Center-Stanton Music Department

08/07/2026

Today was the final day of the Beginner's Band camp in Washburn. This crew did an amazing job! I'm always amazed by how much they learn in only three short days. They make me so excited for the year!!

08/05/2026

Here are the 2026-2027 Concert dates for Elementary/JH/HS students! Please mark them on your calendars! Please note that the Elementary concerts are going to be at 2:00 like last year. We're looking forward to seeing the students in just a few weeks! Enjoy the remainder of Summer!!

08/04/2026

Today was a great day watching the excitement as the kids got to play their instruments! It's truly amazing to see how much they learn in such a small time! This year we have 16 kiddos at the camp.

The McLean county band camp is underway!

72 5th graders from around the area are getting their start in the band world.

See their first ever concert this Thursday, August 6 at 11:30am behind the school at the elementary playground. (Weather permitting) Bring a lawn chair!

06/20/2026

Last full day in NYC was the perfect schedule for the end of the trip! We started off by going to the Oculus which is the newest transportation hub for the World Trade area. Next we walked to the One World Observatory. This was built after 9-11 and it's now the tallest building in the U.S. Once we reached the 102 floor, we had 360 degree views of the city! After, we walked to the 9-11 Memorial/museum. This was very moving and great for our students to see. From here we ate at Hudson Foods where we ran into another school group from Hazen! Next was exploring in Rockefeller Plaza then dinner at Ellen's Stardust Diner. Here the wait staff are all musically trained and singing while we're there. They are all there in hopes of making it to Broadway. Last was a cruise along the Hudson River with exceptional views! We're officially boarded and heading back to ND. Thankful for a great crew of students and chaperones!

06/20/2026

Day 3 in NYC: We started the morning by getting on a ferry to Ellis Island where we learned a ton about many of our ancestors as they immigrated into the U.S. Several of us were able to find documents/ info on our own family members that had came through Ellis. We then hopped back on the ferry to Liberty Island to see one of the most famous landmarks! After this, we strolled through Battery Park (right after the Knicks parade!), then we got to explore Little Italy and China Town, followed by dinner at the Hard Rock and seeing the amazing Broadway production of "Wicked".

06/18/2026

2nd full day in NYC was busy but full of fun! We started with a guided bus tour through the city, walked through Central Park, explored Hudson Yards and Chelsea Market, went to the Intrepid Museum, and ended the night watching the Yankees win!

06/17/2026

Day 1 in NYC: Landed this morning and hit the ground running! First stop was lunch at Grand Central Station followed by exploring at Times Square, dinner at Dallas BBQ and watching the Broadway show "The Outsiders"! It was a fantastic day, but we're exhausted!

06/16/2026

We have lots of first time flyers! And a 17th birthday 😀

06/16/2026

90+ people through security in under 15 minutes! NYC here we come!