BAND DIRECTORS: Mrs. Debbie Schweihs, Ms. Amanda Storer
Welcome to the HOME PAGE! Check out the links at the top for access to MUCH MORE INFO!
**follow us! Schweihs-FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM,
Storer-CMS band Instagram, CMS BAND FACEBOOK
ARE YOUR CALENDARS MARKED FOR THE 25-26 BAND DATES?
Other important dates
BAND INSTRUMENT RENTAL MEETING DATES
1) Wed, September 17 4:30-7pm at Creekside Middle School band room (by appt)
2) Thurs, September 18 4:30-7pm at Northwood Middle School band room (by appt)
3) Saturday, September 20 9-11:30am Woodstock High School South Street Hallway (by appt)
online sign-up links available very soon!
BEGINNING BAND BOOTCAMP DATES
(instrument/supply pickup & 1st lesson w/ a parent/guardian-40 minutes per instrument)
(exact times will be by instrument- more detail soon, 2 date options , sometime between 3:30-7pm)
1) Wednesday September 24 - Creekside Middle School
2) Thursday September 25- Olson Elementary School
online sign-up link available very soon!
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE 25-26 YEAR- BY SCHOOL (english & spanish)
2025-26 Important Band Information
SEE THE JOIN BAND PAGE (link at the page top) for all current registration materials
Lessons during the school day only until October
Afterschool Band begins October 21st (on your child's band day) 1:50-2:50 pm (*GW starts on 17th due to early concert)
TRANSPORTATION HOME IS PROVIDED BY FAMILIES (NOT THE SCHOOL)
This is the FULL GROUP together! We are working on large music concepts, how to follow a conductor, how to play precisely at the same pace as the group, performance songs, and how to work together as a team.
We perform 3 evening concerts
December= at our own elementary schools
April= D200 Band Festival (all district band students) at one of the high schools,
May= Spring Concert at the Middle School (3 schools per middle school, plus one or more of the middle school bands), a concert for the school at the end of the year.
Our grade 5-12 band program teachers work hard to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for our young musicians to thrive. We are proud of our unified program with smooth and comfortable transitions between grade levels using a unified curriculum and great teamwork, and are excited for you to join us!
We host a Summer Band Camp - open to D200 band students that finished Grade 5,6,7 band, 1 week only, typically 9:30-12:30 daily, outdoors at Emricson Park, with a concert Friday evening in the Woodstock Square. More information available in March!
SIGN-UP for REMIND
This is a great (free) texting tool for parents and teachers, allowing the teacher to send quick/short announcements, last minute changes, etc. If you choose, you can also download the free app to allow you easier access to the pictures and documents sent.
To sign-up, text the CLASS CODE to the “phone number” 81010
It is EASY, and will help our ability to communicate
CODES for 24-25 school year
Endres: @meband25-26
Dean: @deband25-26
GWE: @gwband25-26
Olson: @oeband25-26
WWE: @wwband25-26
PWE: @pweband
WAYS TO GET AN INSTRUMENT
1) You already own an instrument? If so- awesome! Please send it in so we can check if it is in "good playing condition.". If required, we can send back information on how to get any needed repairs done before our first lessons.
2) Borrow from friends or family members. Please have us check if it is in "good playing condition" for your child. If required, we can send back information on how to get any needed repairs done before our first lessons.
3) Purchase an instrument. If this is an option that your family is considering, purchasing a brand new instrument can be a very expensive thing to do, when you are just hoping that your child will love the instrument. I would highly look around for a deal on a slightly used, but great condition, instrument! There are many instruments out there not being played, and are just waiting for a deserving student:) I'd be happy to share a list of any known "for sale in the community" instruments. Local music companies also often have some available. Please feel free to ask me for help with this!
please stick to the recommended brand list from the BAND HANDBOOK
4) Most families take advantage of the RENTAL PROGRAM from local music companies. There are several stores in the area that have band instrument rental programs. You are very welcome to look around at all available options, but I highly recommend BREBER MUSIC for your band instrument rental needs. We will be setting up a convenient rental meeting time where you can come and personally talk to a Breber representative about their rental program, and if you are comfortable with what they are offering, can take care of the instrument rental right then. Breber does not have any affiliation with D200, other than being a reputable resource and a long time rental company for our district's families. They are a small family business that stands by their products, works closely with the band directors to make sure your family is getting what our directors are recommending, has a repair facility and repair expert on site, and their owner visits the director each week to take care of any needs (repairs, orders, etc).
Breber's band instrument rental program is a RENT-TO-OWN program. They have a start up "3 month trial period" for a one time cost at the rental meeting, then a per-month fee as long as you wish to continue. You can return the instrument at any time, as long as your payments are up-to-date. If you choose to continue renting for 24 months (2 years) then YOU OWN THE INSTRUMENT! Some families choose to just buy the instrument after the 1st 3 months, others return their instrument to look for a good deal on a used/good quality instrument, while others continue with the rent to own program. Breber has a "built in" maintenance program for the duration of the rental period that is included with your rental fee for typical small repairs/items needing to be maintained during this time.
Most rental companies have similar programs, but the length of the trial period and rental payments are different, as well as covered maintenance repairs during the rental duration. Some companies charge an extra charge for this service.
Breber Music Company 1-800-686-8737
updated Fall 2025
Some instrument choices become available in middle school!TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION
Mrs. Debbie Schweihs
D200 5th Grade Band Director
Assistant Band Director Woodstock North
Email: dschweihs@wcusd200.org
Facebook: "District 200 Elementary Band Program"
Instagram: @mrsschweihs_d200band
Schweihs weekly schedule:
Use the main school lines for time sensitive matters. Email is best otherwise.
Mondays - Mary Endres 1-815-337-8177
Tuesdays - Dean Street 1-815-338-1133
Wednesdays - Westwood 1-815-337-8173
Thursdays - Greenwood 1-815-648-2606
Fridays - Olson 1-815-338-0473
Ms. Amanda Storer
Prairiewood/Creekside Band Director
Contact her at Creekside: 1-815-337-5200
Email: astorer@wcusd200.org
PWE Facebook "District 200 Elementary Band"
CMS Bands Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CreeksideMSBands/
Prairiewood Band Day=Tuesday
FOLLOW US on social media!
(will include information for Prairiewood kids!)
Storer-CMS band Instagram,
CMS BAND FACEBOOK
PHOTOS of our BAND PROGRAM in action!
Band Camp 2024 promo
2024 Summer Band Camp fun!
Band Camp 2023 photos
Check out our 2022 Summer Band Camp pictures!
A great week of fun, music, and friendships. Our outdoor concert plans were foiled by the rain, but our videos for families came out great!
Check out our 2021 summer band camp FUN!
Olson Band February 2023
Westwood Band December 2022
Prairiewood Band December 2022
Dean Street Band- December 2022
District Band Festival 2023-Massed 5th grade band
Northside 5th Band Concert at NMS- May 2023
Greenwood, Mary Endres, Olson
Southside 5th Band Concert at CMS- May 2023
Dean Street, Prairiewood, Westwood
