Ames High School Band Boosters

05/18/2026

🎶 Don’t miss the FINAL Ames High School Band Concert of the year TONIGHT! 🎶

📍 AHS Pops Concert
🗓 Monday, May 18
🕢 Concert begins at 7:30 PM
📌 Harrison Barnes Gymnasium

This special evening will feature performances by the band, choir, and orchestra in what is sure to be an amazing musical wrap-up to the 2025–2026 school year! From talented students to unforgettable performances, it’s a night you won’t want to miss.

Come out and support these incredible musicians and celebrate a fantastic year of music together! 🎺🎻🎼🎤

04/27/2026

Hello everyone,

The previous post had an incorrect time for the Band concert TONIGHT, concert is at 6:30 PM! Apologies for the miscommunication

📅 Monday, April 27, 2026
🕢 6:30 PM
📍 Wayne “Hank” Hansen Performing Arts Center
💲 $5 Adults | $3 Students | $10 Family Max
Featuring performances by the 9th Grade Concert Band and the 10–12 Concert Band.

04/21/2026

It’s hard to believe the school year is already winding down—what an incredible year it’s been! The growth, dedication, and heart these students have shown has been amazing to watch, and we’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished.

We’d love for you to come celebrate their hard work at our upcoming concerts:

🎶 Ames High School Band Spring Concert
📅 Monday, April 27, 2026
🕢 6:30 PM
📍 Wayne “Hank” Hansen Performing Arts Center
💲 $5 Adults | $3 Students | $10 Family Max
Featuring performances by the 9th Grade Concert Band and the 10–12 Concert Band.

🎶 Symphonic Band Concert
📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Wayne “Hank” Hansen Performing Arts Center
💛 Free will donation
Featuring the 10–12 Symphonic Band.

These concerts are a great way to celebrate a fantastic year and support these talented students. We hope to see you there!

03/13/2026

Please see the district announcement

Today, the Ames Community School District released its Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Property Tax Levy FY2027. The public hearing will be held on March 23, 2026, at 5:30 pm. View the full notice: https://amescsd.org/departments/business/financial-reports/

02/26/2026

It’s almost time for our Ames High School Band Winter Concert! 🎶❄️

Join us for an evening of outstanding music from our talented student musicians as they showcase all of their hard work from this season.

📅 Thursday, March 5
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Wayne "Hank" Hansen Performing Arts Center

Admission:
$5 Adults
$3 Students
$10 Family Max

The concert will feature performances by the 9th Grade Band, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band—a wonderful opportunity to hear the full progression of our high school program in one evening!

Bring your family, invite a friend, and come support these dedicated musicians. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎺🥁🎷

02/12/2026

🎶 Busy Week Ahead for Ames High Jazz & Concert Bands! 🎶

Join us this evening at 7:30 PM for a fantastic Jazz Encounters Concert featuring ALL of our Ames High Jazz students!
📍 Ames High School Wayne 'Hank' Hansen PAC
🎟 Admission: $5 adults | $3 students | $10 family maximum

Then keep the music going this weekend and beyond:

🎷 Saturday – Jazz 1 at the SE Polk Jazz Festival
Admission: $10 adults | $5 students
Important: This event is card or advance ticket only—no cash will be accepted.
Purchase tickets here:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202507220536553037b3eb5225c8a40/checkout

🎺 Monday – Concert Band at the All-Iowa Concert Band Festival
Held at Johnston High School. The AHS concert band performs at 4:05 PM and the performance is free and open to the public.

It’s an exciting few days for our talented musicians—come out and show your support! Go Ames High Bands! 💙🎼.
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02/03/2026

🎶 Get Ready for a Night of Jazz! 🎶

Join us next week for the Ames High School Jazz Encounters concert on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM in the Wayne “Hank” Hansen Performing Arts Center.

This exciting evening will feature performances by:
🎷 Jazz 1
🎺 Jazz 2
🎹 Jazz 1 Combo

Come support our talented student musicians and enjoy an incredible variety of jazz styles and sounds!

Admission:
$5 – Adults
$3 – Students
$10 max for families

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us fill the PAC with a great audience for these hardworking performers. We hope to see you there! 🎼

01/15/2026

What a packed week it’s been for the Ames High School Band! 🎶

On Saturday, January 10, we were proud to have 8 Ames High Band students participate in the SCIBA Honor Band held at Ankeny High School. Congratulations to these outstanding musicians:

• Rhea Rudrapatna – flute
• Sophie Song – flute
• Eleanore Castellano – oboe
• Tate Tepstra – alto saxophone
• Anna DeBoest – trumpet
• Dominique Whaley – trumpet
• Lucas Dressler – trombone
• Michaela West – percussion

The excitement continued Tuesday night as AHS Jazz 1 took the stage at Noce Jazz Club in downtown Des Moines, performing alongside the Des Moines Big Band—an unforgettable experience for our students!

We wrap up the week tomorrow with AHS Jazz 1 at the Triton Jazz Festival. If you missed Tuesday’s performance, you can still catch them in Fort Dodge, performing at 9:30 AM at the Iowa Central College Auditorium.

Way to go, Little Cyclones—what an incredible week of music and achievement! 🎷🎺🎶

01/12/2026

🎶 Don't miss a Night of Jazz! 🎶

It’s hard to believe it’s already a new year—and that we’re halfway through the school year! Time is flying, and our talented AHS Jazz 1 students are in full swing. 🎷✨

Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to see AHS Jazz 1 perform live on stage in Des Moines at Noce, sharing the night with the Des Moines Big Band!

📅 Tuesday, January 13
📍 Noce | Des Moines
🕖 Des Moines Big Band: 7:00–8:30 PM
🕣 Ames Jazz 1: 8:30 PM

🎟 Tickets: https://www.nocedsm.com/

Come out and support these incredible student musicians—we hope to see you there! 🎶👏

11/25/2025

🎷 Ames High Night of Jazz Concert 🎷
📅 Monday, December 1
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Wayne “Hank” Hansen Performing Arts Center

It’s hard to believe we’re already kicking off jazz band performance season! Mark your calendars and join us for the very first concert of the year featuring Jazz 1 and Jazz 2 as they take the stage for an evening of great music.

🎺 Free Admission — All Are Welcome!
Come support our student musicians and enjoy the start of another amazing jazz season. See you there!