2026 Marching Band Links
2026 Supply Store
Rookie reminder: Rookie students don’t need to order uniform supplies. Rookies will automatically receive their band shoes/shirt/shorts/flip-folio/lyre and a $100 fee will be automatically applied to your school account. However, rookies must provide their own calf-length black socks, are welcome to purchase extra supplies (for instance an extra band shirt can come in handy) and are encouraged to purchase a “Drum Corps International” performance ticket ASAP.
2026 UNIFORM SIZING
Complete asap. Please take a paper measuring tape if needed.
2026 UNIFORM FITTING APPOINTMENT
Complete asap AFTER finishing the sizing link. 2 students per 15 minute slot.
ABSENCE FORM
Bookmark now. Submit for all absences (not necessary if you are excused absent from school that day).
Marching Band
Private Lessons
Beginning Band
Anticipated Absence
Cloverleaf Colts Marching Band
2026 Calendar
JULY
4 12-2pm – Chippewa Lake 4th of July Parade THIS PARADE IS FOR EXPERIENCED MARCHERS ONLY
13 7-8pm – Music Associates meeting
16 8am-3pm – Section leader/officers day Section leader and officers work day (bring your packed lunch)
20 PAY TO PLAY DUE – Payable to CLOVERLEAF LOCAL SCHOOLS (online or main office – see handout)
20 3pm-9pm First Day of Band Camp +uniforms – Full band rehearsal for all members (reminder: bring packed lunch/water bottle).
21-22 3pm-9pm – Rookie/Mentor Camp +uniforms Rookies/Section Leaders/Mentors/Officers only (bring your packed lunch/water bottle)
23-24 3pm-9pm – Full Band rehearsal +uniforms FULL BAND
27-31 8am-3pm – Full band rehearsal
AUGUST
3 8am-3pm – Full band rehearsal
3 4pm-11:45pm – Picnic/DCI Show Optional/highly encouraged DCI Drum Corps show in Akron! Requires ticket purchase.
4 12pm-5pm – Late arrival day (bring a snack)
5-7 8am-3pm – Full band rehearsal
10 6:30-8pm – Music Associates meeting Cavalcade meeting 6:30-7:15; Boosters 7:15-8pm
10-11 8am-3pm – Full band rehearsal
12 7:30am-5pm – Full band rehearsal / picture day PICTURE DAY – BRING ORDER FORMS / SUMMER UNIFORM
12 5pm – 7:30pm – STADIUM PREVIEW! 5pm parent mixer, 6pm performance for family and friends @ stadium
17 3-5pm – Regular class/Rehearsal Regular “class time” rehearsals begin today and continue through the season Mon-Thurs
18 1:30pm-5pm – Pep Rally & Rehearsal Band meets at 1:30pm for the freshmen first day pep rally, rehearsal 3-5pm
21 4-11:30pm – AWAY vs. Buckeye First game = late release
28 5-10pm – HOME vs. Keystone Kindergarten (Class of 2039) recognition during pregame.
SEPTEMBER
4 4-11:45pm – AWAY vs. Carrollton
11 5-10pm– HOME vs. Cuyahoga Falls 8th Grade night!
14 7-8pm – Music Associates meeting
18 4-11:30pm – AWAY vs. Springfield
25 4-11:45pm – AWAY vs. Streetsboro
26 11am-9:30pm – CAVALCADE OF SOUND – Competition starts at 5pm – PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
30 6pm – 8pm – Bonfire – We will hang out after rehearsal (5-6pm) until bonfire start time. Pickup by 8pm!
OCTOBER
2 5-10pm – HOME vs. Field Homecoming
8 5:30-8:30pm – LODI GLOW PARADE – Arrive at CHS at 5:30 in costume/lights. Parade 7-7:45. Anticipated release 8:30pm
9 4-11pm – AWAY vs. Tallmadge
10 TBA (pm) – COMPETITION NORTON COMPETITION – starts at 5pm
12 7-8pm – Music Associates meeting
16 4-11pm – AWAY vs. Ravenna
17 TBA (am/pm) – COMPETITION OSU or COPLEY COMPETITION starts at 5pm
23 5-10pm – HOME vs. Norton Senior Night. Senior parents report to the “cookie patio” near the band stands by 6:15pm
24 TBA (pm) – COMPETITION BRUNSWICK – starts at 5pm
30 TBA POSSIBLE – playoff game
NOVEMBER
7 TBA STATE COMPETITION ***MEDINA STATE COMPETITION – PLEASE CLEAR THIS DATE!***
9 7-8pm – Music Associates Meeting
12 7-10pm – Stadium Review Show/Dessert – Call time = 6:15pm. PLEASE BRING A DOZEN BAKED GOODS TO SHARE!
13 3-5pm – Colt Cleanup Day! All students attend class as we clean, collect and put away!
Get Involved
Join the Cloverleaf Music Associates to further the interest in music education and promote the Cloverleaf Music program. We also aid in providing funds for music education expenses and equipment. Our group provides assistance to the music teachers as required, thus allowing them to focus on the educational aspects of the music education program
Cloverleaf Bands
8525 Friendsville Rd
Lodi, OH 44254