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Harvest, Alabama

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Sparkman High School Wind Ensemble and Concert Bands

The Sparkman High School Band performs concert band literature in the late fall and spring semesters with three ensembles.  The Sparkman Wind Ensemble consists of the top performing 10-12 grade students and is under the direction of David Raney.  The Sparkman Concert Band consists of 10-12 grade students under the direction of Robbie Stout and the Sparkman 9th Grade Band is directed by David Raney.

Wind Ensemble Director - David Raney
Concert Band Director - Robbie Stout
9th Grade Director - David Raney

December 12, 2020

2020 Winter Concert – Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble – 4:00pm Thank you for attending the 2020 Winter Concert. We hope you enjoy the music prepared by our students.  We ask that you remain masked at all times while you are in the school building and after … Continue reading →

Last Edited on December 12, 2020 Author-David Raney

December 12, 2020

2020 Winter Concert Program – Symphonic Band

Concert Band – 3:00pm Thank you for attending the 2020 Winter Concert. We hope you enjoy the music prepared by our students.  We ask that you remain masked at all times while you are in the school building and after … Continue reading →

Last Edited on December 12, 2020 Author-David Raney

December 9, 2020

2020 Winter Concert – 4th Block Band

Concert Band – 2:00pm Thank you for attending the 2020 Winter Concert. We hope you enjoy the music prepared by our students. We ask that you remain masked at all times while you are in the school building and after … Continue reading →

Last Edited on December 12, 2020 Author-David Raney

December 8, 2020

Winter Concert 2020

We are excited to announce the Sparkman 2020 Winter Concert on December 12, 2020, in the Sparkman High School Auditorium. This event will be the first official performance in the new auditorium and we are thankful that the students will … Continue reading →

Last Edited on December 14, 2020 Author-David Raney

November 13, 2020

Concert Percussion Audition Results

This article contains the results of the concert percussion auditions.

Last Edited on December 1, 2020 Author-Jack Albert

November 8, 2020

2020 Chair Audition Results

Congratulations to everyone for completing a unique chair audition process this year. We were very impressed with the level of effort many of the students put into the process and excited for a great upcoming concert season. Rehearsals will begin … Continue reading →

Last Edited on December 3, 2020 Author-David Raney

October 28, 2020

Concert Percussion Auditions ’20-’21

This article contains information and materials regarding concert percussion auditions for the ’20-’21 school year.

Last Edited on October 28, 2020 Author-Jack Albert

October 27, 2020

Chair Auditions 2020

Chair auditions for wind players will take place starting next week. The prepared selection will be video recorded and submitted in the student’s Google Classroom Assignment. The scales and sight reading portion will be done in person using wide open spaces … Continue reading →

Last Edited on October 28, 2020 Author-David Raney

March 13, 2020

Spring COVID-19 Updates

In regards of recent developments concerning the coronavirus, we would like to take a moment and update everyone on how it will affect our band program. As most leaders in our community refer to future events as being a “fluid” … Continue reading →

Last Edited on March 31, 2020 Author-David Raney

February 26, 2020

MPA 2020

The Sparkman Bands will attend their annual Alabama State Music Performance Assessment next week.  The event is open to the public and we would like to invite everyone to attend these performances.  Students should be familiar with all schedules and … Continue reading →

Last Edited on February 26, 2020 Author-David Raney

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Calendar

January 2021

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  • Winter Break
    Winter Break
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm



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  • Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: 8:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • E-Learning Day
    E-Learning Day
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm



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  • Virtual ONLY Class Meeting
    Virtual ONLY Class Meeting
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: 11:00 am



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  • Symphonic Band Virtual Meeting
    Symphonic Band Virtual Meeting
    Starts: 1:00 pm
    Ends: 2:00 pm



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  • Wind Ensemble Class Meeting
    Wind Ensemble Class Meeting
    Starts: 1:40 pm
    Ends: 2:10 pm



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  • Indoor Percussion Camp
    Indoor Percussion Camp
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: 9:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • Indoor Percussion Camp
    Indoor Percussion Camp
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: 5:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • A-K 3rd and 4th Final Exams
    A-K 3rd and 4th Final Exams
    Starts: 12:00 pm
    Ends: 3:30 pm



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  • Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: 8:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • A-K 1st & 2nd Final Exam
    A-K 1st & 2nd Final Exam
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: 2:15 pm



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  • E-Learning Day
    E-Learning Day
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm



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  • Virtual Students Final Exam
    Virtual Students Final Exam
    Starts: 2:00 pm
    Ends: 3:00 pm

    Location: Virtual Google Classroom Meets



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  • L-Z 3rd & 4th Final Exams
    L-Z 3rd & 4th Final Exams
    Starts: 12:00 pm
    Ends: 3:30 pm



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  • Half Day of School
    Half Day of School
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: 11:15 am



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  • L-Z 1st & 2nd Final Exams
    L-Z 1st & 2nd Final Exams
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: 11:30 am



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  • Martin Luther King Holiday
    Martin Luther King Holiday
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm



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  • Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: 8:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    Starts: 2:30 pm
    Ends: 4:30 pm



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  • Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: 8:00 pm

    Location: Sparkman 9th Grade School, 2680 Jeff Rd NW, Harvest, AL 35749, USA



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  • Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:00 pm

    Location: Band Room


    Description:

    Full band working on American Overture.


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  • Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    Symphonic Band Rehearsal
    Starts: 2:30 pm
    Ends: 4:30 pm



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  • Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
    Starts: 3:30 pm
    Ends: 5:00 pm

    Location: Band Room


    Description:

    Full band working on American Overture.


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  • All-State Auditions
    All-State Auditions
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm

    Location: 2616 Jeff Rd, Harvest, AL 35749, United States



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  • All-State Auditions
    All-State Auditions
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 11:59 pm

    Location: 2616 Jeff Rd, Harvest, AL 35749, United States



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Official Instagram of the Sparkman High School Band.

We really enjoyed the first annual Sparkman Band P We really enjoyed the first annual Sparkman Band Pumpkin Carving Contest. Our students are so talented.
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This feels so good! This feels so good!
So grateful for the opportunity to change our plan So grateful for the opportunity to change our plans and attend the North Alabama Night of Bands tonight in Braly Stadium!!! Looking forward to a great performance tonight at 7:45pm.
You may now see the front lobby of the auditorium You may now see the front lobby of the auditorium showcase some of the band awards over the years. More to come...
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