Miss Peterson
Band is directed by
Miss Peterson

Solo and Ensemble Festival
February 23rd

JH Band
Large Group Contest
March 8th
@Stillwell Junior High in West Des Moines
Arrive by 11:00 a.m. - Warm-up at 11:30 - Perform at 12:00

Thank you to those who participated in the fundraiser for the music department. Enough "Entertainment Books" were sold to raise more than $2,000 to purchase instruments, music, etc.
Band Activities:
All State Auditions Oct 20
JH Honor Band (SCIBA) Concert Nov 11
HS Honor Band auditions Nov 29
Drake Honor Band Nov 30-Dec 1
6th-12th grade Band Concert Dec 6
HS Honor Band (SCIBA) Concert Jan 5

Pep Band added to the anticipation and
excitement of the home football games.
WE LOVE THE BAND!

Thank you for supporting our programs with your attendance and with your financial gifts. Instruments continue to be purchased as others continue to be overhauled.


Countdown to last day of school.

Drake Honor Band...

Congratualtions to Bethany (flute), Erin (trumpet), Beckie (horn), and Dan (saxaphone) for being selected to play in the Drake Honor Band! These students will participate in the two-day event November 30th and December 1st. While practicing the first day, their performance will take place the following evening.

Junior High Honor Band...

The Junior High band participated in auditions for spots on two different bands. The blue band and the red band. From our school two different students made it on the blue band, Brianna (flute) and Brandon (baritone). We also had one 7th grader make it on the red band, Katriana (clarinet).
Congratulations to each of you!


This year's SCIBA band was a very successful year. For the Jr. High, we had Katriana, Brianna, and Brandon. For High School, we had Erin and Micah.They were very excited that they were able to participate. Congratulations!

SPRING... (coming soon)

 

Name
Event
Rating
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
(I=superior, II=excellent)

The Solo Festival...

FALL...
 
I+ (Highly Superior rating)

 
I (Excellent rating)

 
II ( good rating)

 
III (fair rating)

ALSO...

 

The High School band performed prior to the meal at the spring promotional banquet. Additionally some members played solos and small group selections during dinner.

Instructors for these students: