Norton Marching Band Mission Statement

First and foremost, we are committed to providing a high quality of music education to all performing members of the organization. The mission of the Directors and Support Staff is to provide an atomosphere to the continued excellence of the Marching Band Program, and to enrich each participant in the are of Contemporary Marching Bands.

The Norton High School Marching Band marches onto the field for
their first public performance after Band Camp 2002.

About the Marching Band...

The Norton Marching Band appears to be one of the most successful and vibrant organizations at Norton High School. The band annually participates in at least two or more Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) Marching Band Contests, one of those contests being Norton's own "Art-In-Motion" Marching Band Invitational. Norton is also a member of and participates at the Bands Of America (BOA) Regional Championships and Grand National Championships. Finally, the band marches in at least two local parades.

The Norton Marching Band holds onto a rich tradition of earning high ratings at all contests entered. On average, the band earns nothing less than an excellent rating, often times succeeding to superior ratings. The Band has qualified and performed in the OMEA State Finals Marching Band Contest for the past ten years. Awards such as the Mayor's Award and Best Unit Overall are just a few honors received at local parades.

2002 Contest Show: LA BELLA SERA

2002 Season's Results

Barberton Labor Day Parade; Barberton, Ohio
-Best Marching Band
-2nd Place Senior Honor Guard
-Mayor's Trophy for Best Overall Unit

Norton High School "Art In Motion"; Norton, Ohio
-Excellent Rating (II)

Lexington Festival of Champions; Lexington, Ohio
-Superior Rating (I) - [Qualification for State Finals]
-Best Percussion - Class A
-Best Auxiliary - Class A
-2nd Place Class A
-Best Percussion - Overall (in all classes)
-Best Auxiliary - Overall (in all classes)
-3rd Place Finish (out of all classes)

Bands of America Massillon Regional Championships; Massillon, Ohio
-Division II Rating
-Class A Best Music
-Class A Best General Effect
-Bands of America Massillon Regional Class A Champion

Fort Frye Pageant of Bands; Fort Frye, Ohio
-Due to the weather, the Norton Marching Band did not participate in this contest.

New Philadelphia Field Competition; New Philadelphia, Ohio
-Due to the weather, the Norton Marching Band did not participate in this contest.

Bands of America Eastern Regional Championships; Youngstown, Ohio
-Division III Rating

O.M.E.A. State Finals Marching Band Contest; Kent, Ohio
-Excellent (II) Rating

Bands of America Grand National Championships; Indianapolis, Indiana
-Division III Rating

What does the Norton Marching Band Play?

Football Pre-Game Show

• Norton High School Alma Mater
  

• Star Spangled Banner
  

• Buckeye Battle Cry (School Fight Song)
  

2002 Contest Show " LA BELLA SERA"

• Nessun Dorma
  

• Vesti la Giubba (from Pagliacci)
  

• Il Barbiere de Siviglia [Barber of Seville]
  

Parade Music

• Battle Hymn of the Republic
  

Football Game "Stands" Music

• Big Noise from Winnetka
  

• The "Hey Song"
  

• Louie Louie
  

• Hang On Sloopy
  

• Night Beat
  

• Zoot Suit Riot
  

• Jump Jive 'n Wail
  

• Free Ride
  

• Barbara Ann
  

Drum Majors Melissa Zitzman, Amanda Parker, and Brock Leonti lead the band onto the field for a post-Band Camp performance for parents and family.