Welcome to the Edmond North High School Band! Whether you are a student, parent, or someone just checking out our program, we hope you find everything you need.
If you have any questions about our band program, click here.
What does a typical year in band look like?
The band year starts with the marching band season, which breaks down to:
June - July 4th: A few light rehearsals leading up to marching in the Edmond LibertyFest Fourth of July Parade, with some social events as well
End of July - August: Two-week band camp (Monday-Friday)
Beginning of school - end of October: Marching band season includes daily, early morning rehearsals, 1-2 evening rehearsals, performances at all home football games and one away game, and 3-4 marching band contests that occur on Saturdays.
Concert Band season begins the week after marching band season ends (November-May):
Honor Band auditions in November and December
Winter Concert in December
Solo & Ensemble Contests in March and April
Concert Band Contest in April
Spring Concert in May
Click here to view the official ENHS Band Calendar.
Do I have to participate in marching band AND concert band?
Yes. The ENHS Band Program is a full-year, comprehensive band program. While we recognize that marching band is a new and sometimes intimidating experience for incoming freshmen, the directors and student leaders take steps to ease the transition through various activities throughout the 8th grade year, summer, and into the 9th grade year.
Similarly, concert band is the core of our band program, and the foundation upon which all other band activities are built. Therefore, both the marching band and concert band experiences work together to create a high quality music education.
Are summer band activities and rehearsals required?
The Edmond North band proudly performs in the Edmond LibertyFest Fourth of July Parade each summer and there are a number of summer rehearsals in addition to the parade itself to prepare for the performance. Please plan to participate in all rehearsals and the parade. If you have a summer conflict with any or all of these dates contact the head director to excuse the absences.
Band camp begins two or three weeks before the beginning of school each year and is in place to prepare for the fall marching band season. The band will practice from 7:00am-3:00pm with a lunch break. These rehearsals prepare students for the demands of marching band and begin the long process of learning that year’s marching band show. Please check the ENHS Band calendar and plan in advance so that students are in attendance at all of these rehearsals.
What performance groups are available in the band program?
Wind Ensemble (Top concert band ensemble available to grades 9-12 by audition)
Symphonic Band (Second concert band ensemble available to grades 9-12 by audition)
Concert Band (Third concert band ensemble available to grades 9-12 by audition)
Marching Band (All grades combined)
Color Guard (Available to ANY ENHS student enrolled in band during the fall semester)
Winter Guard (Available to ANY ENHS students outside of the band class)
Jazz Band (Available to all band students by audition during 2nd period)
Percussion Ensemble (All ENHS percussion students, organized by concert band)
What is CHARMS?
CHARMS is on online band program management service that we use at Edmond North. Each student has an account for the family. In families with more than one high school student, each student has his/her own account. All band communication is sent through Charms, so please make sure that it is always current. Students will set up their Charms account during the last few weeks of school with the assistance of the directors in band class. Each family needs to add ALL email addresses and phones that they would like communication to be sent. Charms is also used for uniform checkout, instrument checkout, band locker assignments and numerous other band program related activities.
How and when do I check out a school-owned instrument?
Students who play a secondary concert or marching instrument (i.e. oboe, bassoon, French horn, baritone, etc.) can check out an instrument from ENHS after they have turned in their middle school instrument. This usually happens at the end of the school year. Information about instrument checkout will be provided at the Band Family Meeting in April.
How and when do I check out a uniform?
Marching band uniforms are checked out during summer band camp and are provided at no extra cost. Concert band uniforms are checked out in November. Students who wear a tuxedo will be checked out a jacket and pants at no extra cost, but must provide a white tux shirt, black bow tie, black dress socks and black dress shoes. Students who wear a dress are checked out a black concert dress and must provide black dress shoes.
What are the costs involved with the band program?
We want to ensure that every student has the best band experience possible. Our staff works to find a variety of opportunities to set each student up for success. In order to accomplish these goals, Edmond North High School Band assesses a Band Activity Cost (BAC) to every student in the band program. This is an all-inclusive fee which covers all required uniform items, food at marching contests, and other necessary costs throughout the year. The Band Activity Costs for the 2023-2024 school year are:
New members - $600 (includes a new ENHS Band polo, dri-fit t-shirt, marching show shirt, shorts, hat, marching shoes, and water jug)
Returning members - $525 (includes show shirt and water jug - additional items may be purchased at an additional cost)
Color Guard - $500 (includes show shirt, water jug, gloves, body tights, and jazz shoes, as well as other supply and staff costs)
Percussion - additional $75 (includes marching sticks and mallets, as well as other supply and staff costs)
All payments should be made at the ENHS Finance Office located next to the Main Office or online by clicking the button below. These fees can be paid in one lump sum or in three payments, according to the following schedule:
May 19 - $200
September 1 - $200
October 6 - $100
November 1 - remaining balance
Is financial aid available?
The Edmond North Band Boosters have set up a fund to assist students who want to participate in Band or Color Guard, but may not be able to pay the BAC Fees. Contact the ENBB Treasurer for the application form, which will be evaluated confidentially by a committee comprised of the Band Director, the ENBB President and the ENBB Treasurer.
Are there fundraising opportunities?
Yes! There are multiple opportunities throughout the year to fund raise for individual student accounts that can help offset the cost of BAC's, uniform items, and band trips. There are other fund raising opportunities for both the ENHS Band Program and the Edmond North Band Boosters.
Are fundraisers required for all students?
No, but they are necessary to meet the remainder of the band costs that are not covered by the Band Activity Costs. Participating in a fundraiser is one of the requirements for a student to earn a letter in band.
What does it mean to "letter" in band?
Lettering in band is a distinction given to band students that go above and beyond the normal expectations of a band student. There is a formal process to evaluate the student in the spring of each year. The process rewards students for performing, auditioning, and serving the band at the highest level. Please consult the Band Lettering Form under the "Forms" tab to find out more information about this honor.
What is the relationship between the ENHS Band and Edmond North Band Boosters?
The Edmond North Band Boosters is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt charitable corporation whose purpose is to support the ENHS Band and Guard programs. ENHS and ENBB are separate entities which are bridged via the Band Director who runs the ENHS Band Program, and is a member of the ENBB Board of Directors. The ENBB supports the band program by fund raising to cover band expenses, communicating band activities, and serving as a vehicle for parent participation.
How can parents participate in the band program?
The ENHS Band is a large production and parent involvement is needed to make the season successful. Parents can actively participate by:
Providing constant encouragement and support for your child and their growth as a musician
Participating in the Big Blast, Battle of the Bands and other fund raising activities
Serving meals during Band Camp and marching contests
Chaperone at football games and serve as a bus monitor at contests
Helping to move marching band equipment during football games and contest performances
Constructing various props for the marching band program, as necessary
How can I receive information throughout the year?
The ENHS Band Program values the importance of consistent and effective communication. Throughout the year, you can and will receive information via the following platforms:
ENHS Band Director weekly E-mail newsletter
Official ENHS Band social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram - @edmondnorthbands)
The Band Boosters will also communicate information to parents via:
ENBB Closed Facebook Page (requests to join the group are verified before someone is accepted)
Band Booster Meetings
In order to prepare for the upcoming band year, and answer any questions that students and parents may have, the band directors and band boosters host information meetings toward the end of the school year. Check the calendar for specific dates and times for these meetings.
What are the benefits of participating with the band boosters?
The Band Booster organization is a vital component of the Edmond North Band Program and the band could not succeed without them. From assisting on trips, to taking care of uniforms, to a hundred different other ways, the parents of Edmond North ensure the success of our students. We want and need each and every family to be a member of our Edmond North Band Family.