Join the Beacon Hill Middle School Band!

Quick Facts and Overview of the Beacon Hill Band program

• The Beacon Hill Band program is open to any rising 6th,7th, or 8th grade Beacon Hill Middle School student. The Band classes are a part of the Connections course offerings; however, Band is a year-long course that does not change at the 18 week period.
• Any student starting the Band program does not have to have prior knowledge of reading music or performing on a musical instrument.
• You do not need to choose your instrument until after we start classes next year. Students without prior experience on a Band instrument, are encouraged to keep an open mind about what instrument they wish to play.
• Instruments in the Band include: Woodwinds (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon) Brass (Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba!) and Percussion (all percussion instruments keyboard, membrane, and auxiliary).
• An Instrument tryout period begins the first day of school for all beginning Band students. This is to help students make informed decisions about the instrument they will be the most successful playing and also to help discover any hidden talents they may have on an instrument not normally considered.
• A Beginning Band Parent meeting will be held within the first three weeks of school to provide information about local instruments rental/purchase options, supplies, grading, and other facts about the RMS Band program.
• Questions about the Beacon Hill Band Program are welcomed and expected. Please do not hesitate to contact Christine Kraemer, Band Director Beacon Hill Middle School: ckraemer@csdecatur.net

Watch: The Epic Band Experience at BHMS

DHS INDOOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: 
Takes Silver at First Competition of the Season!

Congratulations to our Indoor Percussion Ensemble on their first competition of the season at Cass High School this past Saturday. They had an amazing performance and placed second in their class in prelims and finals. Congratulations to the Indoor Percussion students, staff, and their director Mr. Burke. Best wishes on your upcoming competitions!

DHS VARSITY WINTER GUARD:
Wins their round in prelims and places 12th in finals!

Congratulations to our varsity winter guard for winning their round in prelims and placing 12th in finals at Winter Guard International’s Charlotte regional competition this past weekend. This placement ranks the team in the top half of all units in their class nationally who will attend World Championships next month! Congratulations to the winter guard students, staff, and their director Ms. Lisa Stevenson.

DHS MARCHING BAND:
Grand Championship Winners!

The Decatur High School Marching Band finished its competitive season with a huge Grand Champion victory at the White Columns Invitational. This was the first time in the history of the White Columns Invitational that the Silver Division champion outscored the Gold Division champion!

Our 2025 marching season highlights included: 

2025-26 Photo & Video Gallery

Performance Videos

• Indoor Percussion Competition @ Cass HS - Feb 28, 2026
• Holiday Concert - Dec 11, 2025
• White Columns Invitational Competition - Nov 1, 2025
• Bands Of America Competition - Oct 18, 2025
• Kennesaw Mountain Marching Invitational - Oct 11, 2025

Photo Galleries

• Indoor Percussion Competition @ Cass HS - Feb 28, 2026
• Holiday Concert - Dec 11, 2025
• White Columns Invitational Competition - Nov 1, 2025
• Friends & Family Performance - Oct 6, 2025
• Game Performance (Homecoming/Shiloh) - Oct 3, 2025
• Game Performance (Arabia Mountain) - Sep 19, 2025
• Game Performance (Stephenson) - Sep 5, 2025
• Game Performance (Carver) - Aug 30, 2025

Become a Friends & Family Supporter

This is a wonderful opportunity for you—and for family members, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and neighbors—to make a meaningful difference. Your support helps provide a richer, more inspiring experience for our talented musicians. All donations are fully tax-deductible, and a tax-acknowledgment letter will be sent after your contribution. 

Make a Gift Today

Thanks to our BPA Board for 2025-2026!

• Tyra Buckley and Michelle Zoss: Co-Presidents
• Joel LeMon: Vice President
• Carrie Davis and Rachel Pilvinsky: Co-Treasurers
• Erin Himes: Secretary

We Need You (Yes, You)

We can't have our best band year without a full roster of volunteers. There are tasks of all types—out front or behind-the-scenes. Solitary or social. Creative or precise. They're all important, because together, they make a great band program for our kids!

Learn More and Volunteer Here

Stay In the Know

To stay informed and avoid missing important updates, please take these two simple steps. Join us on the Band app for announcements and reminders, and subscribe to the band calendar so rehearsals, performances, and events appear automatically on your schedule. Together, they keep you connected to everything happening in band. 

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Support our Passive Fundraisers

Click here to access our Passive Fundraiser through Kroger and Publix Partners. Thank you for supporting the band! (Friends and family can do this TOO!)