WEEKLY BLAST (11.08.26)
Updated: 4h
November 8th, 2026
Dear Eagle Regiment Families!!
We hope you've had a incredible weekend! Congratulations on a successful Striking Cobra Invitational!! There's only one week left of the marching season, let's be present and push ourselves to make FMBC our best run yet! We hope you've had an incredible 2026 marching season and most importantly thank you to our seniors and their parents for the continuous sacrifice's you have made for the last four years!! Your hard work and dedication has truly built this program into what it is today, and your legacy will live on not only through the plastic on the walls but through the members you have helped and the accomplishments you've achieved!! Have a great week Eagle Regiment!!
Please be sure to read ALL of the Announcements and Schedules:
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY, 11/10
Marching Band Rehearsal (3:00pm-8:30pm): 8th grade NIGHT! 5:00-7:00 PM
A Guard Rehearsal (4:30pm-7:00pm)
WEDNESDAY, 11/11
No School
THURSDAY, 11/12
Marching Band Rehearsal (3:00pm-8:30pm) FINAL RUN!!
A Guard Rehearsal (4:30pm-7:00pm)
SATURDAY, 11/14
FMBC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (Schedule Below)
FIU PItbull Stadium, 11310 SW 17th St, Miami, FL 33199
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE
MONDAY, 11/16
Rome Rehearsal (4:00pm-8:00pm)
TUESDAY, 11/17
Rome Rehearsal (4:00pm-8:00pm)
WEDNESDAY, 11/18
Rome Rehearsal (4:00pm-7:30pm)
THURSDAY, 11/19
Rome Rehearsal (4:00pm-7:30pm)
A Guard Rehearsal (4:30pm-7:00pm)
FRIDAY, 11/20
Rome Rehearsal (4:00pm-7:30pm)
This is a friendly reminder that due to copyright restrictions, posting videos of our Marching Band Show on social media and/or YouTube is strictly prohibited. Please ensure any videos you take are only posted on the Band App private page until further notice.
Thank you for helping us honor these guidelines and supporting our program responsibly. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We have had a few changes to our Marching Band Calendar. All have been changed on the calendar, but please make note on your own calendar.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT
We will be hosting a middle school night on November 10th, from 5-7 PM. This is a great opportunity for middle school students to see what it will be like to be part of the award winning Eagle Regiment.
EAGLE REGIMENT FINAL RUN
On Thursday, November 12, our seniors will have their final run-through at practice, followed by the cutting down of their banners. (We would like to do this all at the same time so if you have scissors, please bring them.)
We invite you to join us as we celebrate their accomplishments and send them off the practice field for the very last time. It will be a meaningful moment for our seniors, and we would love to have you there to share it with them.
Please arrive by 7:00 PM so you don’t miss this special send-off!
FMBC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Student Information
Student Uniform
ALL BAND STUDENTS Should Arrive by 3:30pm in the following
2026 Metalmorphosis Show Shirt
Black Compression Shorts
Tall Black Socks
Black Dinkles
Full Contest Hair and Make-up
All GUARD STUDENTS Should Arrive by 3:30pm in the following
Full Contest Hair and Make-up
Full Contest Costume with proper undergarments (tan sports bra and seamless underwear)
Body Tights
Show Earrings
*no nail polish or acrylics, no jewelry, all neatly taped equipment with name)
Student Pack-List
ALL STUDENTS are required to have the following items with them for all competitions
Eagle Regiment Duffle Bag
Eagle Regiment Water bottle
Back-up water bottle
Gloves (if applicable)
Clear Poncho
Black shorts
Black sneakers
Warm-up Jacket (guard only)
Extra Tape (guard only)
2026 Metalmorphosis Show Shirt (guard only)
Tan Jazz Shoes (guard only)
*students may want to pack a small snack for the bus
General Information
Location: FIU Pitbull Stadium
11200 SW 17th St, Miami, FL
Spectator Parking: Plan to arrive 2 hours before the bands you want to see perform. Plan for traffic and parking lines.
Overflow & Logistics: TBD
Security: Clear bag Policy is in effect for all on campus events; Clear purse or bags 12c6x12, a small clutch no bigger than 6"x10", or a gallon-sized clear plastic bag. Simple, protable stadium seats will be allowed. Expect to go through security scanners.
Admission: Both Assigned and Open seating is available. Prices vary based on seating preference. Ticket sales close 11/14/26 at 11:30pm. Children under 2 who sit on laps are Free. Tickets for children age 6 and under are free only in standard, corners, and end zone sections.
ROME REHEARSALS NOTICE
Rehearsals for the Rome band will start back up on October 21st, and will be every Wednesday from (4:00pm-6:00pm). There will NOT be rehearsal on Wednesday, November 11th. The week prior to Fall Break will be rehearsal everyday Monday-Friday (4:00pm-7:00pm).
The schedule for these rehearsals will be:
Monday-Marching
Tuesday-Concert
Wednesday-Marching
Thursday-Concert
Friday-Marching
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rome Flight information has been posted. Please be sure mark which flight you are scheduled to be on. We will be providing a bus service from MSD to MIA. More details coming soon.
REQUIRED ITEMS
All members are expected to have an Eagle Regiment Beanie for our trip. If you don't own one already please pre-order by November 1, 2026.
REQUIRED PARTICIPANT MEETING
We had to move our Rome Participant Meeting to December 3, 2026 due to the Winter Concert. This meeting will be held in the Media Center at 6pm. All Student participants are required to attend , along with at least 1 parent. All Friends and family traveling with the group should also be in attendance.
ALL STUDENTS MUST JOIN THE BAND APP FOR THEIR CLASS
These band apps will be shared during class this week. Parents are encouraged to join their students class page
CONCERT BAND FAIR SHARE PAST DUE
DUE ON OCTOBER 1st
Concert Band Fairshare for the 2026/27 season is $50 this should be paid directly to MEPA .
This will cover the cost of winter concert band camp plus required Concert MPA registrations.
WINTER CONCERT
We will host our first concert of the year on DECEMBER 1, 2027. Ticket information will be posted closer to the event..
PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We have many ways for parents to get involved this season. We are looking for help during Rehearsals and Camps as well as all football games and local competitions.
AFTERSCHOOL REHEARSALS & CAMPS
We need parents to help with the Red Gate, and Student Wellness each time we have a Rehearsal or Camp.
You must be on the Parent Band App to access the following links
JOIN the Parents Eagle Regiment Band App Page : https://band.us/n/aca9Aco93aC3v
FOLLOW MEPA on Instagram: MEPAbandboosters
-Subscribe to the Website Calendar (which has all dates, Including Rehearsals) https://www.stonemandouglasband.com/calendar
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