The Silver Magic Band program upholds a tradition of musical, visual, and marching excellence. The program includes the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Drum Line, Indoor Percussion, and Winter Guard.
The Mariner High School Music Department also offers the AP Music Theory course for juniors and seniors, and has one of the only Tri-M Music Honor Society chapters in the West Zone!
Marching Band
Marching band is a unique high school experience. Come join the excitement of band camp, football games, competitions and trips with the Silver Magic Marching Band (SMMB)!
This ensemble has received straight SUPERIOR ratings at FBA Marching MPA for over 12 years in a row!
The SMMB is a competitive marching band with a strong emphasis on high musical and visual achievement. The SMMB has won numerous marching competitions and state championships in FBMC. We pride ourselves on being a SIMPLY SUPERIOR BAND!
Come experience the magic for yourself with the Silver Magic Marching Band! You can be a part of the woodwind, brass, front ensemble (Percussion), drum line or color guard! Contact Mrs. Hamilton at saraheh@leeschools.net to find out how!
Wind Ensemble is our most prestigious concert ensemble; they play difficult music that requires students to rehearse after school. This group is made up of the top musicians in the band program. Placement requires outstanding performance ability (assessed by an audition), positive behavior, and pride for the band. The ensemble concentrates on advanced literature and advanced skill development. This ensemble performs at all band concerts and FBA district and state MPA. Participation in marching band is expected.
This is one of the top performing concert ensembles in Lee County. The Wind Ensemble consistently receives Superior ratings at District Concert MPA, and has been the only Lee County band to attend the State Concert MPA for the past 2 years.
For Memorial Day on May 31, 2010, this Wind Ensemble performed for the "Tribute to a Soldier" dedication.
This group is made up of talented and hard-working students who are gaining the necessary experience to be accepted into the Wind Ensemble. This group is just as important, and has a goal of attending the FBA district MPA. The Concert Band has the same standards of musical excellence as the Wind Ensemble, but with music that is not quite as difficult. This makes it possible to concentrate on developing the fundamental skills necessary for long term musical growth.
Jazz Band is comprised of students from the Wind Ensemble and concert band who maintain a high level of proficiency on their instrument and wish to expand their musical experience. Membership in this ensemble is available by audition only. Students must be enrolled in the Wind Ensemble or Percussion class to audition for Jazz Band. Exceptions may be granted for the piano, guitar, and bass positions.
The Silver Magic "Tritone" Jazz Band performs at community functions, Jazz MPA, school concerts, and performs as a pep band for the home basketball games. (Join the AP Music Theory class to find out what a "tritone" is!)
Basketball season is a particularly exciting time for the "Tritone" Jazz Band. We perform for home basketball games and have a great time cheering on our awesome basketball team!
The Percussion Ensemble is made up of students with prior percussion experience at the middle school level, or a recommendation from the Band Director. Students will be exposed to marching and concert percussion. Students develop proficiency on all concert percussion instruments. In addition, members of the Percussion class participate in the marching band as pit and drum line members. After marching season, students will be assigned to the Concert Band or Wind Ensemble.
Drum line members are assigned instruments and parts based on an audition in the spring of each year. The drum line instructor and the Band Director conduct this audition and finalize placements. Assignments are based on need, ability, and the best placement in regard to the drum line as a whole.
The Front Ensemble is made up of percussionists who perform on concert instruments for the marching field show. The emphasis of this group is mallet percussion, timpani, and concert percussion accessories.
Color guard members learn dance, flag, rifle and sabre technique. These students provide the visual impact for the marching show. In 2009, the Color guard contributed to winning the "Best Visual" award at the AA FMBC State Semi-Finals competition! They are considered members of the Silver Magic Band and held to the same standards as all members the SMB.
This ensemble does not require any prior experience. Come join, and we will teach you everything you need to be a color guard member!