MORE THAN MUSIC
The Bison Band Program is one of the largest and most active student organizations at Buffalo Grove High School, providing students with meaningful opportunities to perform, travel, lead, serve, and build lifelong friendships.
Perform
Perform in concerts, festivals, community performances, and special events throughout the year.
Lead
Develop leadership skills through student leadership positions, mentoring, and service opportunities.
Belong
Become part of a welcoming community where students support one another and create lifelong friendships.
Grow
Challenge yourself musically while building confidence, discipline, teamwork, communication, and resilience.
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Concert Bands
Three curricular concert bands designed to challenge and support musicians at every stage.
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Jazz Combos featuring improvisation and performance opportunities.
Concert percussion, marching percussion, jazz, and percussion ensemble.
Football games, parades, festivals, competitions, and community performances throughout Chicagoland and beyond.
Dance, movement, teamwork, and visual performance.
BECOMING A BISON
October-November
Experience the Bison Band
Middle School Night Football Game
Festival of Bands
Incoming Band Parent Meeting
December
Course Registration
Choose band
​Freshman Winds enroll in "Cadet Band"
Freshman Percussionists enroll in "Instrumental Ensemble"
Attend Academic Night at BGHS
January-February
Find Your Place
Color Guard Clinics & Auditions
Marching Band Registration due in February
Attend the Chicagoland Jazz Workshop at BGHS!
March
Prepare for Auditions
Placement Audition Information Released
Marching Percussion Clinics
April-May
Get Ready for Summer
Band Placement Auditions & Results
New Member Family Orientation
Prepare for Camp
August
Welcome to the Bison Band!
Complete your first Bison Band Marching Camp
First performances as a Bison and a season of memories to come!
WHAT FAMILIES SHOULD KNOW
COMMITMENT​
Band is a team activity that relies on every member contributing to the success of the group.
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COMMUNICATION​
Open communication helps us support students and families when conflicts arise.
SUMMER SCHEDULE​
Summer rehearsals and camps are an essential part of building a successful experience.
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EXCELLENCE THROUGH MUSIC
We value preparation, effort, growth, leadership, and supporting one another while striving for excellence.
FIND YOUR PLACE IN THE BISON BAND PROGRAM
Whether you're an experienced musician, an aspiring percussionist, interested in color guard, or simply looking for a place to belong, there's a place for you in the Bison Band program.
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We look forward to welcoming you to the Bison Band family!
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