Starts at 7 PM! See you there!
Click here for the meeting link!
- Meeting ID: 816 5187 6459
- Passcode: 380292
Fall 2026 Blue Darter Marching Band – Band Camp Info Session Link!
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Weekly Update: July 13th Through July 17th ~ Almost Time For The 2026 BDMB To Dance! #iegyb
Go Get A FREE Physical & ECG! @ East River HS! Visit link below to PRE-REGISTER! MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE!
Welcome To The Fall 2026 Blue Darter Band!
Click below for info and updates for the coming year!
Click here to complete the 26-27 Incoming Member Info Form! (Must be signed in to OCPS Credentials to complete!)
Click here to complete the 26-27 Incoming Parent Questionnaire!
Click here for the ECG/Physical Page!
Click here for the Finance Page!
Click here to access the Band Booster Page!
Click the pic below to access the Incoming Parent PPT! 
2026-2027 Blue Darter Band Membership Info Page! #iegyb
Welcome!
Click here to complete the 26-27 Incoming Member Info Form! (Must be signed in to OCPS Credentials to complete!)
Click here to complete the 26-27 Incoming Parent Questionnaire!
Click here for the ECG/Physical Page!
Click here for the Finance Page!
Click here to access the Band Booster Page! Updates coming!
Click the pic below to access the Incoming Parent PPT!
Weekly Update: May 18th Through May 22nd ~ Time To Kick Off Fall 2026! Class Of 2026 Graduation Week! #iegyb
Kicking Off A New Year! Fall 2026 Here We Come!
Scroll below to add the dates for the coming year’s kick off events! There is something for everyone! Can’t wait to get the 26-27 Blue Darter Band underway! Got questions? Email the following folks to find out answers!
- Contacts:
- General Band Questions: Mr. Langford and Mr. Langston (Email both of us!)
- jeremy.langford@ocps.net
- thomas.langston@ocps.net
- Parent/Booster Questions: Mrs. Gini Richards
- apopkabands@gmail.com
- ECG/Physical Questions: Mrs. Janice Pedroza
- janice.pedroza@ocps.net
- NEW MEMBERS must complete an ECG and a Physical.
- The ECG is a “one time” baseline test for each participant.
- RETURNING MEMBERS must complete an updated Physical.
- Physicals are updated/completed each year.
- ECG Reference Materials
- Free ECG Dates
- Letter To Parents
- ECG FAQs
- ECG Flyer (Scroll through to find the specific event you wish to attend for the Sign Up QR)
- General Band Questions: Mr. Langford and Mr. Langston (Email both of us!)
- Upcoming Dates:
- Fall 2026 BDMB Kick Off Party: Monday, May 18th 6;30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Fall 2026 Band Parent Meeting (For ALL Blue Darter Band Parents – including INCOMING MEMBER PARENTS!) Tuesday, May 19th, 7:00 PM
- Fall 2026 BDMB Drumline/Front Ensemble Auditions
- Dates shared this week!
- Fall 2026 Band Camp Dates:
- Week 1: July 20th – July 24th
- Week 2: July 27th – July 31st
- Specifics for each week will be shared later this week in a separate post.
All State Music Has Been Published!
Visit the Florida Bandmasters website to get the new details for the 2026-2027 school year! Both Concert & Jazz information is listed! #iegyb
CutTime & 2025-2026 Band Fair Share Payment Link!
Please visit the link below to begin paying for this part of our membership experience which includes our 2025-2026 Fair Share, Uniform Costs, and, School-Owned Uniform costs. Any past due monies may also be paid at this link. The Blue Darter Band has fronted a great deal of the funds necessary to start the year and now that we have our payment system up and running we need to recuperate the funding needed to continue our operations as a band family. Please click the link below to take care of this as soon as possible.
2025-2026 Blue Darter Band Fair Share
CutTime will be shared with everyone this week so you can look at your Student Account for the 25-26 School Year. The above SchoolCashOnline link will be for all payments that need to be made to the Blue Darter Band.
Looking Ahead! Calendar Updates!
