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Parents of music students should become familiar with the calendar section of the Student/Parent Handbook and the music calendar available on the school’s web page.

Jazz Band
Jazz Band is an after school activity and interested students should contact Mr. Felker at x4113 to learn more about the ensemble.

Marching Band
The BHS Marching Band is an all-volunteer after school activity. Any student in grades 8 through 12 who plays an instrument and is interested in participating can join. There are no auditions. Contact the Marching Band advisor, Mr. Felker at x4113.

Marching Band rehearsals are after school. The band plays at all home football games, marches in the Bedford Day and Memorial Day parades, and participates in 2-3 band competitions per year.

Marching Band participants are strongly encouraged to attend Band Camp during the summer, but it is not a requirement. There is a fee for the camp and scholarships are available from POMS (Patrons Of Music Students).  For more information on the camp or scholarships, contact Mr. Felker.

Musical Theatre
The BHS musical is held in the Spring each year. The Music Department announces the musical selected at the Fall Concert and until then it is a closely held secret!  Once the musical is announced, students can find audition information posted in the Music Department.  Auditions are open to all students.  Students will also be needed to participate as members of the stage crew.  

Junior and Senior Districts
The Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA), a statewide group made up of teachers from public and private schools, puts on a selective vocal and instrumental concert every year. Massachusetts is divided into five districts: Eastern, Northeast, Central, Southeast and Western; Bedford is in the Eastern District.  Information regarding the audition procedure can be found on the Eastern District website:
http://www.mmeaeasterndistrict.org/
The music teachers will give students audition information and will handle registering interested students.  Students in the 9th grade are eligible to audition for both Senior and Junior Districts.

Students who do exceptionally well at their Senior District audition may be recommended for the All-State Festival. If so, they must prepare another piece and audition in January.

Student-Led Vocal Ensembles
Usually, students organize a female and a male a cappella group. Auditions may be held in the fall or spring depending upon the student leaders.  Interested students may ask the music teachers the names of the student leaders in order to learn more about the ensemble.