CHSAA Festival (band and orchestra students)
- What
- CHSAA Festival (band and orchestra students)
- When
- 4/23/2026, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Update: Students will meet in the band room at 8:00 am and depart for BHS around 8:15. We're hoping to get there in time to see Meeker High School band perform at 8:30. At the end of the event, all students will be back on buses around 12:30 pm and back to BMS shortly after that.
Field Trip Summary: CHSAA Large Ensemble Festival
Trip Leader: Rachel Phelps
Additional Staff Attending: Eric Stramel
Date & Time:
- April 23, 2026
- Departure/Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Performance Times (tentative):
- Band: 9:30 AM
- Orchestra: 10:15 AM
Location:
- Bayfield High School (on campus)
Participants
- 7th and 8th grade band and orchestra students (required performance)
- Includes one 6th-grade student (Max Wortis)
- Total Students: Approximately 50
Transportation & Logistics
- No buses required (event is on campus)
- No substitutes required
Permissions & Communication
- Families will be informed on March 27, 2026
- Permission slips were initially thought to be unnecessary due to the on-campus location (confirmation pending)
- If needed, digital permission slips can be provided
Meals
- Sack lunches will be needed for 25 students
- Students not receiving school lunch: 25
Student Expectations & Preparation
Students should bring:
- Instruments
- Music
- Concert black attire
- Water
- Lunch
Cost
- No cost to students
- No money collection required
Curriculum Connection
Subject Area: Music Performance
Academic Purpose:
Students will:
- Perform prepared pieces for professional adjudicators
- Receive feedback and scores to guide future performances
- Participate in a masterclass with adjudicators
- Complete a sight-reading performance of new music
- Potentially attend a performance by the United States Navy Band, including a Q&A session
This experience supports skill development, performance evaluation, and real-world application of musical learning.
Additional Notes
- Students will be supervised by attending staff throughout the event
- The trip supports ongoing preparation for spring concerts and continued musical growth