Band

Dear Parents and Band Members,
Welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year! Click on the Band Events Calendar below for our performance and event information. Grissom and Prairie View band members can access additional class documentation on Google Classroom and our elementary (5th grade) band members can view class handouts on the Beginning Band portion of this site.
~Mr. Szczasny, Mr. Hodges, & Mr. Forlenza

• Band Events Calendar - Updated on March 17, 2025

2025 - 2026 Band Registration Information
Parents of current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders: please carefully read the information. We ask for your response no later than Friday, May 9.  Summer Band Camp will take place at Prairie View on July 29, 30, 31, August 1, 5, 6, 7.

• View and download the 2025 Band Registration Packet HERE

• Click HERE to complete the form ONLINE. This is perferred. Don't forget to pay the Summer Band Camp fee on Infinite Campus.

IGSMA District Band Contest
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR KSD 140 SYMPHONIC, CONCERT, & CADET BANDS ON ALL RECEIVING A SUPERIOR RATING AT THE 2025 IGSMA DISTRICT BAND CONTEST THIS YEAR.  They will all participate in the IGSMA State Festival at Lockport East High School on Saturday, April 26.
Performances Times:
Concert Band w/ Mr. Forlenza - 8:30 AM
Cadet Band w/ Mr. Hodges - 9:00 AM
Symphonic Band w/ Mr. Szczasny - 9:30 AM