Concert for members of the 5th Grade Band and Honor Band mentors

This is an optional field trip with limited availability to watch a band concert at Florida State University

This is our REQUIRED first-semester concert for all 6th-8th grade band members. Concert Order: Jazz Band, Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, Honor Band

This is a required performance for members of the Football Band. We will attend a Niceville HS football game and perform alongside Eagle Pride and the Lewis Band.

The following information was written in a question/answer format to represent the avalanche of questions that a middle school band director might receive from inquiring minds. It DOES contain sarcasm that is intended as a joke!

Night time Pep Rally and info for incoming 6th graders. Honor Band will be performing!

*Moved from 3/4/25 for rain

This is our REQUIRED end-of-year concert for all 6th-8th grade band members. Concert Order: Beginning/Intermediate Band, Jazz Band, Advanced Band, Honor Band

Open to all 6th-8th grade Ruckel Band students willing to put in extra time and preparation, Solo & Ensemble is a great opportunity to perform in a small group or individually for a judge to receive professional feedback.

Final Instructions

MPA is an annual assessment for school music programs. This is our FAST testing equivalent. Admission is free and parents are encouraged to come listen as they are evaluated by state-certified adjudicators. This performance is for Advanced Band and Honor Band and is required.

UPDATED 1/25 — For students who auditioned and were accepted into the 2024-2025 Okaloosa County Honor Band

This is an optional event, sponsored by Playground Music, for tuba and euphonium players.