Mission: To develop an instrumental music program that compliments the district’s goals, school’s mission, and the needs of the students while maintaining a full course curriculum.
UPCOMING DATES
Full Calendar 2026-2027 (NEW) – CHS Band Calendar 26-27
**Various Sectional Specific times over summer. If unsure, please email Mr. Fowler or Mrs. Larsen at [email protected] or tina/[email protected] or your section leader**
*Marching Season – Tuesdays 6-8pm and Thursdays 420-6pm rehearsal days*
Aug 5th and Aug 6th – GUARD and PERCUSSION 1230-4pm
Aug 7th FULL BAND 2-5pm
Aug 13th 4-630 FULL BAND
Aug 14th 4-830 FULL BAND (Dinner Included)
Parent Meeting 630pm in Auditorium
Aug 15th UNIFORM DAY – select times for sign up will be during 1st week of school
Aug 18th Begin “normal” Tuesday 6-8pm
Aug 20th Begin “normal” Thursday 415-530pm
CONGRATULATIONS to Jazz 1 and Jazz 3 for being named “Outstanding HS Band” on the Cafe Stage as well as the Main Stage during Lakeside Jazz Festival! All 4 groups received Superior ratings during this special event – always a highlight of our year!
**Sections may have bonding time or short music sections over the summer in July. These are not mandatory, but are strongly encouraged if available**
Marching Rehearsals – Tuesday 6-8pm and Thursday 4:15 to 6:00pm.
Medical Form (need these by Uniform Day August 15th)– POWER-Band-Health-Form
2026-2027 FULL Band Calendar (new) – CHS Band Calendar 26-27
Want to Volunteer? Begin the process here: https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/
**WIND and PERCUSSION: We will fit you for your marching shoes (Dinkles) on uniform fitting day. You are encouraged to buy your own marching bibbers (marching pants). You can purchase Marching Bibbers here
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Welcome to the POWER of Creekside!
“Spirit, Pride and Honor”
We are looking forward to an amazing 2025-2026 year as we venture into new challenges and excitement. We will be a full band program of 230+ members in Marching. Other Ensembles we offer are Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz One, Jazz Two, Jazz Three, Jazz Four, Super Sax Ensemble, Jazz Combo(s), Percussion Ensemble(s), Color Guard, Indoor Guard and more! The staff who will assist us this year are:
Rick Fowler – Director of Bands
Tina Larsen – Associate Director of Bands
Ricky Belz – Guard Instructor
- If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email one of us, a Booster officer or your section leader. We all look forward to the continuation of an amazing year and are eager to show our Spirit, Pride and Honor to our community of Saint Johns, Florida!!
As always, check often for updates.
Thank You All for making us the POWER of Creekside!
Rick Fowler – Director of Bands – [email protected]
Tina Larsen– Associate Director of Bands – [email protected]
Kelly Street– CHSBBA president –
Florida Bandmasters Association
Updated 6-2-2026
*Saint Johns County has been selected as one of NAMM’s (National Association of Music Merchants) Best Communities for Music Education*
*Saint Johns County and Creekside HS has been selected for the Thelonious Monk Institute as a Peer to Peer presentation and performance school*
*If you are a person with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Mr. Fowler*