{"id":32,"date":"2014-11-15T21:43:20","date_gmt":"2014-11-15T21:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/spms-bands\/home-page\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T09:58:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:58:01","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"32\" class=\"elementor elementor-32\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0c44a45 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0c44a45\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-674bc78\" data-id=\"674bc78\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15d0dec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15d0dec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2014\/11\/cooltext199456696740107.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1551\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1551 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2014\/11\/cooltext199456696740107.png\" alt=\"cooltext199456696740107\" width=\"780\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2014\/11\/cooltext199456696740107.png 780w, https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2014\/11\/cooltext199456696740107-300x43.png 300w, https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2014\/11\/cooltext199456696740107-768x109.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><strong>Welcome to the Raider Bands<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Beginning Band, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Jazz Band<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Mr. Ryan Whalen, Director<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Ms. Teri Rooney, Band Paraprofessional<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d883f23 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d883f23\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/SJC-Honor-Band-1-24-26-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/SJC-Honor-Band-1-24-26-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/SJC-Honor-Band-1-24-26-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/SJC-Honor-Band-1-24-26-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/SJC-Honor-Band-1-24-26-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b6023b8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b6023b8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4429bcf\" data-id=\"4429bcf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fed901 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fed901\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>&#8220;Music can change the world because it can change people.&#8221; &#8211; Bono<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section 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class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-af0acf1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"af0acf1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ad4e7d\" data-id=\"7ad4e7d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bb82ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8bb82ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Meet the Band Director<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1cdb11a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1cdb11a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-48cc05f\" data-id=\"48cc05f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d02b4bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d02b4bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">I am thrilled to continue our tradition of excellence within the band program here at Switzerland Point Middle School. Having served as your Band Director at SPMS for the last 8 years, I remain incredibly proud to lead this program and help our students discover a lifelong passion for music.<\/span><\/p><p>Middle school is a pivotal time for growth, and music education provides adolescents with much more than just technical skill. Our program is designed to foster a supportive environment where every student can find their talent, master their instrument, and experience the incredible feeling of performing as one cohesive ensemble. It serves as a vital outlet for self-expression and emotional development during these formative years. Beyond the notes on the page, the band offers students a unique sense of camaraderie. It provides a welcoming community where they can build lasting friendships and experience the rewarding challenge of working toward a shared goal.<\/p><p>Our program is designed to keep students engaged with a variety of exciting opportunities throughout the year, including:<\/p><ul><li><b>Seasonal Concerts: <\/b>Showcasing our progress and hard work for families and friends.<\/li><li><b>Augustine Holiday Parade: <\/b>Representing our school in historic St. Augustine is a local tradition.<\/li><li><b>District Music Performance Assessments: <\/b>Challenging our musicians to reach new heights of technical mastery and getting tips from our state\u2019s best teachers.<\/li><li><b>Annual Theme Park Trip: <\/b>Celebrating our achievements together with a fun, year-end group field trip.<\/li><\/ul><p>My foundation in band began at Fletcher Middle School and Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach. From there, I earned a Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University. I am actively involved in the Florida Bandmasters Association in various capacities at the district and state levels in an effort to help grow and improve the band experience for students at ALL schools, including our own.<\/p><p>I have spent the majority of my career working with middle school musicians, and it is a privilege to watch our students evolve\u2014not just as performers, but as individuals.<\/p><p>I look forward to another wonderful year of growing together through music. Thank you for your continued support and for being such an active part of our band family.<\/p><p>Ryan Whalen<br \/>Band Director<br \/><a href=\"mailto:ryan.whalen@stjohns.k12.fl.us\">ryan.whalen@stjohns.k12.fl.us<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8754f0e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8754f0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2085103 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" 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elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c22c380\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29c9e36\" data-id=\"29c9e36\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47104c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47104c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Calendar-Year-at-a-Glance-26-27.docx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"893\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/Calendar-Band-2026-27-893x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2001\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/Calendar-Band-2026-27-893x1024.png 893w, https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/Calendar-Band-2026-27-262x300.png 262w, https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/Calendar-Band-2026-27-768x881.png 768w, https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/Calendar-Band-2026-27.png 