SAVE THE DATE:
Annual End of Year Awards BBQ
May 9th 2020
4-6pm
Riparian Preserve
2557 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Gilbert AZ 85234

Signup Genius will go out in April 
Jazz Blue will be performing 
Awards Galore

​Bring your own seating!  (Picnic Style)
Concert Attire:
5th Grade/6th Grade/Beginning
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Required Uniform
  • Boys top:  Red, White, or Blue polo
  • Girls top:  Red, White, or Blue polo
  • Black Dress Pants or skirts (skirts must be past the knee when seated)
  • Closed toe, black dress shoes 
  • Black socks or tights (if worn)
  • Black belt
Intermediate/Advanced
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​Required Uniform
  • Boys:  White long-sleeved Dress Shirt
  • ​ Black Tie
  • Girls:  White Dress Shirt, Scoop neck (no “v” neck), Cap sleeve minimum length
  • Black Dress Pants or skirt  (skirts must be past the knee when seated)
  • Closed toe, black dress shoes 
  • Black socks (if worn)
  • Black belt
Jazz 
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​All Black Attire:
  • Dress Pants
  • Shirt:  Long sleeved, button down, collared dress shirt
  • Black Belt
  • Black Dress Shoes
  • Tie is Provided

Baccalaureate

May 17, 2020 in the auditorium  2:00-3:30
Concert Dress.
Call Time 1:30pm

Graduation

May 20, 2020
Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre
20464 East Riggs Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USA
Copper Springs Community Performance 2020
April 25, 6:30 p.m.
Copper Springs Retirement Community
3303 E Gary Way
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Past Performances

March 13, 2019
​Why are we charging admission for concerts?
I am very sorry to have to announce that we will need to charge admission for our concerts.  I am expecting to get some push back on this, but my hope is that you will thoughtfully consider this...
Every dance concert, every theater production, every athletic event- charges admission.   I am not sure why schools do not charge for instrumental music concerts.  The hard truth is this.  We have not recieved any funding for our band program this year from the district office.  As a result, we have not been able to purchase all of the equipment and new instruments that we are in desperate need of.   Our percussionists could not audition for Region band because they did not have a Timpani or Xylophone to practice on.   Having said this, it is NOT TYPICAL for schools to recieve ANY funding for their arts programs.  Particularly charter schools. In fact, most schools country-wide no longer recieve funding for their arts programs.  California has just passed a law that is sure to make marching band cease to exist within a few years due to the state denying fine arts and athletic programs the ability to charge any fees for their programs.

Thanks to the fundraising we have done through our fine arts and booster programs this year, we have been able to purchase some items, such as a Vibraphone and many small auxiliary percussion instruments.  We are in the process of ordering the wings for the stage which will help with the tremendous sound issues and lack of back stage aesthetics during concerts.  In all, we have raised over $10,000 this year and that is amazing.  Unfortunately, in order to have the best band program in the state, we need all of the equipment, and that will cost us around $25,000 for just the bare minimum.

My hope is that you know that when you come to our band concerts, each time you will notice a marked improvement in the development of our students musicianship and technique.  That you will be aware of the fact that with every concert, we have been able to add new equipment which improves the overall sound of the band.  That the students are HAPPY and learning to love music and band.  Most importantly, we don't believe in putting on the typical band concert.  We like to think of it as a show, and so we fully expect you to be entertained.
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We ARE creating a BAND FAMILY.  Our students are doing GREAT things.  They are learning about dedication and commitment, leadership, respect, accountability, integrity, service and excellence.
We are very proud of our band program.  We are growing.  Please support your kids in that growth!  We look forward to showing you some amazing things at our next concert on May 13th!