CALENDAR
2026-2027
[Q1]
Aug 10 - First day of school
Aug 26 - MS Open House 5:30-8:00
Aug 27 - HS Open House 5:30-8:00
Aug 31 - Tri-M First Meeting 2:30-4:00 (applications/fees due)
Sep 2 - Color Guard first practice (application due - no fee)
Sep 11 - Senior Pep Rally (Marching Band)
Sep 26 - UM football game @ Hard Rock Stadium (Marching Band & Dance) 12pm-10pm
[Uniform: White school polo, band cap, khaki shorts, sneakers, sunglasses]
Oct 1 - Beginning Band Rehearsals (HS 2:45-3:45, MS at 3:45)
Oct 5 - Advanced Band Rehearsal (2:45-5:00)
Oct 6 - Intermediate Band Rehearsal (2:45-5:00, MS joins at 3:45)
Oct 7 - Powderpuff Game (Marching Band)
Oct 8 - Homecoming Pep Rally 1:30pm (Marching Band)
Oct 8 - FALL CONCERT 7:00, call time 6:00
(Percussion Ensemble rehearsal 4:00-5:00)
Oct 9 - Q1 Gradebook Closes
[Q2]
Oct 22 - Hispanic Heritage Night (Percussion Ensemble only) 5:30-8:00pm
Oct 30 - Story Book Parade (Drumline & Colorguard only)
Nov ? - FIU Band Day (Marching Band & Dance)
Dec ? - Franklin Tour (DL/CG)
Dec 1 - Candy Cane Rehearsal (Marching Band) 2-5pm (outside)
Dec 3 - Candy Cane Rehearsal (Marching Band) 2-5pm (outside)
Dec 5 - Candy Cane Parade (Marching Band) 5pm-9pm
Dec 7 - Intermediate Band Rehearsal (2:45-5:00, MS joins at 3:45)
Dec 8 - Beginning Band Rehearsal (2:45-5:00, MS joins at 3:45)
Dec 9 - Advanced Band Rehearsal (2:45-5:00)
Dec 10 - 🎶WINTER CONCERT 7:00, call time 6:00
(Percussion Ensemble rehearsal 4:00-5:00)
Dec 11 - Q2 Gradebook Closes (HS exemption forms due)
Dec 13 - Midterm Exam Videos due
Dec 16 - Elementary Music Rehearsal (Tri-M only)
Dec 17 - Elementary Music Concert (Tri-M only)
[Q3]
Jan ? - Franklin Tour (Int/Adv/DL/CG)
Jan 12 - MLK Rehearsal (Marching Band) 2-5pm (outside)
Jan 14 - MLK Rehearsal (Marching Band) 2-5pm (outside)
Jan 18 - MLK Parade (Marching Band) 7am-11am
Feb ? - 🎸Battle of the Bands (sound check starts at 3pm)
Feb ? - Black History Pep Rally (Marching Band) 1:00pm
Feb ? - Saturday Parent Tour (DL/CG) 8:30-10:30am
Mar 1 - Beginning Band Rehearsals (2:45-3:45, MS joins at 3:45)
Mar 2 - Intermediate Band Rehearsal (2:45-5:00, MS joins at 3:45)
Mar 3 - Advanced Band Rehearsal (2:45-5:00pm)
Mar 4 - 🎶MARCH CONCERT 7:00, call time 6:00
(Percussion Ensemble rehearsal 4:00-5:00)
Mar 9 - St. Patrick's Rehearsal (Marching Band) 2-5pm (outside)
Mar 11 - St. Patrick's Rehearsal (Marching Band) 2-5pm (outside)
Mar 13 - St. Patrick's Parade (Marching Band) 9am-1pm
Mar 14 - Q3 Gradebook Closes
[Q4]
Mar 30 - Hairspray rehearsal 2:30-6:00pm (gym)
Mar 31 - Hairspray rehearsal 2:30-6:00pm (gym)
Apr 1 - Hairspray rehearsal 2:30-6:00pm (gym)
Apr 2 - Hairspray rehearsal 2:30-6:00pm (gym)
Apr 4 - Hairspray rehearsal 9:00-6:00pm (MCC)
Apr 4 - Hairspray Show 8:00pm (MCC)
Apr 6 - Universal Beginning Band Rehearsal (G204, 2:45-5:00)
Apr 8 - Universal Int/Adv Rehearsal (G204, 2:45-5:00)
Apr 13 - Universal Beginning Band Rehearsal (G204, 2:45-5:00)
Apr 15 - Universal Int/Adv Rehearsal (G204, 2:45-5:00)
April ? - Saturday Parent Tour (DL/CG) 8:30-10:30am
Apr 20 - Universal Beginning Band Rehearsal (G204, 2:45-5:00)
Apr 22 - Universal Int/Adv Rehearsal (G204, 2:45-5:00)
Apr 24-26 - 🌎Universal Music Trip (all music students invited)
[Saturday 5:00am to Monday 3:00pm]
May 6 - Arts Conservatory Recital (Arts Conservatory only, Gym 7:00pm)
May 10 - Intermediate Band Rehearsal (2:45-5:00, MS joins at 3:45)
May 12 - Beginning Band Rehearsals (2:45-5:00, MS joins at 3:45)
May 11 - Advanced Band Rehearsal (2:45-5:00)
May 13 - Q4 Gradebook Closes for Seniors
May 13 - 🎶SPRING CONCERT 7:00, call time 6:00
(Percussion Ensemble rehearsal 4:00-5:00)
May 17 - Senior Final Exam videos due by midnight
May 19 - 🏆Music Awards Banquet 2027 - "A Royal Evening of Music"
$56 per Guest - Jubilee Ballroom 7-9pm
The Franklin Academy Music Awards Banquet is an end-of-year celebration recognizing our student musicians for their dedication and achievements. The evening will be held at a private event venue and includes a fully catered meal, professional sound, lighting, and stage, a decorated space, Tri-M inductions, and a formal student awards ceremony.
Student reservations will open first to ensure all interested music students and awardees have priority to attend. Parent payments will open the following week until the capacity is reached
May 20 - Q4 Gradebook Closes for MS/Underclassmen
May 20 - Elementary Music Rehearsal (Tri-M only)
May 21 - Elementary Music Concert (Tri-M only)
May 24 - MS/Underclassmen Final Exam videos due
May 30 - 🎓Senior Graduation 🎉
CONCERT Procedures
All band concerts start at 7pm and are on the Franklin Stage
Call time for all musicians is 6pm.
Students may NOT stay on campus after school.
Students must go home to shower, change, eat, and be back at school for 6pm.
Students must be dressed and fed BEFORE they return to school.
NO food, drinks, or gum are permitted in the holding rooms at any time.
The attendance grade is taken by group photo on stage right before each performance.
Please review Syllabus for uniform details.
Please review Rubrics (Curriculum tab) for grading details
VOLUNTEER Procedures
Parent Volunteers need to show up at 6pm.
Any concert decorations for volunteer hours need to be brought in by 3pm.
We do not accept new volunteers on the day of the event.
Make sure to sign up ahead of time
Concert Volunteer Procedures: CLICK HERE