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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.
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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