Bands

Whether playing a jazz set at a local restaurant or competing in front of thousands in college stadiums, our award-winning bands perform with passion and precision—receiving praise from adjudicators and audiences alike. 

At its core, band is about playing and appreciating music, but we are also strengthening critical skills that accompany students throughout their lives: confidence, cooperation, accountability, and leadership. This is the very inspiration of our band program’s mission: to assist students in achieving their potential for greatness through the highest standards of performance and character.

Marching Eagles

The Marching Eagles is St. Edward’s flagship band that competes both locally and nationally. The group is a consistent OMEA state finalist and earned its seventeenth superior rating in 2023. They also compete at BOA regional championships. Encompassing musicians from St. Edward, St. Joseph Academy, and Magnificat, The Marching Eagles play at football games, as well as state and regional competitions—featuring a corps-style percussion section and a color guard.

Symphonic Band

Bringing the excellence of marching band indoors for the spring semester, the Symphonic Band performs a comprehensive repertoire. The ensemble achieves high standards of technical and expressive performance, consistently earning superior ratings at OMEA contests and performing at prestigious venues, including Severance Hall.

Jazz Ensemble

From swing and samba to blues and funk, The Jazz Ensemble offers a unique opportunity to study diverse sounds from around the world. This elite group performs in more intimate environments, ranging from fundraising events, shows at The Bop Stop, and local grade schools.

Pep Band

The Pep Band performs at varsity basketball games over the course of the winter. It is open to any Marching Eagle who wants to keep their skills sharp and jazz up the gymnasium crowd.