This ensemble provides a “society” and “family” to which all band students can belong. It is a place where they learn values and standards, where they can learn to depend on one another in their pursuit of excellence. They learn about responsibility, doing their fair share, and sticking to a common goal. They learn to value people, respect their peers and not make judgments on the superficial. They frequently acquire a stronger base for their adult life than any other avenue open to them. This particular ensemble is the most accomplished marching band of any in the state of Florida and have been crowned The 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2006 Division AA Bands of America National Champions.

The Marching Band performs the half time program at all home football games and select away games. The first official marching band competition is usually the Seminole Sound Spectacular at Seminole High School early in the season, followed by state, regional and national Bands of America events including competitions at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, the Georgia Dome in Atlanta (home of the NFL Atlanta Falcons), and the National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana.

At the Conservatory, each school year starts with the The Outdoor Performance Ensemble and Marching Band programs. Beginning with the "Ice Breaker" event in May of each year, the Marching Band season stretches through November and includes performances at the local, regional and national level.

At "Ice Breaker", incoming freshman (graduating 8th graders) are introduced to the Leadership Conservatory for the Arts. Following Ice Breaker and during the summer months, Marching Band musicians practice at least weekly in either sectional rehearsals or full band rehearsals at the high shool.

Band Camp begins the week before school starts and is required for all Conservatory students. During Band Camp, students work full time on the musical compositions for the fall program. After school starts, band practice is Tuesday and Thursday nights and most of the day on Saturday. Attendance is mandatory and enforced.

The Conservatory and Tarpon Springs High School hosts the Tarpon Springs Music Festival competition each year in October which attracts high school bands from throughout Florida and Georgia.

Please read "The Values of Marching Band" for a great description of the band experience!

2009 Atlanta BOA Super-Regional Grand Champions

Tarpon Springs Awarded the Sudler Shield by the John Philip Sousa Foundation: "Marching Band's Finest Honor".

2008 BOA Grand Nationals Finalist: "Art at the Speed of Life"

The only Florida band to be selected as a Bands of America Grand National Finalist since 1993.

2008 Division AAA Bands of America Orlando Regional Champions: "Art at the Speed of Life"

2008 Promoted to Bands of America Division AAA

2008 and 2009 Members Selected to the All American Bowl Marching Band, San Antonio, Texas

2007 Division AA Bands of America Southeast Regional Champions: "En Garde"

2006 Division AA Bands of America National Champions: "Every Passion Has Its Destiny"

2005 Division AA Bands of America National Champions: "Pathways"

2005, 2006, 2008 Bands of America Grand Nationals Finalist

2005 - 2006 Bands of America Atlanta Regional Grand Champions

2005 Bands of America Florida Regional Finalist
(1st Place AA Division)

Total of 11 Grand Championships at Bands of America Regionals in Georgia and Florida.

Grand Champions at the Seminole Sound Spectacular for the past 13 consecutive years.