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Bluffs Middle School Band

Welcome to the Bluffs Middle School's Band web site. Please use the navigation links at the top of this page to access different pages and information on this site.

Please check back often as we will be updating this site as new information becomes available.

Announcements

7th & 8th Grade Red Band Shirt Orders: The BMS Band Shirts will need to be purchased by each student for $25 (unless you still have one from last year). Please make checks payable to BMS Band and return to Mr. Koch no later that Friday, September 4th. If you need an order form, please click on the Shirt Oder Form link below.

Reminder: The BMS Band Shirts are available in ADULT sizes ONLY.

Shirt Order Form

Jazz Band Rehearsals to Begin: The BMS 7th and 8th Grade Jazz Band will begin rehearsing on Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00 a.m. in the BMS Band Room. The Jazz Band will rehearse every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:00 - 7:35 a.m. Students should enter the building through the North Annex Door (Door 10). Mrs. Koch will be there to let you in starting at 6:45 a.m. until 7:05 a.m. If you arrive after 7:05 a.m., you will need to enter the building through the South Main Doors by the office.

Mr. Koch's Daily Schedule

7:45-8:34………..1st Period: High School Band

8:38-9:24….........2nd Period:8th Grade Band

9:28-10:14……...3rd Period:6th Grade Band

10:18-11:04 …..4th Period:7th Grade Band

11:08-11:54……..5th Period:Elementary Band

11:58-12:44……..6th Period:Elementary Band

12:48-1:34……....7th Period:Lunch

1:38-2:24………..8th Period:6th Beg. Band

2:28-3:00.............WIN Class

Contact Me

For Parents:

Email for Parent(s)/Guardian(s): mkoch@sbps.net

Band Office Phone: 308-635-6287

Parent Square: Virtual Phone # 308-225-4229 You may call or message via this app/program

For Students:

Email for Student: mkoch@sbps.net

Availability:

Planning Period: 7th Period 12:48 p.m. - 1:34 p.m.

After School: 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Band Handbook

Below you will find the Bluffs Middle School Band Handbook. This handbook contains the course outline, grading policies, and class expectations for the students that are involved in the Bluffs Middle School Band program.

2026-2027 BMS Band Handbook