All Forms
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Band Program

2026 - 2027
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Concert Band - Gr. 6
REHEARSALS DAYS & TIMES
Tuesday and Thursday7:00 am - Arrival/Warmups7:10 am - Attendance Taken7:45 am - Dismissal
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Symphonic Band - Gr. 7/8
REHEARSAL DAYS & TIMES
Monday, Wednesday and Friday7:00 am - Arrival/Warmups7:10 am - Attendance Taken7:45 am - Dismissal
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Jazz Band - by Audition
REHEARSAL DAYS & TIMES
Friday 2:50 pm - Arrival/Warmups3:00 pm - Attendance Taken4:30 pm - Dismissal
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2026-2027 Performance Dates

2026
October 15 - Thursday
Symphonic Band & Choir 7:00 pm at Peacock Warm-ups at 6:15
December 10 - Thursday
Jazz Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band 7:00 pm at Peacock Warm-ups at 6:15
December TBD
Symphonic BandField Trip - Woodfield Mall 11:00 am Performance
December TBD
Concert BandField Trip - Woodfield Mall11:00 am Performance
2027
January 26- Tuesday
Franzen Beginning Band7:00 pm at PeacockWarm-ups at 6:30Ice Cream Social at 7:45
February 27 - Saturday
Jazz Band IGSMA District ContestTime and location TBD
March 3 - Wednesday
Jazz Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band 7:30 pm at PeacockWarm-ups at 6:45
March 13 - Saturday
Symphonic Band IGSMA District Contest Time and location TBD
April 15 - Thursday
2027
May 4 - Tuesday
Concert Band & Symphonic Band 7:00 pm at Peacock Warm-ups at 6:15
May 8 - Saturday
Music in the Parks Six Flags Great America TimeTBD
May 11 - Tuesday
Franzen Beginning Band & Peacock Jazz Band 7:00 pm at Peacock Warm-ups at 6:30
May 31 - Monday
Peacock Marching Band Memorial Day Parade Time TBD at FranzenOrchard and Maple Dispersal
Jazz Band Fine and Applied Arts Festival 6:30 pm at Peacock Warm-ups at 6:00

Band Program 2026-2027

IntroductionItasca District 10 is committed to providing its students with a well‐rounded, liberal arts education. For that reason, it has supported performance­‐based music programs throughout its history. These programs include band, an elective class with a curriculum that meets state and national standards for music education. In band, students share and bring to life musical works through the expressive playing of wind and percussion instruments. Unlike other extracurricular activities, band is a structured class with targeted learning outcomes. As a result, students who put forth consistent effort with faithful attendance will develop a lifelong love of music, as well as the skills necessary to share this deeply human art form with others.
Mission StatementIt is the mission of the District 10 band program to provide a quality music education in a nurturing environment that promotes collaboration and creative thinking. The band program exists to foster aesthetic growth as an essential part of a child’s total education. The band program is dedicated to developing the highest level of musicianship through a comprehensive curriculum, in keeping with each child’s interests, needs and abilities.
Long Range Goals
  • To artistically share performance-based music composed in a variety of styles and forms
  • To gain musical knowledge, to improve musical skills, and to engage in musical thinking
  • To be ambassadors of musicianship
  • To prepare for advanced-level music making while developing a lifelong love of music

RecruitmentRecruitment occurs each September at Franzen Intermediate School and involves students in grade 5. While middle school students may join band late, they must first achieve a prescribed level of proficiency on an approved instrument before being assigned to an ensemble. To reach the necessary level of proficiency, outside private lessons are often necessary.
Band Registration
Band registration for 2026-2027 is part of the Peacock online student registration. When registering online, select the Extracurriculuar tab and choose YES for Band. If you miss the above step, email Mr. Ranz and he will add your child's name to the band registration roster.
Contact Band Director
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Robert Ranz
Contact
Band Program Handbook
Download 2026-2027 Handbook PDF
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