Our 2026 Spring Calendar has been updated! You can see all dates below as well as on the right hand side of the page to access our Google Calendar. Please review and add to your family calendars for planning purposes.
Please visit the Blue Darter Band Calendar Page to see our complete Spring 2026 Schedule!
- May 2026
- Drumline Nights
- 5.12 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- 5.19 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- 5:20 PM 6:30 PM Audition Night
- Fall 2026 Kick Off Party 5.18
- Band Booster Meeting & New Incoming Parent Meeting 5.19 7 PM Band Room
- Class Of ’26 Graduation 5.22 @ Kia Center (26-27 Wind Symphony Performance)
- Memorial Day Holiday 5.25
- Leadership Mini Camp
- 5.26 (Afternoon)
- 5.28 (Morning)
- Last Day Of School 5.27
- Wolf Lake Walk Out (Afternoon TBD)
- Drumline Nights
Weekly Update: May 11th Through May 16th ~ Happy Mother’s Day! It’s Leadership, Drumline, Bandy’s, and Football Time! #iegyb
Happiest of HAPPY Mother’s Days to all of our Blue Darter Band Mothers! THANK YOU for all you do to ensure we are all taken care of each and every day! We love you all! #iegyb
2025-2026 Bandy Awards!
It is getting close to that time of year! Get ready for an amazing night of celebrating the Blue Darter Band’s 25-26 season at our annual Bandy’s! Details and the ticket link will be posted soon for the event! Get ready!
SENIORS: Please bring in your Senior Banner to be hung at the Bandy’s! Place it in the box at the front of the room this week!
Click here to purchase your Bandy Award’s Tickets via GoFan!
Looking Ahead To Next Week!
“Doc’s Way”! The New AHS Fight Song!
Enjoy our recent tribute to Dr. Paul Howell, APK Alum and teacher as we unveil Doc’s Way for our Fight Song which once again includes the vocals!
Kicking Off A New Year! Fall 2026 Here We Come!
Scroll below to add the dates for the coming year’s kick off events! There is something for everyone! Can’t wait to get the 26-27 Blue Darter Band underway! Got questions? Email the following folks to find out answers!
- Contacts:
- General Band Questions: Mr. Langford and Mr. Langston (Email both of us!)
- jeremy.langford@ocps.net
- thomas.langston@ocps.net
- Parent/Booster Questions: Mrs. Gini Richards
- apopkabands@gmail.com
- ECG/Physical Questions: Mrs. Janice Pedroza
- janice.pedroza@ocps.net
- NEW MEMBERS must complete an ECG and a Physical.
- The ECG is a “one time” baseline test for each participant.
- RETURNING MEMBERS must complete an updated Physical.
- Physicals are updated/completed each year.
- ECG Reference Materials
- Free ECG Dates
- Letter To Parents
- ECG FAQs
- ECG Flyer (Scroll through to find the specific event you wish to attend for the Sign Up QR)
- General Band Questions: Mr. Langford and Mr. Langston (Email both of us!)
- Upcoming Dates:
- Fall 2026 BDMB Kick Off Party: Monday, May 18th 6;30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Fall 2026 Band Parent Meeting (For ALL Blue Darter Band Parents – including INCOMING MEMBER PARENTS!) Tuesday, May 19th, 7:00 PM
- Fall 2026 BDMB Drumline/Front Ensemble Auditions
- Dates shared this week!
- Fall 2026 Band Camp Dates:
- Week 1: July 20th – July 24th
- Week 2: July 27th – July 31st
- Specifics for each week will be shared later this week in a separate post.
All State Music Has Been Published!
Visit the Florida Bandmasters website to get the new details for the 2026-2027 school year! Both Concert & Jazz information is listed! #iegyb
CutTime & 2025-2026 Band Fair Share Payment Link!
Please visit the link below to begin paying for this part of our membership experience which includes our 2025-2026 Fair Share, Uniform Costs, and, School-Owned Uniform costs. Any past due monies may also be paid at this link. The Blue Darter Band has fronted a great deal of the funds necessary to start the year and now that we have our payment system up and running we need to recuperate the funding needed to continue our operations as a band family. Please click the link below to take care of this as soon as possible.
