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2022-2023 Performance Dates:

Nov 7 - Fall Band Concert - 7pm GZCA
Dec 19 - Holiday Band Concert - 7pm GZCA
Mar 6 - Winter Band Concert - 7pm GZCA 
Apr 5 - 8AA Large Group Contest - ALL DAY - Detroit Lakes 
May 15 - Spring Band Concert - 7pm GZCA
May 29 - Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony - 8am-12pm
​July 4 - 4th of July Parade - 6pm Downtown Brainerd

E-mail Mr. Sommerness

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is open to students grade 10 – 12 based upon a spring audition.  The band meets every day and focuses on individual and ensemble sound, music terminology and other musical constructs.  The band has several performances throughout the year including one in early fall, a holiday concert, a winter concert, large group contest in early spring and another concert in late spring. Students also have the ability to participate in several local and regional honor bands and solo and ensemble contest. The uniform for Symphonic Band men is black pants with black socks, black dress shoes, black long sleeve button up shirt with a black tie. Women should wear black pants with a black blouse with at least ¾ length sleeves and black dress shoes. Members of the symphonic band are also expected to participate in the Marching band and the Warrior Pep Band.  


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Brainerd High School
North Campus
702 South 5th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-454-6200
Brainerd High School 
South Campus
400 Quince Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-454-5200
Forestview Middle School
12149 Knollwood Drive
Baxter, MN 56245
218-454-6000
Brainerd Music Department | 218.454.5384 | 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd MN 56401