Band

The concert band focuses on the basics of instrumental performance through ensemble experiences and individual lessons. This group participates in three concerts throughout the year. Students in this group also participate in small ensembles during the early spring months.

The symphonic band focuses on basic instrumental techniques, tone production, music reading skills, and balance/blend. Students in this ensemble will have weekly individual lessons. This group participates in three concerts throughout the year as well as the Iowa High School Music Association’s state large group festival in early May. Students in this group also participate in small ensembles during the early spring months.

The wind symphony performs advanced level literature from a variety of styles and genres of instrumental music. Members are expected to exhibit strong instrumental techniques, ensemble, and performance skills. This group participates in three concerts throughout the year as well as the Iowa High School Music Association’s state large group festival in early May. Students in this group also participate in small ensembles during the early spring months.

The marching band performs at all home football games, and competitions and invitationals throughout the state. The marching band is made up of students from all grade levels. Students focus on instrumental techniques, tone production, music reading skills, and body movement.

Jazz one is Kennedy’s auditioned jazz band. It has a set instrumentation that includes trumpets, trombones, saxophones, drum set, bass, guitar, piano, and vibes. Auditions for this group typically take place in September with rehearsals beginning in the fall and running through the end of the school year.

This group competes in three jazz festivals in the winter and performs three to four concerts a year. They also participate in KCCK’s Corridor Jazz Project annually.
Rehearsals for this group take place outside of the school day, but students receive class credit for their participation.

This group competes in three jazz festivals in the winter and performs three concerts a year. Rehearsals for this ensemble take place outside of the school day, but students receive class credit for their participation.
There is no audition for jazz two. Anyone who participates in the band program is eligible to sign up.

No. During the fall semester, freshmen may choose to be in concert band. This requires no extra commitments.

Absolutely! Just sign up for Marching Band/Color Guard.

Click on the button below for the link to the Band Google Calendar.

Band Google Calendar

Of course! We have swimmers, soccer players, volleyball players, wrestlers, and football players in band. We have had no conflicts we can’t work through.

There are fees but we provide many fundraisers throughout the year that will more than cover any fees and/or expenses that will come from being in band at Kennedy. We will never turn a student away from participation in the Kennedy band program.

Marching band is a class that meets first hour everyday. There are some after-school commitments and different levels of involvement.

The Kennedy band program has many avenues for communication: email via Infinite Campus, Remind for parents and students, GroupMe for students, and online.

Kennedy Band Parents, Inc. is a group made up of all parents of all band students who support the band program through fundraising, volunteering, and adding to the program those things the school district does not fund. They also help the directors with the multitude of tasks necessary to present a premium band program, such as providing meals for the students, chaperoning, and helping with football games, contests, concerts, and carnival.
The group meets the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the band room. If you have questions, you can email Kennedybandparents@gmail.com