Anchor Bay Bands News Feed
Upcoming Events
- ABHS: Winter Concerts
- December 3: 9th Grade Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Lab
- December 4: Concert/Cadet Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble
- Call Times
- MS South: Middle School South Winter Concert
- When: Monday, December 16th at 7:00pm
- Where: Anchor Bay High School Auditorium
- Call Times: TBD
- Solo and Ensemble - Click the link for info!
- January 18 - HS Chamber and Middle School
- February 1 - High School
- February 6-7: CMU Jazz Weekend Trip
How to stay up to date with ABHS Instrumental Music!
- Check the "Calendar" page of the website and remember to click on the events for info!
- Find the news on the band page that your musician belongs to under "Bands" on our website!
- Keep your students Band Handbook from September with the yearly "Calendar of Events!"
- Follow "AnchorBayBands" on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube!
- Like "Anchor Band Boosters" on Facebook and become involved!
- Subscribe to our "Google Calendar" and get current info right to your device!
- Go to the bottom of any page of the website for News, Quick Links and Social Media.
ALWAYS STRIVING FOR
THE NEXT LEVEL OF
EXCELLENCE
Instrumental music in the Anchor Bay School District is a rich tradition of musical excellence beginning in sixth grade, Middle School sixth grade students meet in classes of mixed instrumentation every day as one of their electives. Depending on the middle school, seventh and eighth grade students are either grouped by ability level or grade level.
The Anchor Bay music programs have blossomed to include approximately 1000 students district-wide including about 275 student-musicians in one or more of the high school ensembles.The secondary bands consistently receive first division ratings in district and state MSBOA festivals and the Anchor Bay School District music program was recognized in 2006 as one of the “Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America” by the American Music Conference.
BE A PART OF
SOMETHING GREAT
The Anchor Bay Marching Tars are Anchor Bays High School's award-winning marching band that competes throughout Macomb County, Michigan. This prestigious group is comprised of young musicians and dancers who share a passion for performing and strive for excellence. The marching band nurtures responsible characteristics like setting goals and knowing how to finish the job.
Make Life-Long Friends
Playing music in a group teaches teamwork, how to work together, and the joy and rewards of group accomplishment. Band members share efforts and experiences, and are often friends for life.
Travel
Being a part of the Anchor Bay band program allows students the unique opportunity to travel. In 2022 the band traveled and performed at Disney World. In 2024, the Tars Marching band traveled to and performed in New York City!
A Family Affair
We encourage all parents to get involved in our booster organization. Anchor Bay Band Boosters have been blessed for many years with an incredible group of talented, dedicated volunteers with an amazing array of skills and abilities.
BE A PART OF SOMETHING
BIGGER THAN YOURSELF
Team Work
One of the best things about marching band is that each individual member is as important as the next. There’s no such thing as having too many people, as long as the members are able to work together as a team. While each member has their own responsibilities, it all comes together to form one thing: a marching band. In the process of learning each movement and memorizing each note, your child’s bond with the other members will help the band accomplish their overall goals.
Personal Growth
For students who are especially shy or afraid of performing in front of others, joining a marching band can help calm their fears and boost their self-confidence. Additionally, by sharing in the same experiences and downfalls with a group of like minded individuals, your child will have access to a built-in support system from which they can personally grow and develop. Each time your child takes the stage or gears up for a performance, they’ll gain a little bit more confidence.
Time Management
Any marching band member can agree that being part of a marching band is a huge time commitment. Between two hour rehearsals two to three days a week, high school exhibitions, and performing at football games and competitions, finding the time for homework, after-school jobs, and other activities can be difficult. However, in the end, your child will quickly learn how to manage their time- a skill many adults continue to have problems with later in life.
