Band Program
2023 - 2024
Concert Band - Gr. 6
REHEARSALS DAYS & TIMES
Tuesday and Thursday7:00 am - Arrival/Warmups7:10 am - Attendance Taken7:45 am - Dismissal
Symphonic Band - Gr. 7/8
REHEARSAL DAYS & TIMES
Monday, Wednesday and Friday7:00 am - Arrival/Warmups7:10 am - Attendance Taken7:45 am - Dismissal
Jazz Band - by Audition
REHEARSAL DAYS & TIMES
Friday
2:50 pm - Arrival/Warmups3:00 pm - Attendance Taken4:15 pm - Dismissal
2023-2024 Performance Dates
The events listed below assume a return to normal program operations.
2023
October 18 - Wednesday
Symphonic Band & Choir
7:00 pm at Peacock
Warm-ups at 6:15
December 7 - Thursday
Jazz Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band
7:00 pm at Peacock
Warm-ups at 6:15
December 11 - Monday
Symphonic BandField Trip - Woodfield Mall
11:00 am Performance
December 14 - Thursday
Concert Band
Field Trip - Woodfield Mall
11:00 am Performance
2024
January 30 - Tuesday
Franzen Beginning Band7:00 pm at PeacockWarm-ups at 6:30Ice Cream Social at 7:45
February 27 - Tuesday
Jazz Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band
7:00 pm at PeacockWarm-ups at 6:15
April 11 - Thursday
Jazz Band
Fine and Applied Arts Festival
6:30 pm at Peacock
Warm-ups at 6:00
2024
May 3 - Friday
Jazz Band
Time TBD at lake Park
May 9 - Thursday
Concert Band & Symphonic Band
7:00 pm at Lake Park West Campus
Warm-ups at 6:15
*Date may change
May 14 - Tuesday
Franzen Beginning Band
7:00 pm at Peacock
Warm-ups at 6:30
May 27 - Monday
Peacock Marching Band
Memorial Day Parade
9:30 am at Franzen
Roll Call at 8:45Orchard and Maple Dispersal
Band Program 2023-2024
IntroductionItasca District 10 is committed to providing its students with a well‐rounded, liberal arts education. For that reason, it has supported performance‐based music programs throughout its history. These programs include band, an elective class with a curriculum that meets state and national standards for music education. In band, students share and bring to life musical works through the expressive playing of wind and percussion instruments. Unlike other extracurricular activities, band is a structured class with targeted learning outcomes. As a result, students who put forth consistent effort with faithful attendance will develop a lifelong love of music, as well as the skills necessary to share this deeply human art form with others.
Mission StatementIt is the mission of the District 10 band program to provide a quality music education in a nurturing environment that promotes collaboration and creative thinking. The band program exists to foster aesthetic growth as an essential part of a child’s total education. The band program is dedicated to developing the highest level of musicianship through a comprehensive curriculum, in keeping with each child’s interests, needs and abilities.
Long Range Goals
RecruitmentRecruitment occurs each September at Franzen Intermediate School and involves students in grade 5. While middle school students may join band late, they must first achieve a prescribed level of proficiency on an approved instrument before being assigned to an ensemble. To reach the necessary level of proficiency, outside private lessons are often necessary.
Mission StatementIt is the mission of the District 10 band program to provide a quality music education in a nurturing environment that promotes collaboration and creative thinking. The band program exists to foster aesthetic growth as an essential part of a child’s total education. The band program is dedicated to developing the highest level of musicianship through a comprehensive curriculum, in keeping with each child’s interests, needs and abilities.
Long Range Goals
- To artistically share performance-based music composed in a variety of styles and forms
- To gain musical knowledge, to improve musical skills, and to engage in musical thinking
- To be ambassadors of musicianship
- To prepare for advanced-level music making while developing a lifelong love of music
RecruitmentRecruitment occurs each September at Franzen Intermediate School and involves students in grade 5. While middle school students may join band late, they must first achieve a prescribed level of proficiency on an approved instrument before being assigned to an ensemble. To reach the necessary level of proficiency, outside private lessons are often necessary.
Band Registration
Band registration for 2023-24 is part of the Peacock ONLINE STUDENT REGISTRATION. When registering online, select the Extracurriculuar tab and choose YES for Band. If you miss the above step, email Mr. Ranz and he will add your child's name to the band registration roster.
Contact Band Director
