Band (After School) - 2024-2025

AFTER SCHOOL BAND

All information is subject to change.

Updated August 6, 2024

About 2024-2025 7th & 8th Grade After School Band:

• Weekly 75-minute practices
• One winter and one spring semester concert. (Saturday, December 14 & Saturday, May 10)
• Students can qualify and choose to try out for area competitions for an additional fee.
• Participants:
• 7th-8th grade students 
• Minimum participants = 20 students
• Minimum Qualifications: 
• Students should have a minimum of one full academic year of beginning Band or one full year of ensemble experience. 
• Questions about qualifications should be sent to the director, Cayden Garvey.
• Students will need to provide their own instrument and concert apparel. 

Practice Schedule:

Thursdays - 4:15-5:30 p.m.

First practice = Thursday, August 22

Last practice = Thursday, May 15

Practice Location:

Music Room

Secondary After School Band Director:

Cayden Garvey

2024-2025 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 20 - ($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 17 - ($81.25 by check or $84.98 by MySchoolBucks)

25% due March 3 - ($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 [email protected].

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, TMEA, 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 for 2024-2025 After School Band:

Tuesday, August 6 - Registration opens.

Wednesday, August 14 - Registration closes at 9:00 p.m. No late registrations accepted.

Monday,  August 19 - Participation fees invoiced via MySchoolBucks.

Tuesday, August 20 - Participation fees due via MySchoolBucks invoice. (Or the first payment plan payment is due.)

Thursday, August 22- Practices start

Friday, November 1 - 2nd payment due for those on the payment plan

Saturday, December 14 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Winter Concert

Friday, January 17 - 3rd payment due for those on the payment plan.

Monday, March 3 - 4th and final payment due for those on a payment plan.

Saturday, May 10 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Spring Concert

Thursday, May 15 - Last practice

Registration:

Registration is now closed. It was originally scheduled to end at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, but MySchoolBucks was running maintenance at that time, so registration was extended to 10 a.m. on Thursday August 15. No late registrations will be accepted.

Lettering Requirements:

Lettering is reserved for high school students. 

Questions:

• About After School Band: Please email the Band Director, Cayden Garvey
• About After School Band registration, invoices, eligibility, or lettering: Please email [email protected].