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.
Announcements​​​
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Home Game V. Wheeling Park
Friday, October 11
Students will meet at the WFMS bus loop at 6:00pm.
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Home Game V. Bridgeport H.S.
Friday, November 1
Students will meet at the WFMS bus loop at 6:00pm. Students will come dressed up in their section Halloween costumes.
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Summer Practice Schedule
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Fall 2024 Concession Stand
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Sign up for "Remind" texts
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Performance Schedule
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Calendar
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Music Outside School
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Join the Polar Bear Band
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Upcoming Events​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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October 11 - Home Game v. Wheeling Park
November 1 - Home Game v. Bridgeport Senior H.S.
November 8 - Home Game v. East Fairmont H.S.
November 11 - Fairmont Veteran's Day Parade
December 7 - Fairmont Christmas Parade
December 12 - Band Christmas Concert
December 14 - Rivesville Christmas Parade
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