Part Five
Performances & the calendar

10Performances & concert expectations

Performances are the visible outcome of what we do every week. Attendance at concerts is required.

Excused absences

  • Illness with a doctor's note
  • Family emergency
  • Other requests must be submitted in writing by a parent or guardian three weeks prior to the performance, and are subject to director approval.

Missed a concert? Students will complete an alternate performance and a music-theory assignment.

Recording. Rehearsals, lessons, and concerts are recorded for analysis and student feedback.

Extra performances outside the school day (community events, invitations, etc.) require at least one month's notice from the requesting organization, and participation is determined by an ensemble poll.

Concert timing. Call time 5:55 PM · Downbeat 6:30 PM.
Instrument case set down on the sidewalk between performances Instrument case set down on the sidewalk between performances
Between sets — a performance day

11This year's performance calendar

2026 — 2027. Items marked (TBC) are still being confirmed on the district calendar.

MonthEventDetails
NovemberAll-County 1Nov 6 & 7, 2026 · Little Falls
Veterans Assembly (TBC)Tue, Nov 10 · Early Release Day · Band, Elementary performers, 7–12 Chorus National Anthem
DecemberDress Rehearsal / Mini Concert for PK–5 (TBC)Tue, Dec 15
Winter Concert 1Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM · 4–6 Chorus, 5/6 Cadet Band
Winter Concert 2Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Jr./Sr. Chorus, Jr. Band, Sr. Band
Snow datesWed, Dec 16 and/or Mon, Dec 21
MarchAll-County 2Mar 19 & 20, 2027 · Mount Markham
AprilNYSSMA Solo · Levels 1–4Apr 30 & May 1, 2027 · Jarvis Middle School
MayNYSSMA Solo · Levels 5–6May 7 & 8, 2027 · VVS
Dress Rehearsal / Mini Concert for PK–5 (TBC)Thu, May 13
Spring Concert 1Thu, May 13, 2027 · Jr./Sr. Chorus, Jr. Band, Sr. Band · recognizes Seniors and All-County / Solo Festival participants
Spring Concert 2Tue, May 18, 2027 · 4 Band, 4–6 Chorus, 5/6 Cadet Band · with Budget Vote & Art Show
Reception in cafeteria after both spring concertsProvided by FAF
June8th-Grade Moving-Up CeremonyBand + 8th-grade vocalist(s) for National Anthem
GraduationBand + senior vocalist(s) or instrumentalist(s) for National Anthem