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Welcome to our New Ponderosa HS Band Website!
The Ponderosa High School Bruin Bands provide students with meaningful opportunities to grow as musicians, leaders, and teammates. Our program includes marching band, concert band, beginning instruments, jazz band, indoor percussion, and color guard. Supported by dedicated music educators, administrators, community members, and the Bruin Band Boosters, our programs promote excellence in music education and foster a strong sense of community in Shingle Springs, California.
Whether you are a student, parent, alumni member, or community supporter, this site is your home for schedules, program information, events, and ways to support the Ponderosa High School Bruin Bands.
Welcome to the Bruin Band Community!
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Learn about student opportunities in the concert bands, jazz band, marching band, color guard, winter percussion, beginning instruments, and music appreciation.
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Find rehearsals, performances, competitions, festivals, booster meetings, fundraisers, and important program deadlines.
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Families play an important role in supporting the success of the Bruin Bands. Learn how to volunteer, attend booster meetings, support events, and strengthen our music community.
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Resources
Access forms, handbooks, schedules, uniforms, fees, communication tools, and other helpful program materials.
Support the Bruin Bands
Help support the Ponderosa High School Band Program through student fundraisers, donations, family contributions, and business sponsorships. Every contribution helps fund music, instruments, transportation, uniforms, competition fees, and more.
What To Do Next
New and returning families can stay connected by joining the BAND App, checking the Calendar & Events page, reviewing student resources, and reaching out with any questions. These tools will help students and families stay informed throughout the school year.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
(Have a business and you're interested in sponsoring, visit HERE for more info)
Gold Country Jazz Festival
Festival information, schedules, registration details, maps, volunteer opportunities, and updates can be found on the Gold Country Jazz Festival page.
Explore the many ways students can participate, perform, and grow through the Ponderosa High School Bruin Bands & Guard.
Program Highlights
Marching Band & Guard
Students learn to combine music, movement, and teamwork by marching while playing and performing as part of a field show. The Bruin Marching Band & Guard support the football team, represent Ponderosa at community events, and compete throughout the Sacramento region.
Concert Bands
From Beginning Band to Concert Band and Symphonic Band, students build strong musical foundations through daily rehearsal, ensemble performance, listening skills, technique development, and festival opportunities.
Jazz Band
Jazz Band is a zero-period class focused on jazz-style music, improvisation, ensemble performance, rhythm, and style. Students perform at festivals, concerts, and community events while building creativity, confidence, and musicianship.
Winter Percussion
Winter Percussion performs indoor percussion shows during the spring semester at local events and competitions throughout the Sacramento region.
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help
Whether you are a new student, current family, alumni member, or community supporter, we would love to help you connect with the Bruin Bands & Guard. Visit the Contact page to reach the band director or band boosters.
Helpful Information for Students & Families
Find quick answers about joining the program, staying informed, getting involved, and accessing important Bruin Band resources.
How do families stay connected through the BAND App?
The Bruin Bands & Guard are now using the BAND App to help students and families stay informed throughout the school year. Families can use BAND to receive announcements, rehearsal updates, event reminders, volunteer information, and other important program communication.
Current students and parents/guardians are encouraged to join our BAND group and check it regularly for updates. This is the main form of communication for us. Here is our invitation link for our 2026-27 BAND App, https://band.us/n/a3a9be69s9I7s.
Where can families find schedules and event information?
Families can view rehearsals, performances, competitions, festivals, booster meetings, fundraisers, and important deadlines on the Calendar & Events page. Please check the calendar regularly for updates throughout the school year.
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