2026-2027 Band Information

This page collects the 2026-2027 information for students and families.

The band calendar is the official source of truth for dates and times.

Major Dates

Fall Concert

October 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Winter Concert

December 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Conductor's Clinic and Concert

Working Week February 22-27, 2027

Weekend Clinic - Feb 26/27

Concert Feb 27, 2027 at 3:00 PM

MPA

March 18-19, 2027

Spring Concert

May 11, 2027 at 7:00 PM

Marching Band / Fall Dates

Families should also review Marching Band 2026 for fall dates and expectations.

Fall dates include:

• September 26, 2026 - mattress fundraiser
• October 17, 2026 - Pirate Classic, confirmed / registered

Communication

Band Calendar

The band calendar is the official source of truth for band events.

Subscribe to the calendar instead of downloading a one-time copy. Subscribing allows updates to appear automatically.

Open the calendar and subscription options.

Family Portal

Every student should be connected to at least one parent or guardian in the Ashley Bands Family Portal.

The Family Portal is used for:

• student information
• parent contact information
• financial accounts
• instrument / music / equipment records
• band communication

Open the Family Portal.

If your email is new or does not connect to your student, request access from the portal. If you still need help, email Mr. Parker.

Google Chat

Students may be added to class-specific Google Chat groups using their school-managed NHCS accounts.

Google Chat is for students only. Parents do not have access to student Google Chat groups.

Important note: with the change from Google to Microsoft, we may transition to Microsoft Teams this year.

Student Materials

Student Resources (The Band Folder) is the main page for student supplies, clothing, and methods.

Students should have:

• instrument in working condition
• reeds, valve oil, cork grease, sticks/mallets, or other instrument-specific supplies
• pencil
• black binder or organized folder system
• music brought to class consistently

Percussionists should have a personal stick bag and required sticks/mallets as assigned.

Concert Attire

Concert attire is musician black.

All students wear all black for concerts. No colors, logos, or patterns.

Tops: black shirt, blouse, dress shirt, or dress-appropriate top. No sleeveless, strapless, halter, or crop tops.

Bottoms: black dress pants/slacks or knee-length-or-longer skirt/dress. No jeans, leggings, yoga pants, sweatpants, or shorts.

Shoes: black dress shoes or flats. No sneakers, flip-flops, or athletic shoes.

Socks/tights: black.

Red Band Shirt

All band members need the official red band shirt.

The red band shirt is used for pep rallies, community performances, parades, and informal events.

Buy the official Red Band Shirt.

Parent Involvement

Parents are part of the success of the program.

Useful ways to help include:

• attend concerts and events
• help students keep dates on the family calendar
• encourage consistent practice
• support fundraising when possible
• volunteer for events, trips, hospitality, equipment, or booster work

All parents are connected to the Band Boosters simply by being part of the program.

Questions

For band questions, email Mr. Parker.

For booster-specific questions, contact the Band Boosters.