Calendar2026–2027 Middle School Band Calendar
Sep14Mon
Jazz Band Auditions
begin the week of Sept 14-18th during morning tutorials
- Jazz band auditions are open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band students. Audition information for jazz band will be distributed to students in early September. Please note that spots for jazz band–especially for drumset, piano, and guitar–can be particularly competitive. Attendance at all rehearsals and jazz band concerts is mandatory for students participating in jazz band.
DateTBD
Band Tutorials
(formerly “after school band” for 4th and 5th grade)
- After school band has now moved to during the school day and will be known as “band tutorials.” 4th and 5th grade students will be grouped with like instruments (i.e. brass, woodwinds, or percussion) to learn the fundamentals of playing during band tutorials. Private lessons are still strongly encouraged as a best practice for learning a new instrument whenever possible. More information forthcoming in mid-September as the year gets underway–stay tuned!
Dec16Wed
Winter Band Concert
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, assembly & 7:00 PM (Logan Auditorium)
- 6:30pm student arrival for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands
Jan22Fri
Jazz Band Luncheon in honor of MLK
Friday, January 22, 2027 (Dining Hall)
- During the day even required for Jazz band students only
- Jazz band parents/guardians, please save the date as we do intend to invite you to lunch this year!
- Time TBD (last year: 10:55am–1:00pm)
DateTBD
Students vs. Faculty Basketball Game
January/February 2027, date TBD
- Pep Band (membership open to all interested upper house band students)
DateTBD
MKA Jazz Bands à la Mode!
TBD February (at the Upper School)
Apr20Tue
Spring Band Concert
Tuesday April 20, 2027 (tentative), morning assembly & 7:00 PM (Logan Auditorium)
- 6:30pm student arrival
- Jazz Band, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands
May7Fri
Music in the Parks Festival Trip
Friday, May 7, 2027 (leave in morning; goal is returning to MKA by 7pm)
- Parents/Guardians please save this date as chaperones make this trip possible!
- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands and jazz band go on this trip (no 4th or 5th grade students)
Please note that other exciting (optional) performance opportunities may present themselves as the year develops. Mr. Murphy will keep #TeamBand informed of any new developments!