8th Grade Middle School Band Night

Sept. 3, 2026

Save the date: Thursday, September 3 — 8th Grade Middle School Band Night!

We’re making this year extra special — this event is dedicated entirely to our 8th-grade band students! Register now to secure your spot and guarantee the correct T‑shirt size. Registering also connects you with Mr. Thomann at the high school, so you’ll receive summer updates and can ask questions as they come up.

Even if your plans change or you can’t attend, please register so we can reserve a T‑shirt for you and plan enough food in case you’re able to join.

Below this message, you will find the registration form. Below the registration form, you will find the itinerary and maps.

We can’t wait to celebrate our rising high school musicians — see you there!

I hope everyone has a great time. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Thomann or your middle school band director.

The GoFan link is the best option for spectators to purchase tickets. You will not be able to purchase tickets at the door.

-Mr. T.

Click the button below to open the music folder and view or print your part.

Details

4:45 pm Student Drop Off @ Berkley High School Main Entrance off of Catalpa Street. We will meet students just outside of the main office and do our rehearsal in the Courtyard at BHS.

• Review the map for the drop-off location ***Being updated, check in a few days.

• All brass and percussion students should attend the rehearsal without their instrument cases.

• All woodwinds should bring their instrument cases, as it may rain.

• Please plan on wearing rain gear as the forecast is calling for rain.

5:00 pm Rehearse w/ BHS Marching Band

6:15 pm March to Hurley Field

• All band students will march down Catalpa and enter Hurley Field when they get to Anderson Middle School. Review the map for the parade route.

6:45 pm Pre-game Performance

• 7th and 8th-grade band students will be performing during our pregame performance.

  • Marching Band plays the field entrance under the stands

  • Marching Band enters the field

  • Marching Band plays Fight Song

  • Varsity Football Team rushes the football field while the BHS Marching Band plays the Fight Song.

  • High School Band Plays National Anthem, Star Spangled Banner

  • All band students exit the football field toward the scoreboard.

  • All band students enter the stadium bleachers.

7:00 pm Football Game Starts

• 1st Quarter - Play in the stands with/ High School

• 2nd Quarter - Play in the stands with/ High School

• Perform with the High School Marching Band for the Half-Time Performance

• 3rd Quarter Pizza Party

• 8th Graders may be dismissed or stay and perform with the high school during the 4th quarter.

What to Wear/Middle School Band Night T-Shirt

Every 7/8th Grade Band student will receive a Marching Band t-shirt that looks like the High School Marching Band Uniform. Please plan on wearing a long-sleeved shirt, e.g., a thermal shirt or undershirt, so you can change to wear the t-shirt to the marching band rehearsal and football game.

You may also wear your Middle School Marching Band T-shirt over a sweater/hoodie.

If weather allows, i.e., it is not raining or freezing. Students will take their jackets off during the pre-game performance (15 min.) so we can see everyone wearing their marching band t-shirts. Please plan accordingly.

I encourage students to wear pants to this event, but there is no strict dress code regarding the style or color.

Please dress appropriately for the weather. It may be cold, and there is always the possibility of rain.

No sandals, flip-flops, etc., please wear an athletic type shoe.

Student Drop Off Location @ 4:45 pm

Parking is limited and Catalpa is narrow so please consider leaving early so we can start on time.

Parade Route to Hurley Field

Student Pick-Up after Halftime Pizza Party/Hurley Field Parking Lot