Hanover-Horton Music Program

Welcome to the Comet Music Program!

Music Program Announcements 

• District 8 Honors Band – March 18th
  On March 18th, five of our high school band students will travel to Grass Lake High School to represent Hanover-Horton High School in the District 8 Honors Band. These students earned their spots through a rigorous application and audition process. Representing Hanover-Horton will be:

  • Noah DeKamp – Saxophone

  • Warren Cherry – Trumpet

  • Colton Davis – Flute

  • Chloe Akers – Trombone

  • Jason Gwaltney – Trombone

• We are incredibly proud of these students for their dedication and achievement!

• District 8 MSBOA Solo & Ensemble – February 1st
  Last Saturday, 13 of our band students participated in the District 8 MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival in Haslett. We are excited to announce that four of our events have qualified for the State Solo & Ensemble Festival, which will be held in Chelsea on March 15th. The following students will be advancing to the state level, either as soloists, as part of an ensemble, or both:

  • Warren Cherry

  • Chloe Akers

  • Delainey Cottrell

  • Vivian Foote

  • Ella Bulgrien

  • Sydney Waffle

  • Rene Rodriguez

• Congratulations to all who participated!

• MSBOA Jazz Festival – February 4th
  On Tuesday, our High School Jazz Band participated in the MSBOA Jazz Festival in Mason. During the event, students had the opportunity to:

  • Perform and receive adjudicated feedback

  • Watch performances from other Jackson and Lansing area jazz bands

  • Enjoy a featured performance by the MSU Jazz Octet

  • Participate in a 20-minute clinic with a faculty member from MSU Jazz Faculty

• It was a fantastic experience for our students, offering valuable learning opportunities and exposure to outstanding jazz musicians!

• 1st Annual Music Program Mattress Fundraiser – February 4th
  Last Sunday, we held our 1st Annual Music Program Mattress Fundraiser, and it was a tremendous success! Thanks to the support of our students, families, and community, we sold 44 mattresses, raising a total of $8,500. Funds will be distributed as follows:

  • $1,850 applied to individual student trip accounts

  • $6,650 added to the Uniform Fund

• We sincerely appreciate everyone who helped spread the word and contributed to making this event a success!

Important Upcoming Dates

Football Game Schedule - See High School Band Page

Marching Band Festival - October 19th (Rain Date TBA)

High School Band, Jazz Band, and Choir Winter Concert Dec. 10th 7 pm HS Gym

Winter Concert - MS Band, MS Choir, 5th Grade Band - December 19th 6 pm HS Gym

HS Solo and Ensemble - February 1st - See High School Band page for schedule

District Jazz Festival February 4th - Mason High School

Feb. 27-March 1st District Band and Orchestra Festival 1st Week Option

March 6-8 District Band and Orchestra Festival - 2nd Week Option

March 15th State HS Solo and Ensemble

HS & MS Choir Adrian College & Broadway Trip - TBD

Thornapple Jazz Festival - Jazz Band & HS Choir April TBD

High School Band - please see the high school band page for Pep Band Dates

Spring Concert - Thursday May 15th (date will be moved due to 7th Grade Mackinaw Trip that same day - update coming soon)

6 pm 5th Grade & MS Band/Choir, 7 pm High School Band, Choir, Jazz Band