Academy Bands Events
This page will be your centralized way to keep up with the happenings in Academy Bands! Be sure to bookmark it and check it regularly. Check out the volunteer and donation opportunities if you can help support our program!
This page will be your centralized way to keep up with the happenings in Academy Bands! Be sure to bookmark it and check it regularly. Check out the volunteer and donation opportunities if you can help support our program!
Wednesday 22 April | 9:00a & 6:30p | Academy Gyms
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Cats will perform a concert for all current 4th graders to introduce them to their 5th grade music options on Wednesday 22 April. Students will have a regular schedule in the morning, then be excused from 2nd period for the concert.
Setup will be during 1st period classes
Required attire is the Disney trip shirt
Students are excused from 2nd period classes
Then, that evening, we will have our annual instrument petting zoo so our band and orchestra hopefuls can try out all the different instruments and begin registering for next year's classes! Student volunteers will be used throughout the evening.
Thursday 23 April | 6:30am - 2:30pm | Academy & UNC Greeley
Our jazz bands have their annual performance at the UNC Greeley Jazz Festival on Thursday 23 April 2026. This year for the first time, both the Jazz Cubs and Jazz Cats will perform at the festival!
6:20a - Call Time
6:30a - Load Bus
6:40a - Depart from Academy
7:40a - Arrive at UNC
8:00a - Cubs Warmup
8:30a - Cubs Performance
9:00a - Cubs Clinic
9:30a - Watch Performance 1
10:00a - Watch Performance 2
10:30a - Cats Warmup
11:00a - Cats Performance
11:30a - Cats Clinic
12:00p - Pack up and Leave UNC
12:15p - Arrive at Lunch Stop
1:30p - Depart for Home
2:30p - Arrive at Academy
Families wanting to attend are invited to be at UNC Greeley at least 15 minutes prior to the performance times to be sure to be allowed to enter the performance spaces for our performances. We are also allowed to bring a limited number of families into our clinic sessions if anyone is interested in observing. If you want to attend, send an email to Mr. Hebert and he will share additional specifics and maps to help you navigate the area.
Academy Jazz Cats have earned superior festival ratings for the past five years straight, so we are hoping to continue that streak this year!
Saturday 2 May | 8:00am - 12:00pm | Elitch Gardens
All Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band musicians as well as selected Concert Band musicians are invited to perform this year's Elitch Music Festival on Saturday 2 May!
Everyone is responsible for their own transportation to the park. We will meet at 8am, perform the festival, then dismiss at 10am. After dismissal there are 2 options:
Leave the park immediately at 10am.
Stay in the park from 10am - 12pm on the official field trip. Everyone doing this will meet Mr. Hebert at the entrance at noon to either check out and leave or remain in the park.
Anyone under 16 must have a parent/guardian at this point to remain in the park.
Anyone over 16 may remain in the park on their own.
Families may attend the festival! The park does not allow anyone inside without a ticket though!
Performer tickets are $65 and include a full day park ticket, festival participation, and a t-shirt.
If the performer has a 2026 season pass, the fee is reduced to $30.
Guest tickets are $40 and include a full day park ticket including getting to watch the festival performance.
If the performer has a 2026 season pass, there is no fee.
Registration requires three steps to be completed:
By 31 March, complete the Festival Registration for each performer.
By 31 March, complete the Academy Field Trip Form for each performer.
By 15 April, complete Online Payment for all tickets.
All performers are required to attend the rehearsal after school on Wednesday 30 April from 3:45 - 5:30pm.
Monday 4 May | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Academy Elementary Gym
Our final jazz concert of the year is the annual Starlights Jazz Dance!
Volunteers will begin setup right after school
Student call time is 5:00pm
Attire is formal wear (Cats in formal uniform; Cubs in any general formal attire)
Along with the music, we'll have special catering and drinks to make the night a little extra special. Wristbands can be purchased in advance at this link or at the door to enjoy the food and drink!
Before the show, join us at 6:00pm for jazz dance lessons lead by our Jazz Cats students!
Details are usually posted one month prior to each event.
Spring Musical: The Wizard of Oz | Thu Apr 16 - Sat Apr 18
HS Music Banquet | Mon Apr 27, 6:30p
Blast to Summer - Beginning Band Final Concert | Wed May 6, 6:30p
MS Awards Ceremony | Thu May 7, 3:30p
The BAND Finale | Tue May 12, 6:30p
HS Graduation | Sat May 16, 10:00a | Trip Form Required
Summer 2026
AMP has begun compiling a list of summer music camps that our students can participate in. Check out this link to see many of the local options. If parents or students have any questions, just reach out to Mr. Hebert anytime!