Teaching leadership, moving minds, and inspiring a generation, one note at a time
About Us
The Polar Bear Band has proudly represented Fairmont Senior High School and its traditions for many years. The band is considered the heart of Fairmont Senior and an embodiment of Polar Bear Pride. It and its contributors strive to create an environment for high school students to develop as students, as musicians, and as people. The principles of the Polar Bear Band are exhibited through a vast curriculum of marching band, concert band, jazz ensemble, and percussion ensemble. Under the current director, John Schneider, the band has received national attention and won many accolades.
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​​​​Drum Major Auditions
May 30, 2:30pm, FSHS Band Room
MORE INFORMATION HERE
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Mandatory Meeting
May 27, 6:30pm, FSHS Cafeteria
INFORMATION PACKET (coming soon)
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​Spring 2025 Concession Stand
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Performance Schedule 2025
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Music Outside School
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Upcoming Events​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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May 23 - Drum Major Auditions
May 27 - Mandatory Parent Meeting
June 30 - Summer Practices Begin
July 20-26 - Band Camp @ Cedar Lakes
August 3 - Car Wash Fundraiser
August 22 - Game V. Parkersburg South
September 5 - Game V. RCB
September 11 - Game V. Preston
September 13 - FSHS Band Spectacular
September 19 - Game @ NMHS
September 20 - MHS Band Spectacular
October 3 - Game V. Buckhannon Upsher
October 4 - FSHS Homecoming
October 6 - UHS Showcase of Bands
October 31 - Game @ Bridgeport
November 7 - Game @ EFHS
November 11 - Veteran's Day Parade
December 6 - Fairmont Christmas Parade
December 13 - Rivesville Christmas Parade
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