West Aurora Department of Bands

09/04/2026

Senior Class of 2027! 🎓

Here’s a wonderful scholarship opportunity honoring one of our own, Christopher Patterson, a West Aurora alumnus who shared his talents and passion through choir, band, and theater. Read more about Chris here: www.chrispattersonmemorial.org

Calling all Seniors in the Performing Arts at Batavia High School, Geneva Community High School, West Aurora High School, Kaneland High School. Don't be a Christopher get your submission in early. Yes you have till next April but why wait, get it off your plate now and have your chance at $1000.

08/07/2026

Want to earn some section points for mandatory fun? Come help with Andrew Cresse’s Eagle Project from now till 5 pm!

08/05/2026

Hey BMB! 🔵🔴🔵🔴

Andrew Cresse is working on his eagle project today from 12-5 pm in the Digital Music Library. If you come before your fitting and stay after to help, he will feed you dinner before rehearsal! He’s working on Marching music which is really interesting.

Parents: We could still use some volunteers for uniform fittings today and tomorrow from 3-6 pm.

07/29/2026

Good afternoon band families! We still seem to have most days very short on some parent helpers for uniform fittings. Even if you only have an hour to spare any one day...or an hour each day for multiple days...it all helps tremendously! This is the most intensive part of getting the Marching band ready for the year. Jen and Amanda are experts at showing anyone how they can help. You really don't need to have any experience going in. If you have ever thought about wanting to help and be involved...this is the best way! It will give you a behind the scenes look at how we get the kids looking amazing for game nights and parades. Remember we are only successful because of families like you!! Thank you!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. We need as many to help as possible-NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY-Thank You!

07/18/2026

Congratulations Diana! GO Blackhawks!!

07/18/2026

Congratulations Andrew!! GO Blackhawks!

07/14/2026

Hey hey band families! It's that time of year again! We are in desperate need of some uniform fitting help July 29th and August 3rd through the 6th. No experience is needed!! You will learn everything you need to know while helping. The uniform moms Jen Cresse and Amanda Sundaramoorthy are experts at helping you to help them! No time period is too short (or too long 😏). Only have an hour? We take that and appreciate it! Please click the link and sign up!! We are only dressed for success because of families like you!!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. We need as many to help as possible-NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY-Thank You!

07/10/2026

We know her! Go Blackhawks!

Camper Spotlight!

Name: Diana Coronel
Year in school: Senior
School: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Clinic: Drumline & Front Ensemble Clinic
How you think you've changed or grown so far:
"Paying more attention to fundamentals and going back to basics that might be easy to forget about."

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July Aurora!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th Blackhawks! A few snapshots and a marching video from the annual 4th of July Parade in Downtown Aurora, where we were joined by some wonderful alumni! Enjoy this holiday!