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
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
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.
ECG Flyer(Scroll through to find the specific event you wish to attend for the Sign Up QR)
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.
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.
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.
ECG Flyer(Scroll through to find the specific event you wish to attend for the Sign Up QR)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great Night Supporting Blue Darter Baseball! #iegyb
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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.
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.
2026 Orange Blossom Jazz Festival Schedule Is Released!
Click the logo above to visit the OBJF page and see the 2026 lineup! It is going to be incredible!
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.
WEEKLY UPDATED HAS BEEN UPDATED! READ BELOW IN RED!!!
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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.
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 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.
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.
We have had an amazing week as we kick off the Spring Semester! Starting with our MLK Parade on Monday, our annual Wind Symphony Sectional Night, having the opportunity to showcase our London trip at the City of Apopka Council Meeting, bring out the Basketball Pep Band for both a girls and boys game, hold two fantastic rehearsals with both our Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony and see six of our members perform in Honor Bands this week! It has been INCREDIBLE! Check out the pics and be sure to check out the London Recap Video!
Orange Blossom Jazz Festival Planning Time!
Tuesday evening we kick off our first planning session for the 2026 Orange Blossom Jazz Festival! We are looking forward to an incredible event on April 10 & 11, 2026 that will feature fifty performance ensembles this year! We are excited to showcase some incredible talent this year and provide incredible performance opportunities for many young jazzers! Our initial planning session will be on Tuesday at 7 PM!Our needs include overall event management and administrative duties, concessions and merchandise, sponsorships, social media, hospitality and more! Come and join us to help create a sensational event for all to enjoy!
2025-2026 Band Fair Share Payment Link Is NOW AVAILABLE!
Please visit this link to begin paying for this part of our membership experience. 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. Note, if you are travelling with us to London, you will not see this on your account as this is already built into your travel fees.
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.