MARCHING CANES
The Manatee High School Bands have continued a long tradition of superior marching, concert, and jazz bands at both the District and State levels of evaluation. Over the years, the Marching 'Canes have performed at Disney World; Universal Studios; Six Flags Over Georgia; the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Parade in Winchester, Virginia; Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Richmond, Virginia; and toured Williamsburg,Virginia, and Washington, D.C.. In 1992 the Marching 'Canes were honored by performing for President George H.W. Bush, and in 2003 the band was invited to perform for Florida Governor Jeb Bush. In 2003 & 2009 the band marched in the London, England New Year's Day Parade; in 2006, the Marching 'Canes performed for the 2006 Edinburgh, Scotland Easter Festival!
Mission:
AS PART OF THE MARCHING ‘CANES
You will have the opportunity to:
Belong to a group of dedicated and hard working people.
play special music arrangements from rock to Bach.
find life to be more pleasant on our large campus by being a member of a close knit group with similar interests.
travel and enjoy many social events, both in and out of the country.
be part of a proud tradition of consistent Superior Ratings.
watch the 4 time State Champion Hurricanes in action.
have a lot of fun!