Parents, please use this website to check on upcoming performances, events and performance trips!
Monday- No School
Tuesday-
Wednesday- Minimum Day Schedule All
Thursday- 7/8 Grade Fall Concert (Information and Times Below) (Orchestra Disney Audition 7th Period)
Friday- Band Disney Audition (Zero Period 7 a.m. in the Gym)
Saturday-
Sunday-
Upcoming Performances/Events/News:
Savage Bobcat Band and Orchestra
Ready or Not Fall Concert
Featuring:
1st and 4th Period Advanced Bands
7th Period Advanced Orchestra
0 Period Jazz Band
Thursday October 16th 2025
Daniel J. Savage
Gym
Report Time: 6:30 p.m. (in the bandroom)
Concert Begins: 7:00 p.m. (in the Savage Gym)
Concert Ends: 8:00 p.m.
Students will wear Savage band/orchestra t-shirts, jeans (or pants of their choice) and tennis shoes (or shoes of their choice) The Fall Concert is one of our “casual dress” concerts.
All parents’ family and friends are invited to come out to our Savage Ready or Not Fall Concert!!!
2025 Daniel J. Savage Middle School
Back to School Night
Welcome to the Savage Instrumental Music Program. We are up and running and we are beginning rehearsals in the most amazing Middle School rehearsal room in the county!
I am looking forward to another great year continuing the Savage Music Program’s Tradition of Excellence.
Class/Rehearsal Expectations:
-Students need to be at school/rehearsal (students can’t learn if they aren’t here)
-Students must have their instrument in class.
-Students must have their music book and 3-ring music binder in class.
Performance Expectations:
-Students are expected to attend all performances for their ensemble(s)
-Students will have their instrument/music/uniform ready to perform.
-All students help “tear-down/pack up” after all performances.
7/8 Grade Uniforms- Students will need black dress pants/skirts (no denim). Students will need black dress shoes with black socks. We will be wearing matching Savage Music Performance Polos Shirts, the cost is approximately $20. 6th Grade Concert Dress- Students will wear white collared shirts and black or dark blue pants, ladies may wear white and/or black dresses.
The Savage Band and Orchestra Performance Calendar is posted on the Savage Music Website. https://www.sylvan.k12.ca.us/schools/savage Go to activities and click on “Band”. This calendar outlines all major concerts, and competitions for the 2025-2026 school year. Students will receive information sheets before each performance that will contain exact report times, performance times, directions, and dress attire.
Please visit the Savage Band and Orchestra Website at: https://sites.google.com/sylvan.k12.ca.us/savage-instrumental-music
for the most current band and orchestra information. All handouts that are sent home with students will also be posted on the website.
Thank you for supporting your students’ musical talents,
Chuck Holtan, Director of Music, Savage Middle School
Savage Music Program Information:
Class/Rehearsal Expectations:
-Students need to be at school/rehearsal (students can’t learn if they aren’t here)
-Students must have their instrument in class.
-Students must have their music book/3-ring music binder in class.
Performance Expectations:
-Students are expected to attend all performances for their ensemble(s)
-Students will have their instrument and music ready to perform.
-Students will wear proper uniforms to all performances.
-All students help “tear-down/pack up” after all performances.
7/8 Grade Uniforms- Students will need black dress pants/skirts (no denim). Ladies who wish to wear skirts must also wear black leggings/tights underneath. Skirts must be below the knee or longer. Students will need black dress shoes with black socks. Ladies may wear open toed shoes with black tights/stockings underneath. For ladies I would suggest a flat shoe over high-heels. All students will wear white tuxedo shirts. The performance polo shirts cost will be approximately $20.
6th Grade Concert Dress- Students will wear white collared shirts and black or dark blue pants, ladies may wear white and/or black dresses.
The Savage Band and Orchestra Performance Calendar is posted on the Savage Music Website. https://www.sylvan.k12.ca.us/schools/savage Go to activities and click on “Band”. This calendar outlines all major concerts, festivals and competitions for the 2023-2024 school year. Students will receive information sheets before each performance that will contain exact report times, performance times, directions, and dress attire.
Please visit the Savage Band and Orchestra Website at: https://sites.google.com/sylvan.k12.ca.us/savage-instrumental-music
for the most current band and orchestra information. All handouts that are sent home with students will also be posted on the website.
Thank you for supporting your students’ musical talents,
Chuck Holtan, Director of Music, Savage Middle School
Where to Rent/Purchase your own instrument in Modesto!
Savage Middle School students have reached a level of musicianship where having their own personal instrument becomes extremely beneficial. Personal instruments, even “used”, are generally in better condition than older instruments owned by the school. I recommend the music stores listed below.
Langlois Music Ingram and Brauns Musik
209-524-1355 209-571-0133
service@langloismusic.com ibmusik.com
1700 McHenry Ave. Suite 78
Modesto CA 95350
Guitar Center Thomas Violins
(Drumsticks/practice pads) 209-596-4120
stores.guitarcenter.com/ca/modesto/288 thomasviolinsmodesto.com
Tim’s Music
6818 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Carmichael CA, 95608
916-925-9160
Percussionists will need Drumsticks and a practice pad, Evans makes one for $15 on Amazon.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
Band and Orchestra
2025-2026 Performance Calendar
Date Performance Ensemble(s) Involved
October 16th Ready or Not Fall Concert 7,8 Ensembles
December 17th Winter Concert 6,7,8 Orchestras/Jazz Band
December 18th Winter Concert 6,7,8 Bands/Jazz Band
Feb-March Drumline Competition Season 7/8 (See Drumline Schedule)
February 21st SEF Breakfast Jazz Band
April 22nd Spring Orchestra Concert 6,7,8 Orchestras/Jazz/Drumline
April 23rd Spring Band Concert 6,7,8 Bands/Jazz/Drumline
April 28th 1st and 7th Period Dist Rehearsals 5:00 p.m./6:30 p.m.
April 29th District Concerts #1 Orch 5:30 p.m. Band 7:00 p.m.
April 30th District Concerts #2 Orch 5:30 p.m. Band 7:00 p.m.
May 7th Open House/Concert in the Park 7,8 Bands/Orchestras
May 17th,18th,19th Disneyland Trip 7,8 Band/Orchestra
May 22nd Graduation Performance 6th/7th grade band members
*Band and Orchestra are the ultimate team activities. Everyone is a starting player…nobody sits on the bench. Every Band and Orchestra member plays a vital role at every performance, concert, and competition.
Chuck Holtan, Director of Bands and Orchestra, Dan Savage Middle School