2025-2026 Blue Darter Band Fair Share
CutTime will be shared with everyone this week so you can look at your Student Account for the 25-26 School Year. The above SchoolCashOnline link will be for all payments that need to be made to the Blue Darter Band.
Looking Ahead! Calendar Updates!
Our 2026 Spring Calendar has been updated! You can see all dates below as well as on the right hand side of the page to access our Google Calendar. Please review and add to your family calendars for planning purposes.
Please visit the Blue Darter Band Calendar Page to see our complete Spring 2026 Schedule!
- May 2026
- Drumline Nights
- 5.12 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- 5.19 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- 5:20 PM 6:30 PM Audition Night
- Fall 2026 Kick Off Party 5.18
- Band Booster Meeting & New Incoming Parent Meeting 5.19 7 PM Band Room
- Class Of ’26 Graduation 5.22 @ Kia Center (26-27 Wind Symphony Performance)
- Memorial Day Holiday 5.25
- Leadership Mini Camp
- 5.26 (Afternoon)
- 5.28 (Morning)
- Last Day Of School 5.27
- Wolf Lake Walk Out (Afternoon TBD)
- Drumline Nights
Weekly Update: May 4th Through May 8th ~ Leadership Training Session Week!
Bandy Awards!
It is getting close to that time of year! Get ready for an amazing night of celebrating the Blue Darter Band’s 25-26 season at our annual Bandy’s! Details and the ticket link will be posted soon for the event! Get ready!
SENIORS: Please bring in your Senior Banner to be hung at the Bandy’s! Place it in the box at the front of the room this week!
Kicking Off A New Year! Fall 2026 Here We Come!
Scroll below to add the dates for the coming year’s kick off events! There is something for everyone! Can’t wait to get the 26-27 Blue Darter Band underway! Got questions? Email the following folks to find out answers!
- Contacts:
- General Band Questions: Mr. Langford and Mr. Langston (Email both of us!)
- jeremy.langford@ocps.net
- thomas.langston@ocps.net
- Parent/Booster Questions: Mrs. Gini Richards
- apopkabands@gmail.com
- ECG/Physical Questions: Mrs. Janice Pedroza
- janice.pedroza@ocps.net
- NEW MEMBERS must complete an ECG and a Physical.
- The ECG is a “one time” baseline test for each participant.
- RETURNING MEMBERS must complete an updated Physical.
- Physicals are updated/completed each year.
- ECG Reference Materials
- Free ECG Dates
- Letter To Parents
- ECG FAQs
- ECG Flyer (Scroll through to find the specific event you wish to attend for the Sign Up QR)
- General Band Questions: Mr. Langford and Mr. Langston (Email both of us!)
- Upcoming Dates:
- Fall 2026 BDMB Kick Off Party: Monday, May 18th 6;30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Fall 2026 Band Parent Meeting (For ALL Blue Darter Band Parents – including INCOMING MEMBER PARENTS!) Tuesday, May 19th, 7:00 PM
- Fall 2026 BDMB Drumline/Front Ensemble Auditions
- Dates shared this week!
- Fall 2026 Band Camp Dates:
- Week 1: July 20th – July 24th
- Week 2: July 27th – July 31st
- Specifics for each week will be shared later this week in a separate post.
All State Music Has Been Published!
Visit the Florida Bandmasters website to get the new details for the 2026-2027 school year! Both Concert & Jazz information is listed! #iegyb
CutTime & 2025-2026 Band Fair Share Payment Link!
Please visit the link below to begin paying for this part of our membership experience which includes our 2025-2026 Fair Share, Uniform Costs, and, School-Owned Uniform costs. Any past due monies may also be paid at this link. The Blue Darter Band has fronted a great deal of the funds necessary to start the year and now that we have our payment system up and running we need to recuperate the funding needed to continue our operations as a band family. Please click the link below to take care of this as soon as possible.
