Performance Activities Overview

The Pioneer Bands perform several concerts each year. In addition, the band ensembles, along with small group ensembles and individuals, participate in various music festivals. A typical year’s performance activities include:

• Marching Band Fridays, Fall Quarter (Symphony and Concert Bands)
• Jazz Band Winter Concert Wednesday in January (Jazz Band)
• District Solo & Ensemble Festival Saturday in January(All Band Students)
• Pioneer Bands Winter Concert Thursday in January (ALL Pioneer Bands/small ensembles)
• Pioneer Band Gala a date in March (Small ensembles from ALL Bands)
• Orchestra Night Thursday in February (Orchestra Winds)
• District Band Festival Saturday in February (Symphony/Concert Bands)
• Bands in Review Saturday in March (ALL Pioneer Bands)
• State Solo & Ensemble Festival Saturday in March (All State S/E Qualified Students)
• Concerto Concert Thursday in March (Wind Soloist(s) with Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Winds)
• Festival Trip/Tour April (Tour Years only)
• Picnic Pops Saturday in May (All Pioneer Bands)
• Jazz Summit Concert Tuesday in May (Jazz Band)

Further details on each performance activity will be explained in the classroom, at Band Association meetings and in future communications. See the Band Calendar for specific dates, times and participating groups for each activity.