Band Program

The marching band begins practice in late July or early August prior to the beginning of the school year and continues through the end of football season. The concert band begins immediately after marching season and continues the remainder of the school year. Jazz Bands meet before school each day.

Under the leadership of Director of Bands, Lydell Self, and Assistant Directors, Mark Hester, Skip Stubblefield, and Wade Williams, both the marching and concert bands have traditionally taken top honors at band festivals.

Approximately 500 students, from sixth grade through high school, participate in the Rome City Schools' band program.

Rome City Band Program Opportunities: 

• Beginning Band  

• Majorette   

• Eighth Grade Concert Band   

• Two RHS Jazz Bands  

• Dance Line 

• Color Guard

• Seventh Grade Concert Band

• RHS Advanced Concert Band

• RHS Marching Band

• RMS Marching Band

• RHS Intermediate Concert Band 

• Two RMS Jazz Bands

• Small Ensembles 

• Solos

(Being a member of the band program does not prohibit any student from participating in school sports, clubs, or other activities. )

Benefits for Band Participants: 

• Problem Solving  

• Self-Confidence and Esteem  

• Self-Expression  

• Memory Skills

• Goal-Setting

• Poise

• College & University Scholarships 

• Teamwork

• Concentration 

• Coordination 

Programs & Competitions for Band Ensembles: 

• Marching Festivals   

• Concert Festivals  

• Parades  

• GMEA  

• Regional/National Events

• Jazz Festivals

• Special Events & Invitations

• Local Service Clubs

• Marching Competitions

• Football Games

• IMEA

• School Variety Shows

Award opportunities for individual band students: 

• All-State Band

• Solo and Small Ensemble

• All-District Band

• Scholarships

• All-County Band 

• University Honor Bands