Marching Band
The Sprit of Reston, also known as the Marching Seahawks, is the South Lakes High School Marching Band. Players from every band ensemble can march, play in the front ensemble, or participate in the color guard. Summer rehearsals for marching band begin three weeks prior to the start of school. Exact dates can be found on our calendar.
The Marching Seahawks perform the national anthem, pep music, and halftime shows at all home football games. They march in the SLHS Homecoming Parade, and in the Reston Holiday Parade on the day after Thanksgiving. The Spirit of Reston also represents South Lakes at Marching Band Competitions across Virginia and the DMV.
Marching Band is a co-curricular activity for FCPS and participation is required for students enrolled in Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Flag Corps (Color Guard). Fees are assessed by FCPS to participate in marching band.
Students who are in marching band receive an additional 0.5 weight to their grade for their required co-curricular work.
The Marching Seahawks perform the national anthem, pep music, and halftime shows at all home football games. They march in the SLHS Homecoming Parade, and in the Reston Holiday Parade on the day after Thanksgiving. The Spirit of Reston also represents South Lakes at Marching Band Competitions across Virginia and the DMV.
Marching Band is a co-curricular activity for FCPS and participation is required for students enrolled in Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Flag Corps (Color Guard). Fees are assessed by FCPS to participate in marching band.
Students who are in marching band receive an additional 0.5 weight to their grade for their required co-curricular work.