Hello 8th grade families and students new to Bainbridge!
We are so excited to welcome you to band at Bainbridge High School. We're glad you found this page. Please give these materials a once over, and reach out to Mr Thomas with any questions you have. cthomas@bisd303.org
2020 8th grade band packet.pdfNew Student Packet
Download this packet to see how hundreds of other students have managed to participate in our award winning program, while still meeting graduation requirements and heading off to do great things in life after high school and college.
2020 HS band packet.pdfCurrent Student Packet
Download this packet if you're a returning band member and just want to remember the credit requirements and special waivers available to band members.
Ensembles
What we have to offer!
Winds & Percussion
We have three wind bands and a percussion ensemble at BHS. Concert Band is our 9th grade band. Symphonic Band is our Intermediate Band. Wind Ensemble is our advanced band. Our Percussion Ensemble is for all our percussionists. Visit the Winds & Percussion page for more information, including on how placements are done.
- Wind Band Awards
Jazz Bands
We are fortunate to have two jazz bands at BHS. Jazz Band One is our premier ensemble. It has a standard instrumentation, and is by audition only. Jazz Band Two is a larger group with no cuts that is open to any instrument. Visit the Jazz Collective page for more information, including on how placements are done.
- Jazz Awards
Marching Band
We have a competitive marching band that travels to three competitions each year, in addition to performing at home football games and other local events. Visit the Marching Band page for more information on our program, including how to register!
- Marching Band Awards
Extras!
We regularly have the highest participation in chamber music in our county, and have multiple active jazz groups operating outside of our big bands. Our New Orleans style brass band is our undercover favorite part of the band program.
- Chamber Music- Regional Awards- State Awards
Band Commercials!
Coming soon... Stay tuned!