Emporia High School Band Department Mission Statement:

We aim to make a positive difference in the lives of the band members by providing musical experiences, performances, and opportunities, and to assist them in achieving their potential as they develop confidence, cooperation, leadership, responsibility and high standards of excellence and character.

We dedicate ourselves to building upon our firm foundation of excellence in music and motion through integrity, discipline, and trust. By consistently giving our personal and collective best, we will continually raise the standards of each performer, maximizing the total potential of the group, and achieving a sense of success regardless of competitive result.