Band (After School) - 2025-2026

Spring Semester After School Music   Registration for the Spring Semester (only) opens Wednesday, November 12 and ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 20. This is for 7th & 8th grade musicians and for 6th graders who were invited by Mr. Rine. Please see Minimum Qualifications below.   Those who are already After School Band participants should not register. They are already registered for the full year.   Please see blue text for information specific to Spring Semester (only) participants.

 

 

AFTER SCHOOL BAND (also called "Honor Band")

All information is subject to change.

 

Updated November 4 - Spring Semester Registration

 

About 2025-2026 7th & 8th Grade After School Band:

• Weekly 75-minute practices
• One winter and one spring semester concert. (Saturday, December 13 & Saturday, March 28)
• Students can qualify and choose to try out for area competitions for an additional fee.
• Participants:
• 7th-8th grade students (in 2025-2026)
• 6th grade students by Mr. Rine's invitation only. (Must register during the registration window.)
• Minimum Qualifications: 
• Students should have a minimum of one full academic year of beginning Band or one full year of ensemble experience. 
• Students who only play guitar should not register. The guitar is not a mainstream instrument for Band, and the music used will not be written for guitar.
• Questions about qualifications should be sent to the director, Joe Rine.
• Students will need to provide their own instrument and concert apparel.

 

Practice Schedule:

Thursdays - 4:15-5:30 p.m.

First practice = Thursday, August 21

First practice for Spring Semester participants = Thursday, January 8

Last practice = Thursday, May 14

 

Practice Location:

Music Room

 

After School Band Director:

Joe Rine

See a message from director, Joe Rine.

 

Fees:

Fees for Full-Year Participants:

$52.30 Registration Fee +  $325 Participation Fee ($339.95 if paying through MySchoolBucks). 

• All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable and are due in full even if the student withdraws from the program or the school.
• A $25 late fee will be added once a payment is more than 3 days late. The student will then lose financial eligibility until the late payment and the late fee are paid.

 

A payment plan for the participation fee is available. Please select “Payment Plan” on the registration form when registering.

 

The payment plan for Full-Year Participants is as follows:

25% due August 14 - ($81.25 by check or $84.98 by MySchoolBucks)

25% due November 1 - ($81.25 by check or $84.98 by MySchoolBucks)

25% due January 6  - ($81.25 by check or $84.98 by MySchoolBucks)

25% due March 2 - ($81.25 by check or $84.98 by MySchoolBucks)

 

The payment plan for Spring Semester Participants is as follows:

50% due December 11  - ($81.25 by check or $84.98 by MySchoolBucks)

50% due March 2 - ($81.25 by check or $84.98 by MySchoolBucks)

 

Financial assistance is available to those who need it. See Financial Assistance. To inquire, please email Financial Aid.

 

Eligibility:

Please see Eligibility for Extracurricular Clubs and Activities. 

• Students must be academically eligible to perform in concerts and pep rallies. Students must be academically eligible to compete in Soundwaves and other competitions entered by the school. 
• Students must be financially eligible to participate in practices, performances, and competitions.
• Students must maintain their Character in Good Standing eligibility, which requires that students adhere to the Meridian Student & Parent Handbook and the After School Band and Orchestra Terms for Participation.

 

Important Dates:

Tuesday, May 13 - Registration opens. ($52.30 registration fee)

Tuesday, May 27 - Registration closes at 9 p.m.  (Extended from May 22.)

Wednesday, May 28 - Registration confirmation emails sent.

Tuesday, July 29 - Late registration opens. ($104.60 late registration fee.)

Thursday, August 7 - Late registration closes at 9 p.m.

Tuesday, August 12 - Late registration confirmation emails sent.

Tuesday, August 12 - Participation fees invoiced via MySchoolBucks.

Thursday, August 14 - Participation fees due via MySchoolBucks invoice. (Or the first payment plan payment is due.)

Thursday, August 21 - Practices start

Friday, November 1 - 2nd payment due for those on the payment plan

Wednesday, November 12 - Registration opens for Spring Semester participants

Thursday, November 20 at 9 p.m. - Registration ends for Spring Semester participants

Friday, November 21 - Invoices issued for Spring Semester participation fees

Friday, December 5 - Participation gees due for Spring Semester participants

Saturday, December 13 at 11:00 a.m.. - Winter Concert & Contest. Spring Semester participants are invited to attend and observe.

Tuesday, January 6 - 3rd payment due for those on the payment plan

Thursday, January 8 - First rehearsal for Spring Semester participants

Monday, March 2 - 4th and final payment due for those on a payment plan

Saturday, May 9 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. - Spring Concert & Contest

Thursday, May 14 - Last practice

 

Registration:

Registration for Spring Semester participants opens Wednesday November 12 and ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 20. No late registrations will be available.

Existing members of the After School Band (Honor Band) are already registered and should not register again.

Check the status of your registration here.

 

Lettering Requirements:

Lettering is reserved for high school students. 

 

Questions:

• About After School Band: Please email  Joe Rine.
• About After School Band registration, Invoices or lettering: Please email Secondary Enrichment.