2026 Great Bridge Marching Wildcats Registration Form

2026 Great Bridge High School Marching Wildcats Registration

Note: This is a lengthy form with multiple sections. Before completing the form, you may consider having any student-related emergency care information ready!
Student Information
Student's Name

First NameLast Name
Student's Grade (26-27 School Year)
Enter your student's grade for the upcoming school year.
Student's Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Student's CPSchools Email
example@k12cpschools.com - If your student does not have a CPSchools email yet, enter a different email for them.
Student's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number for the student.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Student's Marching Band Section
French Horn players select "Mellophone". Trombone players select "Baritone". Double Reed players may choose "Percussion" or a different instrument/section.
Student's T-Shirt Size
T-Shirt sizes are ADULT sizes only. Students receive one "Show Shirt" for the season. These are your typical t-shirt. There will be a chance to order more "Show Shirts" at a future date.
Student's TECH Shirt Size
Students receive a "Tech Shirt" for the season. These shirts run on the larger size, so you may consider sizing down to get a more snug fit that works better underneath the uniform.
Parent/Guardian 1 Information

We will provide two registration areas for parent/guardians. One is required. The second is optional, however both P/G 1 and P/G 2 will receive email correspondence from the Band program, so we suggest filling out both sections.
Parent/Guardian 1 Name

First NameLast Name
P/G 1 Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
P/G 1 Email
example@example.com
P/G 1 Mobile Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
P/G 1 Work Phone
Please enter a valid phone number. This is a secondary contact number for emergency purposes.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian 2 Information
P/G 2 Name

First NameLast Name
P/G 2 Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
P/G 2 Email
example@example.com
P/G 2 Mobile Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
P/G 2 Work Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Fees and Payment Agreement
Chesapeake Public Schools provides only minimal funding for marching bands. As a result, band fees are necessary to cover a wide range of essential expenses, including but not limited to:
- Charter buses for competitions, school bus costs exceeding 8 hours round-trip
- Instrument purchases and maintenance
- Clinicians for Band Camp and the competitive season
- Equipment trailer fuel and repairs
- Music licensing, show design, and drill writing
- Uniforms, costumes, shoes, gloves, and props
- Lunches, snacks, and water at competitions
- Technology used in the marching production
- And much, much more.
2026 Band Fees

Band fees are structured as follows:
June 6: $140.00
July 1: $140.00
August 1: $140.00
September 1: $140.00

How to Pay

Payments can be made in the following ways:
Online via (INSERT PAYMENT METHOD HERE)
The first payment of $140 is required to secure your student’s spot in the Marching Wildcats. This payment is non-refundable.

By check, cashier's check or cash (please have all checks made payable to GBBPA or Great Bridge Band Parents Association)
Drop it in the Green Mailbox in the band room

Or mail it to:
Great Bridge High School
ATTN: Drew Ross
301 W. Hanbury Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Fundraising & Financial Assistance

Fundraising opportunities are available for all band families. While participation is not required, it is incredibly important to the success of our program.

If you need support in meeting fee requirements, we're here to help. Please speak with Mr. Ross or a GBBPA board member about assistance options such as payment plans or other accommodations.
PARENT SIGNATURE: I have read and understand the Marching Wildcats fee system and agree to meet all fee due dates.

Student Attendance and Behavior Expectations Agreement
NOTE: A copy of this information is located in the Marching Wildcats Info Hub Google Doc. A link to the Info Hub will be made available on the band website www.gbhsband.org

Attendance

The Marching Wildcats program is an extracurricular ensemble. The program has a strict attendance policy - by joining the Marching Wildcats, you are agreeing to attend EVERY rehearsal and EVERY performance. By choosing to not attend a rehearsal outside of illness or family emergency, you are allowing the program to suffer from a community perspective and from a competitive perspective.

That being said, there are times when individual students have conflicts. It is the expectation that you present these conflicts as early as possible with the director and staff, not student leadership.

June and July: Pre-Season Rehearsals

Marching Band June/July summer rehearsals are designed to help our students learn skills that will help them learn and develop the show more quickly during the season. It is expected of students to attend these summer rehearsals unless they are on vacation, participating in a summer program, or are out of town for whatever reason.

August: Band Camp and Evening Rehearsals

Marching Band Camp runs during the month of August. These are long rehearsals broken up by a meal break at dinner time. It is expected that every member of the program be in attendance for these critical dates.

September-November: The Regular Season

Mondays are traditionally "off" days for the Marching Wildcats. We purposely do not schedule rehearsals on Mondays to provide time for appointments and other obligations. The Marching Wildcats rehearse Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 9:00 PM, and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 - 6:15 PM. We have football games on Fridays, and the band regularly attends competitions on Saturdays. A full list of weekend committments are available on the band website and the Marching Wildcats Info Hub Google Doc.

Parades, Pep Rallies, and Community Events

The Marching Wildcats perform at a number of community events every season. These events are listed on the band website calendar. Occasionally we are asked to perform at an event with shorter notice. Students and Parents will receive notice as early as possible for these events.

Code of Conduct

Marching Wildcats members will observe all policies set forth by the Chesapeake City Public School District, in addition to the following as they pertain to the instrumental music and marching band setting:

Any behavior, which is not representative of good citizenship, as perceived by the band staff, may result in the student’s dismissal from the activity. This also applies to the actions of student leaders in both public and private events.

All students are expected to display conduct in accordance with ethical principals at all times. Display of profanity, temper, use of drugs or alcohol, flagrant violation or rules, etc., will not be tolerated. Student behavior during a band function is a reflection of the group.
- Students will follow director and staff instructions.
- Students will be in their assigned rehearsal area ready to work at the set rehearsal time with all equipment.
- Students will keep hands, feet and other objects to themselves
- Students will not use or play on equipment that they do not own without permission from a director.
- Students will not touch, handle, borrow, or use anyone else’s instrument, uniform, or personal belongings.
Digital Citizenship

Maintaining a higher standard of conduct will also include ensuring that band member websites and communication on social media are appropriate. The internet is a worldwide, publicly accessible form of communication. Any communication appearing on the internet is public domain, even if it is marked private. Students are responsible for their personal social media and postings, as well as posting from or on other students’ social media pages.

Additionally, students may not create any website or social media group that implies a connection to or appears to represent a Chesapeake Schools organization. The areas of inappropriateness include but are not limited to profane, foul, or disrespectful language (abbreviated or alluding to), pictures, suggestive poses, clothing, references to alcohol, drugs, and/or tobacco, and postings (either verbal or photos) that could be interpreted as being negative or threatening towards other Chesapeake Schools teaching staff or band members, or that demonstrate poor sportsmanship or a disrespectful attitude towards other bands. Any such incident will result in review by the principal (or designee) and may lead to probation or dismissal from the program.

Please agree to the code of conduct by signing the "student signature" and "parent signature" areas below.
Student Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature

2026 Great Bridge High School Marching Wildcats Registration

Student Information

Parent/Guardian 1 Information

Parent/Guardian 2 Information

Fees and Payment Agreement

Student Attendance and Behavior Expectations Agreement

Student Emergency Care Information

Student Allergies