JMU Lab Band Students experience:
- Challenging new music
- A full band experience with individualized instruction from JMU students and staff
- Meeting other driven young musicians from schools around the Shenandoah Valley
Fall Concert Dates
September 9
September 16
September 23
September 30
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28 Concert
Contact: Dr. Will Dabback & Dr. Amy Birdsong
The James Madison University Lab Band encourages the technical and musical development of band students in the Shenandoah Valley. The mission of the JMU Lab Band is to remove barriers to access in music education in the Shenandoah Valley and to provide JMU pre-service music education students an authentic and supported teacher preparation context. The band is a fun and friendly introduction to ensemble collaboration and musicianship for students grades 7-10 with a minimum of 1 year's experience. No application or audition is necessary. All local band students (grades 7-10) are invited to participate and develop musical artistry over a period of 8 weeks through small and large group work.
We are delighted to welcome the help of the JMU chapter of CoVMEA (Collegiate Virginia Music Educators Association), who have supported the launch of the JMU MS Lab Band since the beginning. The support has allowed us to offer this enrichment program at no cost for ALL STUDENTS.
The JMU Lab Band rehearses from 6:30-8:30pm on Mondays from February-April on the JMU campus. Rehearsals include sectionals, large group rehearsals, and individualized musicianship lessons.
The Fall Concert Cycle begins in September 2024. The registration deadline is Friday, August 30, 2024.
Register for Fall 2024 Lab Band
