We hope you will find what you need here to get acquainted with all things band but if you can't find something you have a question about, please reach out to a member of the BPO and they will be happy to help!
Band Director - Dept Head, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band
Co-Presidents - Jared & Tanoa Miles
Vice President -
Treasurer - Sarah Gregoire
Secretary - Jen Wallace
Color Guard Rep - Brian Emswiler
Member at Large - Amy Irvin
Website/Social Media - Jen Bischoff
Prairie Colors - This is the Marching Band Home Show, hosted at EPHS in early September where all families are asked to volunteer in some capacity to make the event happen.
Horn Section - all the wind instruments
Drumline - the drumline section made up of base drums, quads/tenors and snare drums
Frontline - all the non-battery percussion instruments including marimba, vibe, drum kit, keyboard, auxilary
Color Guard - the visual performers/athletes who do not play instruments but use flags and other props during the performance
Drum Major - the two student leaders who direct the band on the field
Pit Crew - parents and others who volunteer to move large instruments and gear on and off the field for performances
YIM - Youth in Music which is the end of season competition held at the US Bank Stadium
Captains Practices - June 9, 16, 23 & 30 (5-9pm)
July 7-10 - Welcome Week (6-9pm)
Band Garage Sale - held at CMS July 11th & 12th - 11am-3pm (volunteers needed)
Band Camp - July 22-25 (overnight)
Parent Preview Night - July 28
State Fair Parade - August 21 (time TBD)
Prairie Colors Home Show- September 6 (all day until late afternoon - volunteers needed)
Competitions - Sept 6 (Eastview after Prairie Colors), Sept 13, Oct 4 (possible overnight)
Football Home Games - perform at half-time - August 28, Sept 12, Oct 15
YIM - end of season competition
Band Banquet - Oct 20 (6-9pm)
Band App - https://www.band.us/en
This is used by band directors and BPO to communicate event details, volunteer needs, calendar changes and other info
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/EPHSBands/
This page will share posts and events and we appreciate any sharing you can do to your own page about band events - especially fundraisers - to bring in support.
Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/edenprairiebands/
Follow EP Bands on Instagram to see the latest photos, videos and calls to action.
Parent Photo Upload Link -
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dfCpHYrHxL6l8ccXik1qTympUX3Z7A1W?usp=sharing
Use this to share photos that we can use in social media, the band website, the yearbook and local media