"But Hope Remains..."  CHS Bands 2021 Marching Band Show

September 25, 2021

Cleveland Critique & Competition

Cleveland High School - Clayton, NC

October 2, 2021

Monarch Invitational

Northside High School - Jacksonville, NC

October 16, 2021

Festival of Bands

Fuquay-Varina High School - Fuquay-Varina, NC

October 23, 2021

Pirate Nation Invitational

Corinth Holders High School - Wendell, NC

October 30, 2021

Cary Band Day

Cary High School - Cary, NC

Marching Band & Color Guard

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The Clayton High School Marching Band is one of the most visible organizations on the Clayton High School campus. The Marching Band is rich with history and performs with a tradition of excellence. The band is an extracurricular group that performs from August through December, comprised of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The band also includes the Color Guard in show performances, pep band, and special event performances as well. Performances during the Fall season include home football games, local & regional travel competitions, and Town of Clayton parades & events.


Practices begin with a two-week daily Band Camp in July, various Saturday all-day mini camps, and multiple after school sessions through early November. The performance schedule for the band begins in August with the first home football game, and finishes with local parades and Town of Clayton events in early December.

Auditions for the Clayton High School Marching Band and Color Guard Fall season are open to Clayton High School students in 9th-12th grades, and for current 8th grade middle school students currently districted to Clayton High School. Early auditions for Marching Band & Color Guard take place in the month of May each year. Other opportunities to join the Marching Band for the Fall season are also available at the annual June student/parent interest meeting and prior to the start of Band Camp in July.

Benefits of joining the Clayton High School Marching Band!

  • Perform at home football games, competitions, and in your local community
  • Meet new friends and become part of a great team
  • Learn leadership and teamwork skills
  • Explore and develop talents working with musical instruments, or color guard dance and props
  • Compete regionally and nationally
  • Make memories that will last a lifetime
  • Have lots of fun!


All interested are welcome - no experience is necessary!


Have questions or want to learn more? Email the Clayton High School Bands program at claytonhighband@gmail.com for more information.


Watch our 2021 Marching Band show below!

​"But Hope Remains..."

Fall 2021 Competition Schedule

Lily Dunlow, Drum Major