Andover High School Band

And just like that, our summer prep has been completed! Huge thanks for everyone’s effort and commitment to band camp this week; we could’ve have done it without all our students, leadership, and staff!

Don’t let your section down tomorrow!! 100% different themes, 100% unforgettable fun! 🪩🖍️💫👑

Hit the rewind button and wear something retro tomorrow!
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See you all tomorrow with your patriotic colors!!

*BLT: wear white, but also wear the bandannas we bought during leadership camp!!

Take a look at what our spirit week themes are!! So excited to see everyone dressed up!

ROOKIE CAMP ✅

We introduced new marchers to the fundamentals of marching and drill setting! Watching their progression and work ethics were so exciting to see.

Next stop: Band camp!!!

BLT CAMP ✅

Our leadership team spent the last 3 days training and growing in their leadership roles to prepare for this season. They put in so much effort and are ready to give back to their sections and the full band!

Next stop: Rookie camp!!

We are excited to welcome Abby Rakes as our new Assistant Band Director! Below is her bio:

I am from Clearwater, Kansas, and a recent graduate of Kansas State University, where I earned a Bachelor of Music Education. During my time at the university, I was actively involved in a wide range of ensembles, including the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra, among others. I also served as Drum Major of the Marching Band for two years, an experience that significantly shaped my leadership and musicianship. Outside of my academic and musical pursuits, I enjoy reading, crocheting, hiking, and cooking. I am delighted to join the Andover Bands Program as an Assistant Director and look forward to contributing to its continued success!

Join us this Wednesday to enjoy all of our Andover jazz ensembles! Starting at 6 p.m., Jazz Night will feature the AMS Jazz Band, 2 AHS Combos, AHS Jazz 1, and Ben Jervis on the trumpet! Can’t wait to see you there, we have so much prepared for you 💙🎷🎶

Congratulations to all of our students who participated in the KSHSAA Regional Solo/Ensemble festival hosted at AHS last Saturday!!