Mount Pleasant Marching Band
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Excellence
Since its establishment the Mount Pleasant Marching band has strived for a program of excellence. At the core of the ensemble is a drive to consistently improve in their skill set of the marching arts.
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Dedication
Starting in late July, members will rehearse during band camp as well as regular after school rehearsals three times a week.
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Community
The Mount Pleasant Marching band thrives on its tradition of a family atmosphere. Through our common goal, love for music, and shared experiences we welcome everyone in to our program.
2026: raison d'être
The Mount Pleasant Marching Band proudly presents their 2026 show entitled Raison D'être.
Musical Selections:
Piano Concerto for Left Hand in D Major, M. 82 (Movement III) by Maurice Ravel
With Bated Breath by Zac Zinger
All By Myself by Eric Carmen
Paquito by Andy Scott
MOUNT PLEASANT BAND STAFF AND DESIGNERS
Director:
Keith Lee
Assistant Director:
Charlie Fisher
Percussion Staff:
Brooke Bassinger
Ron “Jazz” Brown
Chase Rogers
Colorguard Staff:
Alex Holt
Luke Turnage
Brenna Kendall
Hornline Staff
Jason Parra
Visual and Drum Major
Carter Block
Designers:
Jason Parra - Music and Visual
Dr. Andrew Blair - Percussion
Carter Block - Visual
Alex Holt - Guard and Visual
2025 Accomplishments
Hickory Ridge HS Festival of Bands
27 SEP 2025
Class AAA
1st Place Color Guard
1st Place Percussion
1st Place Music
2nd Place Overall Effect
2nd Place Visual
2nd Place Overall in Class AAA
Cox Mill HS Charger Cup
4 OCT 2025
Class 3A
1st Place Visual
1st Place General Effect
2nd Place Music
2nd Place Percussion
1st Place Colorguard
1st Place Overall Class 3A
1A-2A-3A Grand Champion
BandBeat @ Catawba Ridge HS
11 OCT 2025
Class 2A
1st Place Visual Performance
1st Place Music Performance
2nd Place General Effect
1st Place Overall Class 2A
1A-2A Grand Champion
Western Carolina University’s Tournament of Champions
18 OCT 2025
Class 1A
3rd Place Overall in Class 1A in Prelims
Top 12 Finalist
Pride of Robinson Invitational
25 OCT 2025
Class 2A
1st Place Calor Guard
1st Place Percussion
1st Place Drum Major
1st Place Music
1st Place Visual
1st Place General Effect
1st Overall Place in Class 2A
1A-2A Grand Champion
