The drum year
From summer camp to the spring showcase
Marching season sets the calendar. The dates move a little each year, and we give families the week.
- Event
Summer line camp
Late July
A week of sectionals for the line, before school band camp starts.
- First day
Marching season begins
Early August
The line meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
- Event
Friday-night games
Late September
Students play with their school bands. We keep Thursday for rehearsal.
- Recital
Fall showcase
Mid November
Every student plays something short in the hall, with the line to close.
- Closed
Closed for Thanksgiving week
Late November
Lessons and rehearsals pause for the week.
- First day
Winter percussion begins
January
A smaller indoor line, with a front ensemble of mallets and steel pan.
- Recital
Winter showcase
March
The indoor line plays its show for families.
- Recital
Spring showcase
May
Hand percussion circle and kit students play, with the line.
Sample dates.
Around your school
We work around your band
School bands have games, contests and camps that come first. Tell us your band's dates when you start, and we plan rehearsals and showcases so you can do both.
Missed rehearsals for a game are excused
Sectionals can be rescheduled
Showcases fall in months with no band contests
Plan your year with us
Book a trial lesson and bring your band's calendar.