Performance Dates for 2026-2027
Performances are held in the MRMS Commons unless otherwise noted
*updated 8/7/26
October 8, 2026 - Concert Band, Orchestra
MRMS/MVHS Feeder Area Band Concert - TBD
March 11, 2027 - Jazz Band & Concert Band, Orchestra
May 20, 2027 - Jazz Band & Concert Band, Orchestra
Above concerts are mandatory and graded
Other important Dates
~Chaperones are needed on all field trips please contact Mr. Estell to reserve your spot~
October 5, 2026 - Audition recording due for DCSD middle school Honor Band
Colorado Symphony Orchestra Field Trip - TBD
Golden Eagle For A Day - September 18, 2026
*Rehearsal September 16, 2026
Festival of the Arts, MRMS commons 7:45a - TBD
January 16, 2027 - DCSD Middle School Honor Band and Honor Orchestra Concert 4:30 pm
@Highlands Ranch High School
DCSD Solo and Ensemble Festival Field Trip - TBA
Colorado Bandmasters Festival Field Trip (7th/8th Combined bands only) - TBD
Night Of Champions (pep band music) - April 15, 2027 - MRMS Gym
DCSD Middle School Honor Ensemble Website
SUPPLIES LIST
Concert Dress - All Black
1/2" 3 Ring binder with 15 sheet protectors
All students should have a music stand and metronome at home for practice.
Required Fundamentals Book
All Band Students please purchase Sound Innovations - Ensemble Development intermediate for your instrument.
*Percussionists need both the Mallet and Percussion 1 Books
*Woodwind and Brass pick up the part 1 book
Percussion - 5A drum sticks, practice xylophone or bell set along with a snare drum or practice pad at home. A required DCSD percussion fee will be assessed once school starts.
Trumpets, Baritones/Euphoniums, Tubas - Valve Oil, Slide Grease.
Trombones - Slide Grease (Slide O Mix)
Saxophones, Clarinets - Cork Grease, no less than 4 reeds in your case at all times, cleaning cloth/swab.
Flutes - Cleaning swab.