Welcome back!

Welcome, parents and students!

I am looking forward to another year of band and the opportunities it will bring for our students.

Please click here to complete the beginning-of-the-year survey. This form lets me know whether your child will be continuing in band this school year.

You will also find important links on the sidebar of this page:

• Band Calendar – Contains important dates for our groups.

• Lesson Schedules – These will be updated shortly. Initial lesson dates for each building are listed below.

This year, students will continue developing their musical skills through a variety of ensembles and events:

Spirit Night

• Date: Friday, October 4

• Students will rehearse and perform alongside the junior high and high school bands during pre-game of the home football game vs. Spring Grove High School.

• Students will be transported to the high school from their elementary schools, participate in rehearsal, have dinner, and then perform.

• More details and a permission slip can be found in the documents section.

Symphonic Band

• Eligibility: By invitation

• Rehearsals: Tuesday evenings, 6:00–7:00 p.m., beginning November 18

• Performances: January 27 and April 21

• Additional Opportunity: Participation in the High Note Festival (tentatively May 15)

• More details will be shared as the season approaches.

Concert Band

• Membership: 2nd- and 3rd-year students

• Structure: Two concert bands, each made up of students from three elementary schools

• Rehearsals: Twice during the school day

• After-School Commitments: Concert Dress Rehearsal (April 20) and Spring Concert (April 21)

• Symphonic Band students also participate in Concert Band.

Beginner Band

• Membership: 1st-year students

• Structure: Two beginner bands, each made up of students from three elementary schools

• Rehearsals: Twice during the school day

• After-School Commitments: Concert Dress Rehearsal (April 20) and Spring Concert (April 21)

Lesson Dates and Cycle Days

North Hopewell–Winterstown

• First lesson: Wednesday, August 27 (day 3 one time only)

• Second lesson: Friday, September 12

• Regular schedule: Day 1

Mazie Gable

• First lesson: Monday, September 15

• Regular schedule: Day 2

Clearview

• First lesson: Wednesday, August 27

• Second lesson: Tuesday, September 16

• Regular schedule: Day 3

Locust Grove

• First lesson: Tuesday, September 3

• Second lesson: Thursday, September 18

• Regular schedule: Day 5

Pleasant View

• First lesson: Thursday, August 28 or Wednesday, September 4

• Second lesson: Wednesday, September 17 or Friday, September 19

• Regular schedule: Day 4 or 6