Hartford Bands

03/17/2026

After 20+ years we’re getting new marching band uniforms!

Mr. Clements worked with graphic artists from Stanbury Uniforms to design a modern, versatile look that will take our performance to the next level. With different colors on the front, back, and sleeves, these uniforms allow for four unique looks on the field, opening up new visual possibilities as we continue to grow our program. We can’t wait to debut these in the fall!

03/04/2026

The middle school and high school bands performed at MSBOA festival today!

Middle school earned a division 3 rating in the concert and a division 2 in sight reading (overall score a 3).

High school earned a division 2 in the concert and a division 1 with all A’s in sight reading (overall score a 2).

Great job to both bands! Mr Clements is proud of your hard work.

02/08/2026

Current 8th grade band member, Paityn Serratos, and alumni and current colorguard coach, Kendra Briley, are members of Lake Effect Ensemble. LEE is an independent winterguard in Southwest Michigan. Today they placed 2nd at the Reeths Puffer MCGC winterguard show. Great Job Ladies!

01/23/2026

Mr. Clements and MC are at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids for a weekend of professional development. We are being productive and learning new things.
My students have a snow day… so I’m sure they’re practicing their instruments diligently. Right? …Right? ❄️🎶😄

12/16/2025

12/09/2025

Winter Concerts in the Auditorium are coming up soon!

Middle School Bands and Choirs Concert 6 pm on Thursday 12/11

High School Jazz Band, Band, and Choirs 6pm on Monday 12/15

¡Próximamente los Conciertos de Invierno en el Auditorio!

Concierto de Bandas y Coros de Secundaria, jueves 11/12, a las 18:00 h.

Concierto de Banda de Jazz, Banda y Coros de Preparatoria, lunes 15/12, a las 18:00 h.

10/19/2025

Here’s a recap of our season:

5th place at the Otsego Invitational
Score of 71.5.

1st place 🏅 at the Red Flannel Invitational in Cedar Springs. Won caption awards for best music, best marching, and best percussion.
Score of 73.9

4th place at the Vicksburg Invitational
Score of 79.9

Division 1 Rating at MSBOA Marching Band Festival in Bangor

1st Place 🏅 at the Alma College Invitational
Won caption awards for best marching, music, and color guard
Score of 83.2❗️

What a season! I’m incredibly proud of our students for all their hard work this year. It has been amazing seeing the growth from the beginning of the season to now. Your dedication truly showed every time you hit the field.

A huge thank-you to all the parents and families for your constant support, encouragement, and time—you make everything we do possible.
I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this group.

10/18/2025

Congratulations to the Hartford Emerald Vanguard for placing 1st at the Alma College Invitational and scoring their highest score of the season 83.2!!

10/15/2025

Congratulations to the Hartford Emerald Vanguard who earned the highest possible rating, division 1, at MSBOA marching festival tonight!

10/11/2025

Here is the link to the live stream of the competition

https://www.youtube.com/live/OZcIWcTPmnU?si=eObfYRo_zLgsWrHE

10/04/2025

Today the Emerald Vanguard took 1st place, and won captions for best marching, best music, and best percussion at the Red Flannel invitational in Cedar Springs. Great job band!

10/04/2025

Senior Preston Pries playing his drums blindfolded!