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The music program at Southeast Polk has over 180 students participate every year at the high school level, across 6 different bands, and prides itself on being inclusive to all students.
The Southeast Polk Band Program excels in developing well-rounded musicians through comprehensive instruction and performance opportunities in marching band, wind ensemble, symphonic band, and jazz band. With a focus on musical excellence, discipline, and teamwork, Southeast Polk Band program fosters leadership, dedication, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
Band Update 9/9/2026
Band Update 9/9/2026
BAND BOOSTER UPDATES
➤ UPCOMING VOLUNTEER & DONATION NEEDS
➤ BAND BOOSTER MEETING - TOMORROW
Join us for the first Band Booster meeting of the year, Tomorrow!
6:30pm, SEPHS s123 (band room)
All band parents & students are welcome and invited to attend!
➤ BAND BOOSTER SPONSORSHIPS
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to support the band program! There are two ways to participate and we invite you to spread the word! 100% of your sponsorship (minus a small transaction fee) goes directly to support the SEP Band Program!
Community Sponsorship - this is for band parents/families/friends/etc.
Squad Leader - $50
SEP Band bumper sticker
Social media shout out
Concert program sponsorship recognition
Silver Sponsor - $100
Reserved seating for all HS band concerts
One marching band show shirt
SEP Band bumper sticker
Concert program sponsorship recognition
Social media shout out
Gold Sponsor - $250
Reserved seating for all HS band concerts
Two marching band show shirts
Two SEP Band bumper sticker
Concert program sponsorship recognition
Band website sponsorship recognition
Social Media shout out
Business Sponsorship (perks listed online)
Bronze Sponsor - $250
Silver Sponsor - $500
Gold Sponsor - $1,000
➤ INFO FOR ALL BAND PARENTS
Help us grow our social media presence!
Follow, Like, Share & Engage with the SEP Bands Facebook Pages!
MARCHING BAND UPDATES
➤ 59 MINUTE FUNDRAISER
59 minute fundraiser pick up is TODAY (Wednesday, 9/9) in SEPHS s123 (band room)
All items must be picked up between 2:45-4pm - be sure you/your student has a plan for picking up their fundraiser items during this time window.
➤ FIRST HOME GAME PERFORMANCE, this Friday, Sept 11th
Logistics/itinerary doc - Read CAREFULLY!
➤ MARCHING RAMS ITINERARIES (These can be subject to change)
➤ 2026 MARCHING RAMS Quick Links
Conflict Form - use to submit any performance conflicts
2026 SEP HS Bands Calendar - subscribe to see all HS band events
CONCERT ENSEMBLE UPDATES
➤ INSTRUMENT RENTAL FEES
SEP Instrument Rental fees will appear in Infinite Campus by the end of this week. Please contact Mrs. Meunier with any questions or concerns once they have been posted.
Woodwind/Brass/Percussion - $75 per year for one instrument rental (this is the set fee for percussion students to use all of our equipment.)
$35 per year for each additional instrument rented.
➤ BAND HANDBOOK
We ask that all students & parents read through the 2026-27 band handbook together.
After reading the handbook, complete the Google Form - These were DUE: Friday, August 28, 2026
➤ 2027 SOUTHEAST POLK BAND TRIP
Make sure if you are going on the trip that you are up to date on your payments.
Payment Schedule:
Sept 14, 2026 - $235.00
Oct 5, 2026 - $235.00
Nov 2, 2026 - $235.00
February 1, 2027 - FINAL PAYMENT
JAZZ BAND UPDATES
➤ JAZZ ONE PERFORMANCE - Prairie Meadows Community Impact Luncheon (9/18)
➤ JAZZ ONE & TWO PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
➤ JAZZ TWO
Jazz Two was auditioned last Spring and rehearsals will begin once marching band concludes
If you/your student wishes to participate but did not audition, OR if you student was selected, but no longer wishes to participate, please let Mr. Schott know ASAP
GENERAL INFO & REMINDERS
➤ PRIVATE LESSONS & INSTRUMENT UPGRADES
If interested in either, please check in with a director for recommendations to find the right fit!
➤ BAND WEBSITE:
https://sepbands.southeastpolk.org/home
➤ SEP BAND APPAREL STORE
Check out the store for all of your SEP Band apparel needs! New items & designs incoming! https://www.515creativedesigns.com/collections/sep-marching-rams
➤ HS BAND CALENDAR
Access the HS Band Google Calendar HERE
To subscribe - click on “add to Google Calendar” at the bottom left of screen
We recommend that you turn off notifications in the “Southeast Polk Bands” calendar settings
➤ DIRECTOR CONTACT INFO
Mrs. Jacqui Meunier (jacquelyn.meunier@southeastpolk.org), 515-967-6631 x2430
Mr. Gabriel Schott (gabriel.schott@southeastpolk.org), 515-967-6631 x2431
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