and other band events throughout the school year. The provisions included in this fee are for the generally for the sake of convenience to our students’ families on the busy home game nights.
This fee is due September 15.
Additional Fees. ***The fee shown below is applicable to first-year members only***, all items below will be used in subsequent years of participation.
Concert Band [Non-Competitive] Winds & Percussion Members required Member Gear = Standard Pricing: $94.00 Items are billed as a bundle and include:
Union Bands Shirt
Union Bands Shorts
Marching Shoes
A limited supply of previously used marching shoes may be available a deeply-discounted rate, dramatically lowering the overall pricing shown above.
Red Water Jug
optional if students brings their own red jug
custom team cover/case (“juguzzi”) available for additional fee (optional)