2025-2026 Blue Darter Band Fair Share
CutTime will be shared with everyone this week so you can look at your Student Account for the 25-26 School Year. The above SchoolCashOnline link will be for all payments that need to be made to the Blue Darter Band.
Looking Ahead! Calendar Updates!
Our 2026 Spring Calendar has been updated! You can see all dates below as well as on the right hand side of the page to access our Google Calendar. Please review and add to your family calendars for planning purposes.
Please visit the Blue Darter Band Calendar Page to see our complete Spring 2026 Schedule!
- May 2026
- Leadership Interviews 5.12
- Leadership Announcement 5.14
- Blue Darter Football Spring Game @ Tavares HS 5.15
- Bandy Awards 5.16
- Fall 2026 Kick Off Party 5.18
- Band Booster Meeting 5.19 7 PM Band Room
- Class Of ’26 Graduation 5.22 @ Kia Center (26-27 Wind Symphony Performance)
- Memorial Day Holiday 5.25
Weekly Update: April 27th Through May 1st ~ It’s Spring Prism Week! ONE NIGHT ONLY! Get Your TIX ASAP! #iegyb
Time for a Prism Concert!
Ticket sales are live! ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Ticket pricing: $15 premium seating/$10 Regular Seating/$7.00 Student seating (with Student Email)/AHS Faculty $0.00 (with OCPS Email)
Click here to purchase: https://teachtix.com/apopkahs/blue-darter-band-spring-prism-concert
CutTime & 2025-2026 Band Fair Share Payment Link!
Please visit the link below to begin paying for this part of our membership experience which includes our 2025-2026 Fair Share, Uniform Costs, and, School-Owned Uniform costs. Any past due monies may also be paid at this link. The Blue Darter Band has fronted a great deal of the funds necessary to start the year and now that we have our payment system up and running we need to recuperate the funding needed to continue our operations as a band family. Please click the link below to take care of this as soon as possible.
2025-2026 Blue Darter Band Fair Share
CutTime will be shared with everyone this week so you can look at your Student Account for the 25-26 School Year. The above SchoolCashOnline link will be for all payments that need to be made to the Blue Darter Band.
Looking Ahead! Calendar Updates!
Our 2026 Spring Calendar has been updated! You can see all dates below as well as on the right hand side of the page to access our Google Calendar. Please review and add to your family calendars for planning purposes.
Please visit the Blue Darter Band Calendar Page to see our complete Spring 2026 Schedule!
- May 2026
- Leadership Interviews 5.12-13
- Leadership Announcement 5.15
- Bandy Awards 5.16
- Fall 2026 Kick Off Party 5.18
- Band Booster Meeting 5.19 7 PM Band Room
- Class Of ’26 Graduation 5.22 @ Kia Center (26-27 Wind Symphony Performance)
- Memorial Day Holiday 5.25
Weekly Update: April 20th Through April 24th ~ Spring Prism PREP Week! Senior CFE Week! #iegyb
Time for a Prism Concert! Ticket sales are live!
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Ticket pricing: $15 premium seating/$10 Regular Seating/$7.00 Student seating (with Student Email)/AHS Faculty $0.00 (with OCPS Email)
Click here to purchase: https://teachtix.com/apopkahs/blue-darter-band-spring-prism-concert
Congratulations Hieu-Thien Dang! All County Jazzer!
Great job representing APK at the OCPS All County Jazz event this weekend! Masterful concert performance and experience by all! Bravo! #iegyb
Spring Prism Updates!
Solo & Small Group Call Backs will be on Wednesday, April 8th! Those who were listed in the Friday Clock In are elegible to come back to continue the path towards performance in the Spring Prism. Use the given feedback to make adjustments in your performance. #iegyb
CutTime & 2025-2026 Band Fair Share Payment Link!
Please visit the link below to begin paying for this part of our membership experience which includes our 2025-2026 Fair Share, Uniform Costs, and, School-Owned Uniform costs. Any past due monies may also be paid at this link. The Blue Darter Band has fronted a great deal of the funds necessary to start the year and now that we have our payment system up and running we need to recuperate the funding needed to continue our operations as a band family. Please click the link below to take care of this as soon as possible.
