American High School Music Department

The American Eagles Marching Band is very active representing American High School and the Fremont Unified School District with pride wherever it goes. The band has traveled to such places as Santa Cruz, Cupertino, Merced, as well as performed all over the Bay Area, from San Jose to Napa, and almost everywhere in between. Students are committed to the pursuit of excellence in performance and have been awarded many trophies and received much praise from the school and the community. Their competitiveness is only outmatched by their camaraderie. Many feel that band is a family. Mr. Wong feels lucky that he can teach students for four years and see their musical and personal growth over such a long period of time. 

The Marching Band has a band leadership team, which usually consists of the Drum Major, Assistant Drum Major(s), Section Leaders, Percussion Captain(s), Color Guard Captain(s), Assistant Leaders and Captains, Marching Assistants, Equipment Manager(s), and Music Librarian(s).

Below is a list of activities the band does in the fall.

Newark Days Parade
The band's first parade is their longest. We will also hold our Parade-a-thon at the same event, where students get pledges for each time the march is performed.

High School Band Day
The band will perform at a college football game in a combined band half-time show. (none in 2019)

Football Field Shows & Homecoming
The band performs in the stands and at half-time for their fellow students at home football games.

Band Mini-camp
The band will get to re-visit band camp as we make our final preparations for the marching season.

Halloween Parade (optional, extra credit)
Members of the band will perform at the annual Candlelighters Halloween Parade. Students will dress in Halloween costume. Food, drinks, and tickets to the Ghost House are typically provided. The band will also perform at the football game, this evening. 

Vintage Reserve Parade & Field Show
This is a parade and field show competition, in Napa. This event will last all day.

11-11 – Veterans' Day Parade
We annually perform at the Veterans' Day Parade, in downtown San Jose.

Fairfield Tournament of Champions
This last performance of the parade and field show is the culmination of all the hard work and dedication the students have put in since band camp in August. We will also compete in concert competition with our Symphonic Band.

Fri. - Niles Festival of Lights (optional, extra credit)
The band will perform at the Niles Festival of Lights Parade, the day after Thanksgiving.