Austin MN High School Band

09/19/2026

The Austin High School Band takes on the Homecoming parade, led by Zachary Truong!

09/18/2026

Check out some photos from the Homecoming game halftime show!

Thank you to our musicians, staff, and families for making this such a great night!

09/16/2026

HOMECOMING WEEK IS HERE ‼️

Today, the Austin High School Pep Band rehearsed for the Homecoming Day Parade and halftime show!

We would love to see you supporting our Austin Packers!

09/11/2026

PEP BAND IS IN FULL EFFECT

The energy is high and the music is loud! Take a look at our pep band schedule to stay up to date with this amazing group! Help us cheer on our teams!

GO PACK!

08/17/2026

10 years ago, Austin High School hired Mr. Dundas as the 7th band teacher in 15 years. The APS Music program had (and still has) a long history of musical excellence, but had struggled to keep high school band teachers.

We saw many changes in the past decade. Before I was hired, the school added a 3rd concert band, and we worked to build the identity of 3 band classes. We saw the 2020 pandemic significantly impact 4 grades of middle school students. This year will be the end of a 7-year recovery in the program as the 2027 seniors were the last band 5th graders impacted by the pandemic.

We have received over 1/2 MILLION dollars in music grants in 10 years. With that funding were able to build an inventory of 900 school instruments (band & orchestra) so that ANY student can participate in instrumental music.

Most importantly, we have a music program that represents our community.

I am excited to hand off the AHS Band program to Mr. Truong! He brings excitement and energy to the high school. After this post I'll transfer the social media pages over.

Thank you for 10 wonderful years of support for the AHS Bands!

-Mr. Dundas

07/23/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers who performed at summer graduation today! We had a fun mix of Ellis, AHS, and alumni!

07/20/2026

LAST CHANCE to sign up for Thursday's summer graduation mini-band!
We have good registration so far but could really use 1-2 saxes, 1 more trumpet, and 1-2 percussionists!

Come play at summer graduation on July 23!!!! Current students, alumni, and community members are welcome!
Sign up by NOON ON JULY 20: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Tq633K3PAi

07/16/2026

Well, the 2026 Marching Band season is in the books! Our dedicated group of students worked hard to learn a marching drill this year for one of our two songs. We've come a long way since a full reset in 2021 after covid!

Summer highlights:
-Season Preview at Chateau Speedway
-Parades in Lyle, Albert Lea, and Austin
-Overnight trip to Cascade Bay Waterpark, Ainsley Sutton Lodge, and parades in Andover and Lakeville
-Total audience: over 80,000 people!
-2nd year with uniforms that work in July heat, thanks to the Austin American Legion
-Grasyn, Caleb, Jason, Greg, and a bunch of parents and other siblings helping carry the banner and water for parades
-Palmer Bus wearing a top hat in the parade!
-Coach bus with AC from Ready Bus for the trip, thanks to Austin Eagles Club and Music Boosters of Austin MN
-Building a drumline with NO returning members after graduation, and teaching 7 non-percussionists how to play in 4 days (thanks Mr. Wightkin!!)
-Drill design by Mr. Wightkin
-Mr. Dundas running around everywhere
-Reuben Drees as drum major!

07/12/2026

Come play at summer graduation on July 23!!!! Current students, alumni, and community members are welcome!
Sign up by NOON ON JULY 20: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Tq633K3PAi

07/06/2026

Austin Main Street is our favorite place to play! We love the sound when the drums echo off the brick buildings and the local crowds cheer!