Sun Prairie Bands

“Move beyond the notes to cultivate a life long passion and drive for creativity, curiosity, and community through a vision of students as accomplished learners and evolving musicians in pursuit of artistry”

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Welcome to the Sun Prairie Band Boosters Website!

Sun Prairie Bands are proud to include over 750 students in grades 6 - 12 at five different buildings.   This website will help you find more information about all the bands and related opportunities in Sun Prairie. 

Schools, Programs, and supporters of Sun Prairie Bands:
Sun Prairie East High School
  • The High School is home to students in 9th - 12th grade.
Directors - Joe Mesner, Mark Davison

Sun Prairie West High School
  • The High School is home to students in 9th - 12th grade.
Directors -  Matt McVeigh, Mark Davison

Central Middle School (CHUMS)
  • Central Heights is one of three 6th, 7th, & 8th grade buildings. 
Directors - an Melrose, Evan Metcalf

Patrick Marsh Middle School (PMMS)
  • Patrick Marsh is one of three 6th, 7th, & 8th grade buildings. 
Directors - Jen Diallo, Becky Rush

Prairie View Middle School (PVMS)
  • Prairie View is one of three 6th, 7th, & 8th grade buildings. 
Director - Erin Gleason, Nicole Vaughn

Sound of Sun Prairie (SOSP)
  • The Sound of Sun Prairie is Sun Prairie's summer marching band
Director - Matt McVeigh

Sun Prairie Band Boosters (SPBB)
The Band Boosters are an integral component of the band program that support all bands in Sun Prairie.

Bernie Powers Band Foundation (BPBF)
This foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the long-term success of band music education at Sun Prairie.

Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD)
The Sun Prairie Bands website is supported through the Sun Prairie Band Boosters.  If you are looking for more information specifically related to the school district,  please visit their homepage: http://www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/

History

Music has been prominent in the community since 1876 when the Sun Prairie Brass Band Association was first formed by Dr. Charles Crosse. The SPBBA supported the Sun Prairie Cornet Band which played at many community events and holiday functions throughout its’ existence. In 1907 music first became a part of the Sun Prairie public school curriculum and the first public school band was created in 1925. Today there are over 750 students enrolled in Sun Prairie public school bands.