Weekly Update: August 10th Through August 14th ~ School Begins! Football @ West Orange! UF/FSU BAND DAY SIGN UPS!

Click here to preorder your food for West Orange! Payment will be made VIA CASH on Tuesday PRIOR to BDMB Rehearsal. Exact Change Is Most Welcomed! 

Band Roster Updates! 

Known roster changes were submitted to our student services team last week. We will be reviewing our Skyward Rosters on Monday to follow up on the current status as well as work with them daily to get students placed in the correct space. If you DO NOT see band on your schedule at all, please email Mr. Langford and Mr. Langston immediately so we can make guidance aware. All performers MUST be in a band class to participate with the Blue Darter Band. #iegyb

College Band Day Sign Ups! 

They are HERE! We need a super fast turnaround on locking in our participation as we have busses to confirm as well as we must confirm our instrumentation (THIS WEEK!) with UF since we perform with them at halftime! Current details for each event will be posted below each graphic. Costs incurred will be for BUS TRANSPORTATION. These are both “extra” experiences and by no means required. They are INCREDIBLE experiences and something to be desired! Attendance is open to all, however, they are a FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED system since seating is limited. If you sign up, you are expected to pay one you receive the Go Fan link for payment. For wind and percussion performers, this is also with the understanding that you are current with all fair share (Band Camp Fee) and anything else outstanding at this time. #iegyb

Click here to sign up for FSU Band Day!

DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th!

Tentative Trip Details

  • Saturday, August 29th
  • $60 Per Traveler (Students & Chaperones)
    • Game Tickets = Free For All Travelers
  • Approximate Times (Subject To Change)
    • 11 AM Departure
    • 4 PM Marching Chiefs Skull Session
    • 7 PM Game Kick Off
  • 9 PM Depart After Halftime For APK
  • 1:30 AM Arrive APK

Click here to sign up for Gator Band Day! 

DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12th! We must know our instrumentation for performing purposes THIS WEEK!

Tentative Trip Details 

  • Saturday, September 12th
  • $40 Per Traveler (Students & Chaperones)
    • Game Tickets = Free For Students/Chaperones Must Purchase Game Ticket
  • Approximate Times (Subject To Change)
    • 5 AM Departure
    • 8 AM Gator Band Day Rehearsal
    • 11 AM Lunch
    • 1 PM Hang Out Time
    • 5:30 PM Game Kick Off
    • 12 AM Arrive APK

So, What Do I Need To Pay To Be In Band? 

Membership within the Blue Darter Band comes with a minimal cost that provides tremendous returns on the educational experience for each participant. Breaking down our costs looks like this:

  • 26-27 Band Fair Share: $250.00 per member
    • Can be broken up into equal payments to help defray paying all at once.
    • Can be fundraised.
    • Email apkbandfinance@gmail.com for more information.
  • Summer 26 Band Camp Fee: $50.00 per member
  • Uniform Cost
    • Rookie Package (Jersey, Hat, Shorts, Shoes, Concert Black Uniform) $165.00
    • Veteran Costs – A La Carte ($ TBD)
      • Depends on items needed. All items can be used for all 4 years.

Our first fundraiser will be up and running VERY SOON! Papa Johns Cards! Get ready to SELL SELL SELL!

Need To Make A Payment? 

Visit our Finance Page to learn how to make payments! Need to use cash? Bring it before rehearsals! Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Weyland are there from 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM each week! Got questions? Look up their contact info via the Band Booster page! Thank you to Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Weyland for your support of the Blue Darter Band! #iegyb

Click Below To Access The Following Pages!

Weekly Update: August 3rd Through August 7th ~ Incredible BDMB Band Camp! Time To Start The School Year! #iegyb

Need To Make A Payment? 

Visit our Finance Page to learn how to make payments! Need to use cash? Bring it before camp! Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Weyland are there from 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM each morning! Got questions? Look up their contact info via the Band Booster page! Thank you to Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Weyland for your support of the Blue Darter Band! #iegyb

Click here for the following pages!

 

Weekly Update: July 27th Through July 31st ~ Band Camp Week 2! Go Big Blue! #iegyb

Click Here For Week 1 Marching Tips From Hunter!

Visit Hunter’s thoughts on Marching!

Week 1 = Great Success!

Been a tremendous week bringing the Fall 2026 BDMB to life! Super excited for an incredible year ahead! Leadership, Percussion, and Color Guard jumped in on Monday and began laying the groundwork for a fantastic BDMB experience. Our rookies came in ready to go on Thursday and learned a great deal towards their start at being a Blue Darter! And on Friday, we welcomed home the Fall 2026 BDMB! It was a wonderful display of family and fun as we came together to kick off a season of DANCING!

Week 2 will be a great opportunity to dig in and begin learning our Pre-Game and Halftime shows for the coming season. And, join us on Friday at 6:30 PM for our Fall 2026 BDMB Premier Show! It is going to be EXCITING! Let’s Go Big Blue!

Visit our Apopka Bands Instagram page to keep up with daily updates on the fun that is happening! #iegyb

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Need To Make A Payment? 

Visit our Finance Page to learn how to make payments! Need to use cash? Bring it before camp! Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Weyland are there from 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM each morning! Got questions? Look up their contact info via the Band Booster page! Thank you to Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Weyland for your support of the Blue Darter Band! #iegyb

Band Camp Info Session!

Click here for the following pages!

Weekly Update: July 20th Through July 24th ~ Time For Band Camp Week 1! #iegyb

It’s Time! Band Camp Week 1!

Questions for this week… 

  • What day should I arrive? See below!
  • Is my ECG/Physical turned in? Finish it up!
  • Am I ready for the best BDMB experience ever? YES! LET’S GO!

Band Camp Info Session!

Click here for the following pages!

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
  • 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)

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!

Click here to enjoy! 

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
  • 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)

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
  • 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