ABOUT THE HOMEWOOD BAND PROGRAM
Over the podium in our band room hangs three stars. Each star represents a cornerstone of the Homewood High School band program; Pride, Perfection and Professionalism. These key attributes are at the center of what every band students strives for in their everyday life at Homewood High School. It is a proud legacy that we have adhered for over four decades. These high standards have allowed the Homewood Patriot Marching Band to be one of the most recognizable and most respected high school bands in the world.
Currently, the Homewood High School Patriot Band consists of three concert bands, 3 percussion ensembles, multiple jazz bands, Patriot Color Guard, and the Star Spangled Girls dance team. Our student musicians, dancers and guard are internationally known, having participated in the most prestigious parades in the United States and Europe and have appeared on international television broadcasts in hundreds of countries. This is no easy feat and is the culmination of a school system and community focused on the importance of music education.
Across the last 20 years, our high school marching band has grown from 140 students to over 400. This year, 395 9th-12th graders are marching. That number represents over 40 percent of our student enrollment, making us the largest high school band in Alabama based on overall numbers and student participation. Between our middle school and high school, we currently have over 1000 Homewood students participating in our various bands. It’s an unprecedented number that continues to grow year after year.
Homewood Patriot Band Biography
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade-- 2018, 2011, 2006, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1986, 1981, 1978
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade—2022, 2014, 2009, 2003, 1984
ABC Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade-2016
Disneyland Parade—2014, 2009, 2003, 1984
Walt Disney World--2014, 2010, 1997
State of Alabama Inaugural Parade-2003, 1999, 1995, 1991, 1987
BBVA Compass Bowl-2012
St Patrick’s Day Parade, Dublin Ireland--1997, 1993 (Won both the Limerick and Dublin competition both years as well as Best Dressed Band and Grand Champion)
Fiesta Bowl Parade--2004, 1999, 1994 (2nd place in 94, 1st place in 99 as well as Overall Best Auxiliary, 3rd place 2004 as well as second for General Effect)
Orange Bowl--2000 (Lead the parade)
The Lord Mayor of Westminster’s New Year’s Day Parade—1990
Bush Presidential Inauguration Parade--1989
George W. Bush Presidential Inauguration Parade--2001
Alabama’s Governor’s Parades-2003, 1999, 1995, 1991, 1987
Alabama Music Educators Conference Performance- 2013, 2007, 2004
University of Southern Mississippi Conductors Conference Performance-2005
Atlanta Falcons Football Game
Dallas Cowboys Football Game
Best Communities for Music Education-2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005
Voted Best Band in Birmingham-2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Hosted the DCI International Finals in Birmingham, AL,-1978, 1979.
Currently, the Homewood High School Patriot Band consists of three concert bands, 3 percussion ensembles, multiple jazz bands, Patriot Color Guard, and the Star Spangled Girls dance team. Our student musicians, dancers and guard are internationally known, having participated in the most prestigious parades in the United States and Europe and have appeared on international television broadcasts in hundreds of countries. This is no easy feat and is the culmination of a school system and community focused on the importance of music education.
Across the last 20 years, our high school marching band has grown from 140 students to over 400. This year, 395 9th-12th graders are marching. That number represents over 40 percent of our student enrollment, making us the largest high school band in Alabama based on overall numbers and student participation. Between our middle school and high school, we currently have over 1000 Homewood students participating in our various bands. It’s an unprecedented number that continues to grow year after year.
Homewood Patriot Band Biography
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade-- 2018, 2011, 2006, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1986, 1981, 1978
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade—2022, 2014, 2009, 2003, 1984
ABC Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade-2016
Disneyland Parade—2014, 2009, 2003, 1984
Walt Disney World--2014, 2010, 1997
State of Alabama Inaugural Parade-2003, 1999, 1995, 1991, 1987
BBVA Compass Bowl-2012
St Patrick’s Day Parade, Dublin Ireland--1997, 1993 (Won both the Limerick and Dublin competition both years as well as Best Dressed Band and Grand Champion)
Fiesta Bowl Parade--2004, 1999, 1994 (2nd place in 94, 1st place in 99 as well as Overall Best Auxiliary, 3rd place 2004 as well as second for General Effect)
Orange Bowl--2000 (Lead the parade)
The Lord Mayor of Westminster’s New Year’s Day Parade—1990
Bush Presidential Inauguration Parade--1989
George W. Bush Presidential Inauguration Parade--2001
Alabama’s Governor’s Parades-2003, 1999, 1995, 1991, 1987
Alabama Music Educators Conference Performance- 2013, 2007, 2004
University of Southern Mississippi Conductors Conference Performance-2005
Atlanta Falcons Football Game
Dallas Cowboys Football Game
Best Communities for Music Education-2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005
Voted Best Band in Birmingham-2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Hosted the DCI International Finals in Birmingham, AL,-1978, 1979.
