Membership

Non-audition recruitment is directed toward post high school and adult brass, woodwind and percussion players, as well as junior and senior HS students. Freshmen and sophomore students may be considered for membership by audition or recommendation of their primary instrumental teacher. The age of our memberships spans six decades, and has included three generations as well. 

It is expected that members have the basic skills necessary to work toward their highest level of performance ability, and will commit to the overall growth and musical refinement of the ensemble. This includes reading notes and rhythms, having a secure embouchure for good tone production and demonstrating basic fingering technique.

We are looking for new members from the community and surrounding areas to help fill out our expanding organization. The band is open to interested woodwind, brass and percussion players to join a few rehearsals without obligation.  If you are interested in joining, contact us and someone will respond to answer any questions you may have. 

Membership Fees

Maintaining active membership in the band requires reasonable attendance at rehearsals and performances and payment of an annual membership fee in the amount of $80.00. The membership fee partially supports operational expenses, such as facility fees for rehearsals and performances, development and maintenance of music library (including literature, folders, copy paper, printing) and other office supplies. It also covers the stipend for music instruction by a licensed/degreed director. Full dues payment, or payment schedule arranged with the treasurer, must be documented by the end of October.

Interested musicians are invited to try some rehearsals throughout our season without obligation. After three rehearsals, visiting musicians will be considered members and expected to pay full dues or arrange a payment schedule with the treasurer.

Rehearsal and Meeting times

All rehearsals Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. September-June unless otherwise noted. All rehearsal locations include setup/tear-down time from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.  All Friday concerts are in the PAC.  Start time 7:30 pm., Hall is open 6:00 – 9:30 pm.

2025-2026 Band Meeting Date & Locations

  • September 9 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • September 16 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • September 23 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • September 30 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • October 7 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • October 14 Rehearsal — CMS E109 Band Room
  • October 21 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • October 28 Dress Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • November 4 NO REHEARSAL [Election]
  • November 7* Fall Concert (CCB only) — Spring Lake Park High School Auditorium
  • November 11 NO REHEARSAL
  • November 18 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • November 25 NO REHEARSAL
  • December 2 Dress Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • December 5 Holiday/Joint Concert w/ Forest Lake Community Band — Forest Lake High School
  • December 9 NO REHEARSAL
  • December 16 NO REHEARSAL (Winter Break)
  • December 23 NO REHEARSAL (Winter Break)
  • December 30 NO REHEARSAL (Winter Break)
  • January 6 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • January 13 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • January 20 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • January 27 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • February 3 NO REHEARSAL (Caucus night)
  • February 10 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • February 17 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • February 24 Dress Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • February 27* Winter Concert — CMS Auditorium
  • March 3 NO REHEARSAL
  • March 10 NO REHEARSAL
  • CHS Spring Break: March 9–13
  • FLHS Spring Break: March 6–15
  • March 17 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • March 24 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • March 31 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • April 7 Rehearsal — CMS E109 Band Room
  • April 14 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • April 21 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • April 28 Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • May 5 Dress Rehearsal — CHS Band Room
  • May 8* Spring Concert — CMS Auditorium
  • May 12 NO REHEARSAL
  • May 19 Rehearsal — CMS E109 Band Room
  • May 26 Final Rehearsal (Regular Season) — CMS E109 Band Room

(CHS) Centennial High School (West Building) Band Room:

4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN  55014.  Entrance is on North Road, closest to the CHS sign (across from Pine Drive).  Continue straight down the hallway. The band room is the first door on the left.

(CMS) Centennial Middle School Band Room:

399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN  55014.  Come through main entrance in the center of the L-shaped building.  Turn right,  then come down the “front hall” (windows facing parking lot on right).  At the “Art Dept” sign overhead (next to 1st set of double exit doors) turn left.  Come down the hallway to the band room which is on the left.

(PAC) Centennial Performing Arts Center: (concert location)

4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN  55014. The “PAC” is attached to the west side of Centennial High School.  The Lobby entrance faces the parking lot in between Centennial Elementary and the PA

(FLHS) Forest Lake Area High School Auditorium :

6101 Scandia Trail N, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Please use the south parking lots at the rear of the building and enter through either door 32 or 33. These entrances provide the most direct access to the auditorium.

(FLMS) Forest Lake Area Middle School :

21395 Goodview Ave N, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Visitor parking is available near the entrance.

(FLEC) Forest Lake Area Education Center :

943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

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