Information for New Band Parents
What is Band, and what does my child do?
Band is a prestigious activity where students learn to play musical instruments at a high level in a variety of settings.
Students will have the opportunity to form strong friendships, participate in activities on and off campus, all while gaining musical and life skills.
Why join the adair county band?
More importantly than learning a musical instrument, band provides life, social, and collaboration skills that stick with your child for a lifetime.
Students learn to make friends, manage social groups, teamwork skills, responsibility, communication, timeliness, and even more importantly, how to care. (Not to mention, future scholarship money for college!)
What activities are included in Band?
For Adair County Middle School students, they will have a class at the band room during school. Students are expected to attend any concerts that are scheduled (Including Concert Assessment, which is Off-Campus). In addition to Concert Band, students can participate in:
LCMEA Middle School All-District Band
KMEA Middle School All-State Symphonic & Concert Bands
Solo & Ensemble
High School Concert Assessment (Per Invitation)
High School Marching Band & Travelling Pep Band (Per Invitation)
For Adair County High School students, they will have a class at the band room during school. Students are expected to participate in both the Marching and Concert Bands, and attendance at performances is expected. In addition to Marching and Concert Band, students can participate in:
LCMEA High School All-District Band
KMEA High School All-State Symphonic & Concert Bands
Solo & Ensemble
College Honor Bands (CU, WKU, Etc.)
Travelling Pep Band
Why are these activities important?
These activities will enrich your child’s band experience, elevate their abilities, and allow them to participate in high skilled groups.
Scholarship money is often offered to students who participate in band, and these funds are increased based on participation in these events.