Welcome to the Mona Shores Bands Website!
The home for everything about the band program at Mona Shores Public Schools.
On this website, you'll find information about all of the bands at the middle school and high school, including marching band, concert bands (symphony band and wind ensemble), jazz band, steel drum ensemble, and more
Current Events
Sailor Marching Band Announcements:
7 September 2026
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Full ensemble rehearsals are on Wednesdays in September from 6-8:30pm. Attendance is mandatory unless an excused absence is granted (consult syllabus).
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Sailor Salute is Friday 11 September!! Call time will be 5:00pm. Make sure that you have tall black socks (not ankle or no-show socks) and your Drillmasters, and arrive in athletic shorts and show shirts. Families, the band will take the field at approximately 6:42 for pregame.
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Our annual Marchathon is Saturday 12 September. Call time will be at 9:15am at the Roosevelt Park Nursing Home on Broadway. Students should wear informal uniforms and band shirts (any athletic shoe is fine). Best to all of you in this last push to raise money! We have a great start so far!! This is both an important, mandatory performance as well as an amazing fundraising opportunity for our students and our band! Keep in mind that students can raise enough money to partially or even fully fund band camp or the upcoming 2028 trip to Hawaii! Marchathon information is provided in this slideshow.
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The band will be traveling to Hawaii in February of 2028. We will be having an informational meeting about the trip (open to the classes of 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031) on Thursday 1 October at 6:00pm in the Performing Arts Center. More information to follow!!
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Please consult www.monashoresbands.org for detailed calendar information. Our weekly announcements will be posted each week there as well if you need to refer back to this.
Please also note these additional opportunities for College and Career Readiness:
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All-State Auditions will take place at the end of October. If you are a top performer on your instrument and would like to audition for an opportunity to be a member of the All-State Band, Jazz Band or Orchestra, please see Mr. Boyden or Mr. Sarns for information and registration packets ASAP. Registration is due by September 16th.
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A GVSU Back-to-School Brass Clinic will be on Sunday, September 13th. It’s a short event from 1:30-5 PM, featuring performances from the brass faculty and classes covering topics from “how to practice” to performance anxiety. Participating students will also be playing on the final concert! www.gvsu.edu/mtd/btsbrassform
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The School of Music at Central Michigan University is thrilled to share the exciting news that registration for the highly anticipated Honors Band Weekend is now officially open! We invite you to participate in this enriching Honors Band Weekend, which will be expertly led by the esteemed Dr. Christopher Chapman and Dr. Jim Batcheller on Saturday, November 21st to Sunday, November 22nd, 2026. This remarkable event offers an invaluable opportunity for talented student musicians to come together for a weekend filled with musical development, collaboration, and outstanding performances. Please be aware that registration will close on Monday, September 28th, 2026, at 12:00 PM! Ensure you seize this chance to be part of an unforgettable experience! CLICK HERE TO AUDITION!