General Info

Returning Students

All returning students should have received information about band camp and class enrollment during the end of Spring Quarter.  Please double check your schedule to see that band was properly input into your schedule. If you have not received this information contact Mr. Beck immediately.

IB Music is a two-year course.  IB students that are Juniors will enroll and IB Music 5th period with Mr. Beck and will participate in Wind Ensemble as well as covering the IB curriculum during advisory and with assignments via Canvas.  This work will continue for Seniors with submissions to IB occurring in the spring of their senior year.

Incoming Students

New to Program Meeting

  • Wednesday May 24, 2023
    • 6:30-7:30 pm
    • Students meet their section leaders, facilities tour, instrument checkout, locker checkout
    • Parent meeting with Mr. Beck and booster organization
      • Schedule
      • Booster Introduction
      • Fundraisers
      • Q&A

Band Ice Breaker/June Camp 2023

  • Schedule
    • June 2, 2023
      • 4-8pm
    • June 3, 2023
      • 9-12, 1-4pm
        • Parent Performance at 4pm in the Commons
          • Hot Dog BBQ to follow!

YSD Freshmen (LC, Franklin, Wilson, Washington)

You should receive a packet from Mr. Beck during band class during April/May.  Ask your director for more details.  If you did not receive this information for whatever reason, contact Mr. Beck immediately.

Also double check to ensure that you are enrolled in the 1st period Concert Band (woodwinds/brass) and that percussionists are enrolled in 4th period Percussion Ensemble.  2nd period Advanced Percussion, 3rd Period Advanced Band, and 5th period Wind Ensemble are available on an audition basis only!

Transferring Freshmen/Students

Contact Mr. Beck immediately to receive vital information (beck.brian@ysd7.org).  All incoming students will enroll in 1st period Concert Band (woodwinds/brass) and that percussionists are enrolled in 4th period Intermediate Percussion Ensemble.  2nd period Advanced Percussion, 3rd Period Advanced Band, and 5th period Wind Ensemble are available on an audition basis only!