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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Summer Practice Schedule
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Spring 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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July 1 - Summer Rehearsals Begin
July 21 - Band Camp (Cedar Lakes)
August 30 - Home Game v. Lewis County
September 14 - FSHS Band Spectacular
September 20 - Away Game v. NMHS
September 21 - FSU Band Spectacular
September 27 - Home Game v. University H.S.
October 5 - MHS Band Spectacular
October 7 - University H.S. Showcase of Bands
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 14 - Rivesville Christmas Parade
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