2025-2026 Blue Darter Band Fair Share
CutTime will be shared with everyone this week so you can look at your Student Account for the 25-26 School Year. The above SchoolCashOnline link will be for all payments that need to be made to the Blue Darter Band.
Looking Ahead! Calendar Updates!
Our 2026 Spring Calendar has been updated! You can see all dates below as well as on the right hand side of the page to access our Google Calendar. Please review and add to your family calendars for planning purposes.
Please visit the Blue Darter Band Calendar Page to see our complete Spring 2026 Schedule!
- April 2026Leadership Training Sessions 4.20-4.24
- Student Holiday 4.24
- Spring Prism Week 4.27 – 4.29Rehearsals M-W (After School)
- Performance = Wednesday!Thursday/Friday cancelled due to GradBash.
- May 2026Leadership Interviews 5.4-5.5
- Leadership Announcement 5.8
- Jazz Under The Stars 5.12
- Bandy Awards 5.16
- Fall 2026 Kick Off Party 5.18
- Band Booster Meeting 5.19 7 PM Band Room
- Class Of ’26 Graduation 5.22 @ Kia Center (26-27 Wind Symphony Performance)
- Memorial Day Holiday 5.25
Weekly Update: April 6th Through April 11th ~ It’s Orange Blossom Week! Concert Band Recording Session! Baseball Pep Band! Let’s Go! #iegyb
Congratulations Varsity Winterguard!
Scholastic A Gold Medalist in the 2026 FFCC Circuit Championships! We are so incredibly proud of you all! BRAVO!!!!!!!!!
Spring Prism Updates!
Solo & Small Group Call Backs will be on Wednesday, April 8th! Those who were listed in the Friday Clock In are elegible to come back to continue the path towards performance in the Spring Prism. Use the given feedback to make adjustments in your performance. #iegyb
Orange Blossom Jazz Is This Week!
Thursday, April 9th is set up day! Friday, April 10th, and Saturday, April 11th are show days! A ton of fun is on the horizon! Looking forward to it! VIST THE BAND APP FOR THE SIGN UP GENIUS TO HELP MAKE BRING IT TO LIFE! #iegyb
CutTime & 2025-2026 Band Fair Share Payment Link!
Please visit the link below to begin paying for this part of our membership experience which includes our 2025-2026 Fair Share, Uniform Costs, and, School-Owned Uniform costs. Any past due monies may also be paid at this link. The Blue Darter Band has fronted a great deal of the funds necessary to start the year and now that we have our payment system up and running we need to recuperate the funding needed to continue our operations as a band family. Please click the link below to take care of this as soon as possible.
2025-2026 Blue Darter Band Fair Share
CutTime will be shared with everyone this week so you can look at your Student Account for the 25-26 School Year. The above SchoolCashOnline link will be for all payments that need to be made to the Blue Darter Band.
Looking Ahead! Calendar Updates!
Our 2026 Spring Calendar has been updated! You can see all dates below as well as on the right hand side of the page to access our Google Calendar. Please review and add to your family calendars for planning purposes.
Please visit the Blue Darter Band Calendar Page to see our complete Spring 2026 Schedule!
- April 2026
- Concert Band Recording Day! 4th Period
- Band Booster Meeting 4.7 7 PM Band Room
- Orange Blossom Jazz Festival 4.10-4.11
- Leadership Training Sessions 4.20-4.24
- Student Holiday 4.24
- Spring Prism Week 4.27 – 4.29
- Rehearsals M-W (After School)
- Performance = Wednesday!
- Thursday/Friday cancelled due to GradBash.
- May 2026
- Leadership Interviews 5.4-5.5
- Leadership Announcement 5.8
- Jazz Under The Stars 5.12
- Bandy Awards 5.16
- Fall 2026 Kick Off Party 5.18
- Band Booster Meeting 5.19 7 PM Band Room
- Class Of ’26 Graduation 5.22 @ Kia Center (26-27 Wind Symphony Performance)
- Memorial Day Holiday 5.25
Weekly Update: March 23rd Through March 27th ~ Welcome Back! Final 9th Weeks! We Have An Incredible Finish In Front Of Us! #iegyb
Congratulations To Our State S&E Performers!
