Updated 8/19/25
Instruments ordered with Quinlan & Fabish by August 18 will be delivered to students at their first band lesson. Otherwise, bring your instrument to your first band lesson.
Carol Stream - Wed. Sept. 10
Cloverdale - Tue. Sept. 2
Elsie Johnson - Mon. Sept. 8
Heritage Lakes - Thu. Sept. 4
Roy DeShane - Fri. Sept. 5
Western Trails - Wed. Sept. 3
Carol Stream - Wednesdays
Cloverdale - Tuesdays
Elsie Johnson - Mondays
Heritage Lakes - Thursdays
Roy DeShane - Wednesdays/Fridays
Western Trails - Wednesdays
Band Orientation for Families! Students will be able to demonstrate how to put together instruments, clean instruments, and play basic songs. Families get to learn the basics of the instrument and see how much students have learned in a few short weeks!
Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium) & Percussion Families: Thursday, October 2, 2025 6:00pm @ Stratford Middle School
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Woodwind (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone) Families: Thursday, October 2, 2025 7:00pm @ Stratford Middle School
Students are dropped off before school to attend one morning band rehearsal a week starting in November and running through April. Families are responsible for dropping their students off. Cloverdale, Heritage Lakes, and Western Trails students will be dismissed directly from rehearsal to their classroom Elsie Johnson, Roy DeShane, and Carol Stream students will be bussed from their morning band school to their home school after rehearsal.
Cloverdale & Roy DeShane - 7:45 AM @ Cloverdale - Tuesday Morning Band - Starts Nov. 4
Western Trails & Carol Stream - 7:45 AM @ Western Trails - Wednesday Morning Band - Starts Nov. 5
Heritage Lakes & Elsie Johnson - 7:45 AM @ Heritage Lakes - Thursday Morning Band - Starts Nov. 6
Our first band concert showcase! We'll play with the Jazz Bands, too! Rehearsal at 5:30PM, concert begins at 6:30PM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 @ Stratford Middle School for all Cloverdale, Elsie Johnson, & Roy De Shane Students
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 @ Jay Stream Middle School for all Carol Stream, Heritage Lakes, & Western Trails Students
All band members district wide grades 5-8th will take a field tip to Glenbard North High School to hear a performance from the high school ensembles, including marching band!
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
It's time for the annual 5th grade band spring concert! We'll wrap up the concert with a reception, too! Rehearsal at 5:30PM, concert begins at 6:30PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ Stratford Middle School for all Cloverdale, Elsie Johnson, & Roy De Shane Students
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026 @ Jay Stream Middle School for all Carol Stream, Heritage Lakes, & Western Trails Students