The Crookston High School Marching Pirates Band

The Crookston High School Pirate Marching Band has a rich tradition of outstanding parade and field show performances. 

See below for the 2023 Summer Schedule!

 9th - 12th Marching Band - Summer 2023


Here are a few links for our Marching band shoe. 
DINKLES
https://dinkles.com/products/glide-marching-shoe/
DRILLCOMP
https://www.drillcomp.com/product/dinkles-the-glide-marching-shoes-black-407/
BAND SHOPPE
https://www.bandshoppe.com/shop/shoes/band-shoes/dinkles-glide-marching-band-shoe-104055/white/
SOUTHERN PERFORMANCES
https://southernperformances.com/products/glide-shoe-by-dinkles?variant=43431147667692
AMAZON
https://www.amazon.com/Dinkles-Glide-Marching-Shoes-Medium/dp/B00KYUSO0E​
Order the White "Glide" shoe.
Make sure you order promptly to receive it by August marching band season!
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​Marching Band Rehearsal Schedule
The following is the updated schedule for our Summer rehearsals. 

Crookston Pirate Marching Band. 
5:30 Percussion
​6 - 8 Everyone

                    JUNE.
     Tues. 13              Thurs.15
     Tues.  20             Thurs. 22                       
     Tues.  27             Thurs. 29                       

       AUGUST.   Everyone 5:30-8pm
       Tues. 8               Thurs. 10
       Tues. 15             Thurs. 17.    ** Get your uniform. this week!!
       Tues.  22            Thurs.  24
       
           *Rehearsals will be a combination of marching outside (weather permitting) and music rehearsal inside.

2023 Marching Band Parade Performances Dates and Times

Ox Cart Days Parade -
Saturday, August 19th - 6:15pm - 7:45pm
    Parade Time - 7:00pm
  ** Come dressed in complete uniform w/ white shoes

Barnesville Potato Days Parade
Saturday, August 26th - 3:00pm to 9:00pm           *** NOT ATTENDING THIS YEAR. ***
    Parade Time - 5:30pm.   
*****Time is changed to 1:30pm - we can not attend this year.

Minnesota State Fair - McDonald’s Marching Band Competition
Sunday, August 27th - 6:30am to 12:00am          **** NOT ATTENDING THIS YEAR ***
    Parade Time - 2:00pm           

University of North Dakota Potato Bowl Parade 
Saturday, September 19th - leave school @ 12pm.  *** NOT ATTENDING THIS YEAR TOO FEW PARTICIPANTS** 
   **Parade Time -   10am

Stay informed!

​Sign up for BAND APP for the 2023-2024 school year! Mrs. Winger will be using this method of communication for updates and reminders during the summer months and continue through the school year.
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Recent Field Shows

As is tradition, the Pirate Marching Band performs a field show during halftime of the homecoming football game. Over the years the bands' performances have ranged from traditional corps style shows to creative pop-culture themed spectaculars!

'The Wild West'

In 2016, the band took the crowd back to the days of standoffs and showdowns. 

Music: 'Theme from The Magnificent Seven' and 'Cheyenne'

'Fun in the Sun'

2015 featured music from a climate a little more tropical than Crookstons. 

Music: 'Fun, Fun, Fun' and 'I Get Around'

'Super Powers'

2014's show was pretty super. The band was joined by comic book and blockbuster movie heroes.

Music: 'Theme from Superman' and 'The Avengers'

'Troublemakers'

2013 was bad news... but in a good way. Pop music from 2013 lit up the field on an otherwise cold and rainy homecoming.

Music: 'I Knew You Were Trouble' and "The Fox' 
2017 Tour - Orlando Florida (Disney, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center)