🎶 8th Grade Pep Band – Hawk-A-Thon Color Run 🎶

The 8th Grade Pep Band will be part of this year’s Hawk-A-Thon Color Run!

• If you’re walking or running → go enjoy the run!

• If you’re cheering → grab your instrument and get ready to pump up our runners with the fight song and some big “rah rahs!”

Wear your normal school clothes—no uniforms needed.

Everything happens during the school day, and we’ll be finished in plenty of time for you to catch your bus or ride home.

Band Directors will provide a detailed schedule for students in class this week.

Let’s bring the energy and show our Red Hawk pride! ❤️🖤

Instruments Daily

Quick reminder: Please bring your instrument every day to class — we’ll be using them daily! 🎶

🎶 Cedar Springs Music Boosters Meeting 🎶

📅 Thursday, September  18
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Room 632 (Front Four Classroom) – Cedar Springs High School

Why come to a Music Booster Meeting?
✅ Be in the know – Get updates on upcoming events
✅ Have a voice – Share ideas & help make decisions
✅ Support our students – Your involvement helps our band, choir, and elementary music programs shine
✅ Join the community – Meet other music-loving families and have fun while making a difference

Booster meetings happen every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Come be part of something that makes music happen! 🎵

🎵 Get Ready for Solo & Ensemble! 🎵

Solo & Ensemble registration is opening soon! This is your chance to shine—whether you want to perform a solo or get a group of friends together for an ensemble, now’s the time to start planning.

✅ Who can participate: All 7th and 8th grade students
✅ When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
✅ Where: Coopersville Middle School
✅ Important: Transportation to and from the event is your responsibility

Participation is optional, but it’s a fantastic way to challenge yourself, make music with friends, and have a blast performing. Start organizing your group now and get ready to make some music magic! 🎶

🎶 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
👉 See a band director to sign up!

ONLY 7th and 8th Grade Band students are eligible.

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.

📅 2025-2026 Band Calendar Now Available

The Cedar Springs Bands calendar for the 2025-2026 school year is now live on our website! You can view it anytime at cedarspringsbands.com, and we highly recommend subscribing so you have every event right at your fingertips—no more guessing or missing dates!

A printed version of the calendar will also be sent home with your student on the first day of school.

This calendar includes all major events, including the 3–5 required evening performances your child will participate in this year. Don’t worry—the first required performance isn’t until October, so there’s plenty of time to plan ahead.

Make sure to check it out and stay connected all season long!

📣 Stay Connected with Cedar Springs Bands! 🎶

Want to stay in the loop with everything happening in the Cedar Springs Band program? Visit our website — cedarspringsbands.com — your one-stop shop for calendars, announcements, resources, and the weekly TWIB (This Week in Band) newsletter.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes content, photos, and more!
📱 Facebook: Cedar Springs Bands
📸 Instagram: @cedarspringsbands

Stay informed, stay involved, and celebrate all the incredible things our students are doing! ❤️🎺🥁

Cedar Springs Music Boosters – Join Us!

Did you know? If you have a student in band, you're already a Music Booster!

The Cedar Springs Music Boosters play a vital role in supporting our band students through volunteering, fundraising, and behind-the-scenes efforts at every performance and event. Whether it’s helping with uniforms, pit crew, concessions, or chaperoning, your involvement makes a big difference!

We welcome all parents and guardians to attend meetings, volunteer, and get involved however you can. Your support helps make the band experience unforgettable for our students.

Fundraising pertains to 7th and 8th Grade Bands

🎄 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 Guidelines

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.