938w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b231130 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b231130\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0dcf05a\" data-id=\"0dcf05a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9d5b5e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a9d5b5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-48da357 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"48da357\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b4455db\" data-id=\"b4455db\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e068e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e068e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Raider Band Honors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57b2691 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57b2691\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c297dc1\" data-id=\"c297dc1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0082246 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0082246\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In just the last 10 years, the band has achieved:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><ul><li>14 Superior and 6 Excellent ratings for the full bands at MPA events<\/li><li>12 Superior ratings at the Lakeside Jazz Festival<\/li><li>Well over 300 Superiors for Solos &amp; Ensembles<\/li><li>Hundreds of students moving on to the Bartram Trail, Beachside High School, and Creekside High School Bands, including many of their top leadership positions<\/li><li>Many students continue to play their instruments at the college level, including some on scholarships and majoring in music.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>The SPMS Raider band has a long-standing tradition of excellence. Our program is consistently recognized for its high caliber of performance and commitment to musical growth.<\/p><p>We are proud of our students&#8217; hard work and the recognition they receive for their dedication to the craft. These accolades are a testament to the talent of our student musicians and the incredible support from our dedicated band families.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f1dbfb2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f1dbfb2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-99840eb\" data-id=\"99840eb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d834a36 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d834a36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1abf2c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1abf2c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Yearly Band Fees<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bb4d4e5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bb4d4e5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4856daa\" data-id=\"4856daa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36db118 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36db118\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Fair share: $145<\/p><ul><li>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/app.gocuttime.com\/guardian\/my-students\">here<\/a> to pay your student\u2019s fair share<\/li><\/ul><p>Instrument Fee (for school owned instruments): $100<\/p><ul><li>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/app.gocuttime.com\/guardian\/my-students\">here<\/a> to pay instrument fee<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d520d4c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d520d4c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dafb501\" data-id=\"dafb501\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e8c89f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9e8c89f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fd08ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7fd08ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Band Communications<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ce44e5e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ce44e5e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ad8e7f\" data-id=\"8ad8e7f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-746b6ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"746b6ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sign up for CutTime to receive all messages about everything related to the program!<\/p><ul><li>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/app.gocuttime.com\/guardian\/my-students\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">here<\/a> to access CutTime<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77e4e66 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77e4e66\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b39285d\" data-id=\"b39285d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c0d06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"35c0d06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/app.gocuttime.com\/guardian\/my-students\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/cuttime-logo.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2014\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/cuttime-logo.png 440w, https:\/\/www-raider.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/05\/cuttime-logo-300x78.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b090f5b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b090f5b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb09329\" data-id=\"bb09329\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fddc9b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8fddc9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e7439d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e7439d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-529ccbe\" data-id=\"529ccbe\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b414b06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b414b06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Band Parent Association Board 2026\/27<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf4a4d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf4a4d9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a27022\" data-id=\"2a27022\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88a4c42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88a4c42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To volunteer for the program or join the Band Parent Association please email us: <a href=\"mailto:spmsbandboosters@gmail.com\">spmsbandboosters@gmail.com<\/a><\/p><p>Executive Board Members:<\/p><ul><li><strong>President:<\/strong> Sabrina Rios<\/li><li><strong>Vice President:<\/strong> Matt Newman<\/li><li><strong>VP of Volunteers<\/strong>: Jen Viney<\/li><li><strong>Secretary:<\/strong> Stephanie Long<\/li><li><strong>Communications:<\/strong> Trisha Poudrier<\/li><li><strong>Treasurer:<\/strong> Debbie Vorwaller<\/li><li><strong>Assistant Treasurer:<\/strong> Kathleen Daughtry<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-78b7578 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"78b7578\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-745545d\" data-id=\"745545d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60722bd elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"60722bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-009fe32 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"009fe32\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-62bf468\" data-id=\"62bf468\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca8d7c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca8d7c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-169a089c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"169a089c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-526cf42e\" data-id=\"526cf42e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85ff803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85ff803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><strong>Why should we choose band as an elective? <\/strong><\/h5><p>It\u2019s awesome! Playing an instrument is a full-brain workout. Studies show that music students often perform better in math, language arts, and foreign languages because band strengthens focus, memory, and spatial reasoning.