📣 Help Wanted: Red Flannel Festival Volunteers!

The Red Flannel Festival Marching Band Invitational is one of our biggest fundraisers and most exciting events of the year—and it takes an army of amazing volunteers to make it happen!

We’re looking for parents, family, friends, and community members who can give a portion of their time to help us create a smooth, welcoming, and memorable experience for all the visiting bands.

👉 Click here to view volunteer positions and sign up:
Volunteer Sign-Up

Your time and support are truly appreciated—we couldn’t do it without you!

🎶 MSBOA All-State Band Auditions 🎶

Do you want to perform with the best musicians in Michigan and work with a world-class conductor at the Michigan Music Conference in January? This is YOUR chance! 🎶

📅 Register by October 1
⏰ Auditions may happen on a weeknight or weekend (sometimes during a comp weekend)
👉 A GOOGLE FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS WEEK TO SIGN UP. If you have not talked with a director a private lessons teacher about the audition materials, please see a director this week.

Check out audition music & requirements here:
🔗 MSBOA All-State Info

💡 Not feeling All-State yet? No worries—ask your director about the MSBOA District 7 Honor Band for another awesome opportunity!

🚀 Step up. Challenge yourself. Be GREAT.

🎺🏈 Home Football Game – Cedar Springs vs. Sault Ste. Marie

📅 Friday, October 3
🏈 Cedar Springs vs. Sault Ste. Marie
📍 Cedar Springs High School Stadium

The Marching Red Hawks will take the field this Friday to cheer on our Red Hawks and perform The Reclamation Project at halftime. Come support the band!

Band Schedule

5:00pm — Arrive at CSHS Band Room

• Eat dinner before you arrive

• Park/drop off in the staff lot and enter through Door 13. 

• Bring: instrument, music, black t-shirt with sleeves, athletic shorts/pants (no denim). Full uniform.

5:30pm — Section Circles
5:45pm — Music Warm Up
6:15pm — Stands Prep
6:30pm — March to Stadium
6:40pm — Pregame
7:00pm — Kickoff — Go Red Hawks!

Halftime — Performance of The Reclamation Project
3rd Quarter — Concessions available; be ready to play at 0:00 in the 3rd Quarter

End of Game — Students return to band room for postgame huddle and dismissal.

✅ Before dismissal:

• Stands cleared of trash/debris

• Equipment properly stored

• Band room ready for Monday classes

• Uniforms/components stowed correctly

🔥 Let’s bring the energy and school spirit — see you Friday night!

Homecoming Update

We now have more details about Saturday’s Homecoming competition! While we do not have a confirmed performance time yet, we know that the event begins at 3:00pm and have received the order of flights and bands. Based on this schedule and some reasonable projections, our estimated performance time is between 5:30–6:00pm.

Immediately following our performance, students will:

• Load buses and return to CSHS (we will not be staying for awards).

• Students may also be picked up directly from Sparta after our performance.

• Upon arrival back at CSHS, students are dismissed once uniforms are properly put away.

A team of parent volunteers will handle unloading equipment, so that students can head home and prepare for the Homecoming Dance, which begins at 8:00pm. We are still looking for a few more volunteers to help with unloading—your support helps our students get to the dance faster!

Thank you for your flexibility and support during this busy and exciting weekend!

Band Pictures

Douglas Photography is good, but they're not that fast. Here are some pictures of Game 1, courtesy of H, as well as Media Day pictures of our seniors.

Media Day Pictures (Seniors) 

First Game Pictures 

Football Game Day Etiquette

• The band room is for current band students only. This is to keep the room protected and keep traffic flow moving efficiently. 

• The band room doors are locked during Quarters 1, 2 & 4. Please be sure you have everything you need during the game before we march to the stadium. 

• Please eat before you arrive. Concessions get popular in the 3rd Quarter, and you are not guaranteed food. 

• Make sure all sections are back in the stands at 0:00 in the 3rd Quarter. 

• At the end of the night:

  • The band section in stadium is clean before the entire band departs for the band room. The band room will not open until this is complete. 

  • All uniforms are correctly hung up, stored, and taken care of.

  • All equipment is put back in its home.

  • The band room and adjacent rooms (guard, drums, makeup) are ready for next use. 

Additional Performance Opportunities

🔥🎶 Meyer Music Honor Band 2025 🎶🔥

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, November 8, the Meyer Music Honor Band is taking over the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts at Hope College—one of the most beautiful concert halls in Michigan.

This year, we’re beyond excited to have the amazing Maureen Ross as our conductor! Get ready for an unforgettable day of music, new friends, and a performance you’ll never forget.

👉 Talk to your band director soon if you want to be nominated!

• Nominations open: September 15

• Deadline to be nominated: September 26

✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible honor band experience. Level up your playing, make connections, and perform in a world-class venue!

🎶 GVSU Wind Band Workshop – Fall 2025 🎶

We invite high school musicians (grades 9–12) to join us for the Grand Valley State University Wind Band Workshop on Thursday, November 20, 2025 on the GVSU Valley Campus (formerly Allendale Campus).

This exciting one-day event begins at 9:00 am and concludes with a final concert at 7:00 pm. Participants will experience:
✨ Performing alongside GVSU collegiate musicians
✨ Master classes with our world-class faculty
✨ Collaboration with guest composer Kim Archer
✨ A full day of outstanding music-making, capped by a final performance

🎵 How to Apply:
No auditions required! Students are nominated through an online submission that includes a director’s recommendation.

We hope you’ll join us for an inspiring day of growth, collaboration, and performance at GVSU!

🎶 Cedar Springs Music Boosters – Volunteer Opportunities! 🎶

🎶 Cedar Springs Music Boosters – Volunteer Opportunities! 🎶

The Cedar Springs Music Boosters are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to fill the following positions for the 2026–2027 school year:

• Student Activities

• Secretary

• Two Fundraising Coordinators

If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please contact Susan Colombo at 📧 csbandboosters@gmail.com.

Not ready for a board position? That’s okay! We always welcome volunteers. There are many opportunities to support our music students and programs throughout the year.

✨ Music Booster meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month—come join us and see how you can get involved!

Together, we can make a lasting impact on our music programs and students.

🎄 Support the Band with Lendrick’s Wreath Fundraiser! 🎄

Get into the holiday spirit while supporting our amazing band students! The Lendrick’s Wreath Fundraiser is now underway, featuring beautiful, fresh holiday wreaths perfect for your home or as gifts.

🛍 All proceeds directly support band student needs—from equipment to experiences that make our program thrive.

📅 Orders are due by October 1
💳 Pay by check or PayPal only – no cash accepted

Help us make this season bright—for you and our band! 🎶
Thank you for your support!

Fundraising Reminder

With fundraising kicking off for the year, here are a few important guidelines to help keep everything running smoothly:

• Submit one payment per order—either one check or one PayPal transaction—made payable to Cedar Springs Music Boosters.

  • Checks: Payable to Cedar Springs Music Boosters

  • PayPal: Send to csbandboosters@gmail.com

• No cash will be accepted for any fundraisers.

• When turning in your order, place everything in the black box outside the Band Director’s office.

• If you have any questions about fundraising, please reach out to our Fundraising Coordinator, Melissa.

Thank you for your support and attention to these details!

RaiseRight (formerly Scrip)

Use RaiseRight for all your shopping, and support Cedar Springs Music Boosters at no additional charge to you. Visit https://cedarspringsbands.com/raise-right-formerly-scrip/ for details on signing up and earning money for your child. 

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