Band (After School) - 2025-2026

 

AFTER SCHOOL BAND

All information is subject to change.

 

Updated August 25 - New day and time for Spring Concert

 

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 graders (in 2025-2026) who meet the minimum qualifications noted below should reach out to Mr. Rine to verify that they are eligible to participate.
• Minimum participants = 24 students
• 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

Last practice = Thursday, May 14

 

Practice Location:

Music Room

 

After School Band Director:

Joe Rine

See a message from director, Joe Rine.

 

Fees:

Fees: $100.60 Late 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 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)

 

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

Saturday, December 13  from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Winter Concert & Contest

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

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

Saturday, March 28  from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Spring Concert

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

Thursday, May 14 - Last practice

 

Registration:

NOW CLOSED.

Check the status of your registration here.

Regular registration ($52.30) is now closed. It ended at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27. (Extended from May 22)

Late registration ($104.60) is now closed. It ended on Wednesday, August 7 at 9 p.m.

 

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.