Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 1:00pm-9:00pm
Why the Rehearse-A-Thon is so important!
Known for its exciting and creative shows, the San Marcos High School Marching Band and Color Guard, Knight Regiment, is the largest high school marching band in San Diego County.
We have been working hard since early August to perfect this year’s field show, WEIGHT OF THE HEART, to continue our streak of award-winning performances at competitive tournaments. Now that marching band season is in full swing, Knight Regiment will be holding an 8-hour Rehearse-A-Thon to fine-tune our show in readiness for tournament season.
Beyond the local SoCal competitions, our hope is to make it as far as St. George, Utah for the BOA Regional Championships. This ‘March to the Arch’ Rehearse-A-Thon is the main fundraiser for our tournament expenses.
If we can raise a minimum of $100,000, we will be able to cover transportation expenses and hotel expenses.
If we can raise $110,000 or more, then your students’ meals while in St George Utah will be covered.
If EVERY student is able to raise $500, or if we raise $110,000 or more, we will be able to cover ALL costs ( transportation, accommodations and meals while in St George Utah).
In addition to top-notch music and performance skills, our program emphasizes responsibility, leadership, teamwork, and excellence. We hope you will show your support by sponsoring a student for March to the Arch Rehearse-A-Thon 2026 and helping us to maintain our successful Knight Regiment program.
What is a Rehearse-A-Thon?
Rehearse-A-Thon is our largest fundraiser for the band and also includes a FULL DAY of marching rehearsal to help our students finalize our show for competition. In the past, this fundraiser has brought in enough money for us to go to Utah! The goal for each Rehearse-A-Thon participant is to raise as much money as possible from as many sponsors as possible!
Students will rehearse for 8 hours and ask sponsors to pledge/donate a set amount per hour (or a flat total for the day), like a JOGATHON. Students can expect fun breaks and incentives throughout the day
Here is our online fundraising platform:
2026 Rehearse-a-thon – Fundraiser
Fun Facts!
- If each musician is able to get 10 donors at $50 each, they would reach their goal and cover all expenses for the trip (transportation, accommodations, and meals while in St. George, UT)
- It takes 5 buses and at least 5 trucks to get the students, instruments, and show props to each competition.
- Over 100 volunteers are needed to make a trip of this size possible, and each local competition will require a team of 30 to 40 volunteers on-site supporting them.
- Previously, we have successfully raised the needed funds to attend BOA Regionals and ranked in the top 5!
- Studies in music are proven to raise IQ levels. But did you know that while performing their show, each student’s body is working at the level of a marathon runner?
Join us on Sept 19th at SMHS to see them practicing on the field and cheer them on as they complete the 8-hour rehearsal!
March to the Arch, Go Knights!