<\/p><p>It\u2019s a team activity: In the band, there is no bench. Every student is a &#8220;starter&#8221; who plays a vital role in every rehearsal and performance. It shifts the mindset from &#8220;me&#8221; to &#8220;us,&#8221; teaching high-level cooperation and accountability.<\/p><p>Great social environment for middle school:\u00a0 Band provides an immediate &#8220;home base&#8221; and a supportive community. It simplifies the transition between schools by giving students a ready-made group of friends and mentors before they even walk through the door.<\/p><p>Long-term benefits: Beyond the joy of performing, band builds &#8220;soft skills&#8221; like discipline and leadership that are essential for future careers. Most importantly, it provides a lifelong gift; while many adults regret quitting music, very few regret sticking with it.<\/p><h5><strong>How does a beginning student get started? <\/strong><\/h5><p>We begin with a two-week selection process where students explore their options\u2014including flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion\u2014and submit their top choices. We then work together to ensure a balanced ensemble.<\/p><p>Once choices are finalized, we send out all the information to parents, and we host an Instrument Rental Night with Rhapsody Music to make getting those instruments as convenient as possible.<\/p><p>We strongly advise against purchasing &#8220;no-name&#8221; instruments from online or big-box retailers. These are often poor quality, difficult to play, and impossible to repair. An inferior instrument leads to frustration; we want to ensure your student has a reliable tool that sets them up for success.<\/p><p>Just show up! We will guide your student and your family through every step of the process, from the first note to the final concert.<\/p><h5><strong>Does my child need to know how to read music to join the band? <\/strong><\/h5><p>Not at all. All your child needs is a great attitude and a desire to learn. Our music programs provide a fantastic foundation, and we build on those skills starting from day one. You&#8217;ll be amazed at how quickly they&#8217;ll be reading music and performing pieces they never thought possible.<\/p><h5><strong>What are the costs associated with the band? <\/strong><\/h5><p>There is an annual Fair Share fee, which is $145 and bridges the gap between district funding and our program\u2019s operating costs. This covers nearly everything your student needs for the year, including sheet music, method books, uniforms, event entry fees, and additional guest instructors.<\/p><p>The Fair Share fee does not include the instrument itself. Certain instruments are available for rent directly through the school, while others are rented from local music stores. Once your student selects their instrument, you will receive specific costs and we will facilitate local instrument rentals.<\/p><h5><strong>Will my child be graded in Band?<\/strong><\/h5><p>Yes. Band is an academic elective, and students receive grades based on the Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. Grades will be calculated on regular playing tests and in-class assessments to track progress. Because band is a performance-based course, attendance at scheduled performances and concerts will be required. A full calendar of performance dates will be posted at the start of the school year to help you plan.<\/p><h5><strong>Is there a band summer camp? <\/strong><\/h5><p>Yes. Band summer camp is hosted at SPMP every summer and is a week-long opportunity for all students who have completed at least one year of band class. It\u2019s a great way to keep your child playing their instruments all summer. The music featured is popular and other light selections. Camps usually run from 9 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. for about $145 and includes a snack and camp T-shirt.<\/p><h5><strong>Is there after-school commitment? <\/strong><\/h5><p>We accomplish nearly all our goals during the daily band period. Outside of the school day, the only requirements are instrument practices at home, our three evening concerts, which are announced well in advance (usually November, February\/March and May).<\/p><p>Additional after-school rehearsals are only necessary for students who choose to participate in optional events, such as the Solo and Ensemble festival.<\/p><h5><strong>Can my child participate in band while taking advanced classes and other activities?<\/strong><\/h5><p>Absolutely. Some of our most successful musicians are also top academic students, athletes, and club leaders. Because most of our work is completed during class, band is designed to complement\u2014not compete with\u2014an advanced academic\u00a0 and activity schedule.<\/p><p>Our members actively participate in NJHS, sports teams, drama, academic competitions, and just about anything else you can imagine.<\/p><p>Success in any subject comes down to organization and a strong work ethic. Band helps students develop the time-management skills needed for rigorous courses.<\/p><p>While most of our learning happens in school, a small amount of consistent home practice is all that\u2019s needed to stay on track.<\/p><h5><strong>How can guardians help the band program and get involved? <\/strong><\/h5><p>Our band program thrives on parent involvement. You will receive messages from Mr. Whalen or our Band Parent Association to help volunteer onsite for concerts and special events as well as off site music festivals and our yearly theme park trip.<\/p><p>Because we operate as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization to fund instrument purchases and specialty instructors, a dedicated band parent association is essential to the program. The band parent association exists to:<\/p><ul><li>Help the music director focus on teaching, while helping with the organizational and logistical support<\/li><li>Ensure that the band program has the resources it needs to thrive<\/li><li>Help manage the band budget and raise funds for instruments, uniforms, trips, festivals, and other needs<\/li><li>Organize volunteers for concerts, events, and band trips<\/li><li>Meets monthly and only requires 2-4 hours a month of commitment<\/li><\/ul><p>We are always looking for new members to join the Band Parent Association. 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