Band (After School) - 2025-2026
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2025-2026 Secondary After School Band (7th & 8th)
Regular registration is now closed. Late registration ($104.60) will open on July 30 and will end at 9 p.m. on August 7. Currently, the minimum number of participants has not been met. Hopefully it will be met as a result of late registration.
Rehearsals begin Thursday, August 21. Students must be registered for this extracurricular activity and have paid the first payment of their participation fee to begin participating.
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AFTER SCHOOL BAND
All information is subject to change.
Updated May 22, 2025 - Guitar clarification
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)
- 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:
Fees:
Fees: $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 is as follows:
25% due August 11 - ($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.
Wednesday, July 30 - 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
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
Thursday, May 14 - Last practice
Registration:
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) opens Wednesday, July 30 and ends Wednesday, August 7 at 9 p.m. Late registration will not be available only if the minimum registration of 24 participants was reached during the regular registration window.
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.
