The Mount Ayr marching band placed first in Class 1-S at the Northwest Missouri State University Homecoming parade on Saturday, October 31. Congratulations to all our marching Raiders on a strong finish to parade season.
Monday, November 9: William Penn University Honor Band in Oskaloosa. Twelve Mount Ayr HS students were selected. The bus leaves from the back of the school at 7:00 AM, and the concert is at 7:00 PM at George Daily Auditorium. Families are welcome.
Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day assembly at Mount Ayr High School, 10:00 AM. Band students wear concert black to school that day.
Friday jazz sectionals: Friday rehearsals are now sectionals at 7:45 AM on a rotation. November 6 is Rhythm, November 13 is Saxes, November 20 is Trombones, and December 4 is Trumpets. Only the listed section comes in that Friday.
Full season schedule: see Events & Calendar.
Welcome to the Mount Ayr Community Schools band program, grades 5–12! Our students grow through daily rehearsal, small-group lessons, and performances across southwest Iowa. Whether your student is picking up a first instrument or preparing for honor band, this is where to find schedules, expectations, and ways to help.
Congratulations to the 22 Mount Ayr students selected for the 2027 Pride of Iowa Conference Honor Band! Mount Ayr hosts this year's honor band on Monday, March 1, 2027, with guest conductor Dr. Trent Hollinger of Culver-Stockton College.
Flute: Shaylinn Smith, EmmaLeigh Creveling, Alice Briner
Oboe: Sophia Fifer
Clarinet: Brodie Howell, Ryleigh Rumple
Alto Saxophone: Nathan Rusk, Alyssa Doolittle, Gabe Larsen
Tenor Saxophone: Trace Knapp
Baritone Saxophone: Spencer Gottemoeller
Trumpet: Nicholas Triggs, Caroline Akers, Collin Howell
French Horn: Eva England
Trombone: Carter Levine, Teyanna Combs, Tyler Hanawalt, Sadie Akers
Tuba: Ryan Clymer
Percussion: Calvin Main, Cenadie Young (mallets)
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