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Band Student Pages:

  • Click Here for BHS Student Hall Pass

  • Click Here for Student Reference Tracks - Password Protected

  • Click Here for the 2026-2027 High School Band Registration Details

  • Click Here for the 2026-2027 High School Band Wind/Percussion Leadership Application

  • Click Here to Register for the 2026 Recital

Band Current Happenings:

  • We are currently working on music for our spring concert.

  • For members and families of members, be sure you are signed up for the Band App to stay up to date - Click Here

Band Announcements:

  • Spring Jazz Band:

    • Jazz band rehearsals are taking place on Mondays until 4:30PM in the BMS Band room.

    • The sign-up window has closed. For those students who signed up, rehearsals are tied to their grade.

  • Spring Concert – May 1st:

    • Our next concert is on Friday, May 1st, at 7:00PM in the BHS Gymnasium.

    • Our attire will be artist black; please see the artist black guidelines later in the document. 

    • Itinerary:

      • 5:45PM – Band Room Opens

        • We will need a crew of students here at this time to move chairs, stands, the podium, and percussion equipment to the gym lobby.

      • 6:00PM – Set up the Gym

        • We will need a small crew to help set up everything.

      • 6:30PM – Call Time in proper attire.

        • Everyone will be in the gym in the set-up for warm-up, tune, and spot-check the music.

        • Remember that this is an important time, as we will need to get used to the acoustics of the space.

        • Those not in the proper attire will not be allowed to perform.  If someone has a problem acquiring the proper attire, please see Mr. Mayo.

      • 7:00PM – Concert Performance

  • Recital – We are excited to once again have our spring recital on May 16th. 

  • Spring Percussion Ensemble Sign-up has already happened.  Students are rehearsing afterschool on Wednesdays until 5:00PM.  For those who signed up, participation will be tied into their grade, as this chamber ensemble is highly dependent on one another for success.  They will perform at the University of Memphis Percussion Festival on April 11th and the final spring concert on May 1st.  More information about the Percussion Festival will be shared on April 11th.

  • High School Percussion Spring Training

    • Spring training is taking place from 3:00PM-5:00PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester in the BHS Band room.

    • If a student wishes to be a part of the 2026-2027 percussion section, they must attend all of the spring training sessions.

    • Students are allowed one unexcused absence from spring training for the semester.  If more than one occurs and they wish to be part of the section, they will need to meet with Mr. Mayo and the percussion staff.

    • We understand that conflicts and illness can arise.  If this occurs, please communicate with Mr. Mayo and the percussion staff.

    • There is a bus that can transfer students from BMS to BHS.  Mr. Maness and Mr. Mayo will be sharing that bus information with students soon.

  • Winter Guard practices are taking place each Thursday afterschool until 4:15PM.

  • Information about applying for leadership for the 2026-2027 school year can be found in the student links portion at the top of this page. Applications and Videos are due on April 30th by 9:00PM.

  • Drum Major Clinic:

    • Come learn from 3 former Mighty Sound of the South Drum Majors

    • Open to all who would like to learn! Not just those auditioning to be Drum Major!

    • When:  April 20th, 21st, 23rd, 27th, 28th, and 30th

    • Time: 3:30PM - 4:30PM

    • Where: BMS Band Room

    • BHS Info: Audition information for drum major will be released in late-March or early-April.

BHS Band Calendar:

  • March 31st - Band Registration Due for the 2026-2027 school year

  • April 11th – University of Memphis Percussion Festival

  • April 14th – Band Booster Meeting – 7:00PM in the BHS Band Room

  • April 20th, 21st, 23rd, 27th, 28th , and 30th - Drum Major Help Sessions Begin at BMS - 3:30PM to 4:30PM

  • April 30th - 2026-2027 Leadership Applications and Videos Due by 9:00PM

  • May 1st - BHS Band End of the Year Concert– 7:00PM at the BHS Gymnasium

  • May 5th - BHS Band Banquet – 6:30PM in the BHS Cafeteria

  • May 8th – BMS Band Spring Concert – 6:30PM in the BMS Gymnasium

  • May 14th – BHS Graduation – The BHS Band is required to perform.

  • May 16th – Brighton Band Recital – More information attached.

  • July 13th-17th – New Member/Freshman/Guard/Percussion/Section Leader Camp

    • New Members/Freshman will meet from 6:30AM to 11:30AM

    • Guard, Percussion, and Section Leaders will meet 6:30AM to 3:30PM

  • July 20th-31st - Full High School Band Camp

    • Attendance is mandatory to participate in High School Band. 

    • We do not meet on weekends.

    • Camp will meet from 6:30AM to 3:30PM

  • August 4th and 6th – Post-Band Camp Evening Retention Rehearsals.

    • Attendance is mandatory to participate in High School Band.

    • Rehearsals will take place from 6:00PM to 8:00PM

  • Click Here for information pertaining to Band for the 2026-2027 school year

Class Codes for Students (2025-2026):

  • Google Classroom - Band: mn3zlis3

  • Google Classroom - Computer Science 2nd Odd: 2nmxnybf

  • Code.org - Computer Science 2nd Odd: RKTNGV

  • Google Classroom - Computer Science 4th Odd: 23wf3osw

  • Code.org - Computer Science 4th Odd: RDKCXJ

2025-2026 Syllabus/Handbook/Tutoring Availability:

  • Band - Click Here

  • Computer Science - Click Here

  • Tutoring Availability - See Mr. Mayo any school day morning between 7:00 AM-7:20 AM.

Mr. Mayo’s Schedule (2025/2026):

  • 1st Odd/Even - BMS Band at BMS

  • 2nd Odd/Even - Computer Science/BMS

  • 3rd Odd/Even - BHS Band

  • 4th Odd/Even - Computer Science/Planning or BMS

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