Grizzly Marching Band

& Color Guard

Known as “The Pride of Western Idaho”, the Grizzly Band & Color Guard is one of the most visible parts of the Fruitland School District.
The band and guard begin the season in August with a weeklong band camp held at Fruitland High School.  This is the time you learn music fundamentals, marching fundamentals and start to learn the music and guard work for the show.  This camp is required for all members.

The Grizzly Band & Color Guard rehearses during regular class time and on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9: 00 PM.  They perform at all home varsity football games and support the football team during State Football Playoff games as well. 

Each fall the band travels regionally to a marching band competition.  We have performed in California, Nevada, Oregon, Hawaii and Washington.

The Grizzlies also compete locally at Vallivue High, Ontario High and Boise State University.  All of these competitions are in October.

At Fruitland High School, students are encouraged to be involved in activities.  Band members are also in FFA, sports, broadcasting, BPA, cheerleading and other activities.  When conflicts arise, students will need to be good communicators.  Coaches and band directors attempt to work around all conflicts.  While most can be avoided or worked around, some will require students to make difficult choices.