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Concert Band



 

The Van Buren High School Concert Band forms at the close of the marching band season each year.  Members are in grades 9-12  and receive one academic credit for their efforts. Directed by Nationally Board Certified teacher Rick  Eakin, the group has received numerous awards and achievements over the past several years, including two Superior rankings at State OMEA contest.  In addition to concert band, high school musicians are eligible to audition for the Hancock County Honors Band, the District III OMEA Honors Band, participate in Solo and Ensemble Contest, and are encouraged to play in the basketball pep band.

UPCOMING CONCERTS AND EVENTS:

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The band meets during 1st period every day.  In addition to preparing for concerts and contests, students also participate in solo and ensemble contest and some choose to be members of the orchestra when a musical is occuring that year.