We believe every organization is only as strong as its newest members—and the Dragon Band is no exception. Thanks to the excellent music programs in our elementary and middle schools, our incoming freshmen bring both talent and enthusiasm, making our program stronger each year.
To help students and families feel at home, we’ve developed several programs designed to introduce and acclimate you to our band community. While we strive to keep our communication clear and informative, we understand that questions may still arise. Below, you'll find an overview of our orientation efforts for new Dragon Band families. For more detailed information and what to expect as a parent, please visit our Booster page.
Each ensemble holds rehearsals after school. Prior to every rehearsal, there is a required study hall period. During this time, students are expected to focus on academic work. If academic responsibilities are complete, students should use the time to practice or prepare for rehearsal.
Fall Season
Rehearsals after the marching band season ends:
If students play the following instruments, they are encouraged to rent from a local music store.
Please check with Mr. Harlan FIRST to make sure you are getting the right brand and equipment.
We do have a limited amount of school owned instruments available to rent. If your child is renting an instrument from Jefferson High School, they MUST fill out an instrument rental contract and pay their instrument rental fee. Summer = $25.00 | Fall & Spring Semester $44.00
Students who play Tuba, Euphonium, French Horn, Percussion, and Guard you will have to rent your marching instrument / equipment from the school for the whole year rental amount.
Instrument Rental Payment will be paid through my payments plus (My Payments Plus), once you've paid the rental fee you will have to inform Mr. Harlan with payment confirmation so that it can be recorded in your child's Cut Time account.
Woodwind, Brass and Percussion students in the marching band MUST pay their uniform rental fee.
The fee is for rental of the marching band uniform for the marching season and the rental fee is $38.00. Color Guard also pays this fee as it will cover the cost of their standard, non-competition uniform. The Color Guard will also pay a separate fee for their standard, non-competition uniform.
Uniform Rental Payment MUST be paid through my payments plus (My Payments Plus), once you've paid the rental fee you will have to inform Mr. Harlan with payment confirmation so that it can be recorded in your child's Cut time account.
We utilize this website, the Band App, Cut Time, & Canvas to send out information to Students and Parents
CANVAS: Students will receive assignments/music through this online program.
BAND App: Students and Parents will receive updates and communicate with Mr. Harlan about what is going on with the JHS Program through here. Please E-mail Mr. Harlan is you do not have access.
CUT TIME:
Cut Time is used to keep track of fees, and make payments of fees, and a secondary use for communication. Mr. Harlan will setup your child's account.
Dashboard · Cut Time (gocuttime.com)
EMAIL:
This is my email address if you need to reach me: sean.harlan@hcps.net
CAN I DO BAND AND...
PLEASE TALK TO MR. HARLAN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!
CAN BAND HELP ME GET INTO COLLEGE? YES!!!!!
College admissions officers clearly state that students who participate in arts classes (such as BAND) have an advantage over students who do not.
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