We are proud of our members that went above and beyond to take time over Spring Break to perform at the annual State S&E event held at Seminole HS in Sanford! Our performers, Aiden Dillera, Serafina Locke, Alex Melendez, Matteo Viscardi, and Ashton Duguid-Petrakis all gave fantastic performances and were wonderful ambassadors of our school! Way to go!!! #iegyb
Blue Darter Sports Central Radio Show!
Thanks to our cast that participated in the Roger Williams Show on Friday, March 13th! When the podcast drops soon we will post it for all to check out! Thanks to Roger and Pete Paquette for their fervent support of all things Blue Darters! We are grateful to both of you for recognizing the incredible things going on at Apopka High School! #iegyb
Spring Prism Updates!
Solo & Small Group Auditions will be on Wednesday, April 1st! No kidding! This will be the day set aside to hear any and all performers that interested in performing within this setting at the Spring Prism concert.
Our concert week schedule will be solidified this week. There MAY be some alterations. Will confirm the schedule by end of week. Please plan to coordinate your schedule as needed to make it happen. Thanks for your understanding! #iegyb
Concert Band Upcoming MPA Schedule!
- Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 24th 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
- Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 31st 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
- Rehearsal: Thursday, April 2nd 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM (Going to need to add this one…)
- MPA DAY: Monday, April 6th (Meet after school – Schedule TBD)
Orange Blossom Jazz Is Just Around The Corner!
Thursday, April 9th is set up day! Friday, April 10th, and Saturday, April 11th are show days! A ton of fun is on the horizon! Looking forward to it! #iegyb
CutTime & 2025-2026 Band Fair Share Payment Link!
Please visit the link below to begin paying for this part of our membership experience which includes our 2025-2026 Fair Share, Uniform Costs, and, School-Owned Uniform costs. Any past due monies may also be paid at this link. The Blue Darter Band has fronted a great deal of the funds necessary to start the year and now that we have our payment system up and running we need to recuperate the funding needed to continue our operations as a band family. Please click the link below to take care of this as soon as possible.
2025-2026 Blue Darter Band Fair Share
CutTime will be shared with everyone this week so you can look at your Student Account for the 25-26 School Year. The above SchoolCashOnline link will be for all payments that need to be made to the Blue Darter Band.
Looking Ahead! Calendar Updates!
Our 2026 Spring Calendar has been updated! You can see all dates below as well as on the right hand side of the page to access our Google Calendar. Please review and add to your family calendars for planning purposes.
Please visit the Blue Darter Band Calendar Page to see our complete Spring 2026 Schedule!
- March 2026
- MPA Rehearsals
- Concert Band & Percussion 3.24, 3.31 (Tuesday: 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM)
- MPA Rehearsals
- April 2026
- Spring Prism Solo/Small Group Auditions, 4.1.26 After School
- MPA Rehearsals
- Concert Band & Percussion 4.2 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM (Thursday’s: 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM)
- Concert MPA 4.6 (Concert Band)
- Band Booster Meeting 4.7 7 PM Band Room
- Orange Blossom Jazz Festival 4.10-4.11
- Leadership Training Sessions 4.20-4.24
- Student Holiday 4.24
- Spring Prism Week 4.27 – 5.1
- Rehearsals M-W (After School)
- Performance = Friday Only (Evening)
- Thursday cancelled due to GradBash.
- May 2026
- Leadership Interviews 5.4-5.5
- Leadership Announcement 5.8
- Jazz Under The Stars 5.12
- Bandy Awards 5.16
- Fall 2026 Kick Off Party 5.18
- Band Booster Meeting 5.19 7 PM Band Room
- Class Of ’26 Graduation 5.22 @ Kia Center (26-27 Wind Symphony Performance)
- Memorial Day Holiday 5.25
Apopka High School Band 