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Welcome to the BCMS Bands Webpage!
Look here for information about our curriculum, required materials, and concert dates throughout the year.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Belvidere Central Middle School Band Program is to promote a musical understanding and appreciation for all students who participate. The program aims to create a welcoming environment where all students are included and accepted in the learning process.
2026-2027 School Year
Upcoming Dates / Schedule of Events:
August
8/20/26 - First Day of School
September
9/16/25 - 8th Grade Marching Band Rehearsal @ BNHS, 6-8pm
9/18/26 - 8th Grade Football Game Night @ BNHS, 5pm call time
9/30/26 - ILMEA Online Auditions Due by 5pm (NOT REQUIRED)
October
10/7/26 - 6th Grade Band Concert @ BCMS Gymnasium
5:10pm Call Time, 5:30pm Concert Start
10/29/26 - 8th Grade Band - Halloween Parade @ CMS, 5:45pm call time
CLICK HERE --> Permission Slip (in both English and Spanish)
November
11/21/26 - ILMEA District 8 Honor Band Festival @ DeKalb HS (SELECTED STUDENTS)
December
12/15/26 - Winter Band Concert @ Belvidere High School Performing Arts Center (PAC)
7th Grade: 6:15pm Call Time / 6:30pm Start Time
6th Grade: 7:00pm Call Time / 7:15pm Start Time
8th Grade: 7:45pm Call Time / 8:00pm Start Time
February
2/24/27 - 8th Grade Progressions Concert with North @ BHS PAC
6:40pm Call Time, 7pm Concert Start
2/26/27 - 6th Grade Field Trip to UW Madison Varsity Band
CLICK HERE --> Permission Slip - English + Spanish
March
3/16/27 - 7th Grade Crosstown Showcase @ Belvidere SOUTH MS Gymnasium
CLICK HERE --> Information Sheet / Itinerary - English + Spanish
Students stay after school to set up and rehearse. Dinner will be provided to all students before the concert.
6pm Concert Start
3/31/27 - 7th Grade Band Dave & Busters Field Trip
CLICK HERE --> Information Sheet + Permission Slip - English + Spanish
April
TBA - 6th Grade Performance for 6th Grade Orientation @ CMS Gym
5:15 call time, 5:30 performance. Please stay parked in the south parking lot, this will be a very quick performance and students will be dismissed shortly after they perform.
May
5/5/27 - NCJC Honor Band Festival @ Huntley MS (SELECTED STUDENTS)
Depart BCMS at 12:30pm to Huntley MS
Concert at 7:00pm
CLICK HERE --> Permission Slip - English + Spanish
5/10/27 - Spring Band Concert @ Belvidere High School PAC
7th Grade: 6:15pm Call Time / 6:30pm Start Time
6th Grade: 7:00pm Call Time / 7:15pm Start Time
8th Grade: 7:45pm Call Time / 8:00pm Start Time
5/14/27 - 8th Grade Six Flags Field Trip
CLICK HERE --> Information Sheet + Permission Slip - English
CLICK HERE --> Information Sheet + Permission Slip - Spanish
August
TBA: BNHS Band Camp (ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS REQUIRED ATTENDANCE) @ 1pm - 9pm
CLICK HERE --> BNHS Calendar of Events
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