Our Mission

GROW as a FAMILY, COMPETE as a TEAM, ENHANCE our COMMUNITY through PERFORMANCE​​​
The Mission of Dakota Bands is to enhance our program, school and community through self-improvement and group growth. We pride ourselves on offering an equal opportunity to all members and enjoy our time creating success through competition and musical performances. We welcome all those interested in joining our family and look forward to having a positive impact on our community.


​Upcoming Events

MCBA 2023 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PRELIMINARY CONTEST
October 28, 2023,  DeWitt High School
MCBA 2023 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
November 4, 2023,  Ford Field
97th America’s Thanksgiving Parade
November 23, 2023,  Detroit, MI
​The Parade Company is pleased to confirm the participation of the Dakota High School Marching Band in the 97th America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner White. 
2023-2024 Sponsorship Packet are Available!
​The Dakota Bands Program is looking for Community Sponsors to support our Concert Bands, Marching Band, Color Guard, Winter Drumline and Winter Guard. 

Check out our BECOME A SPONSOR page to learn more about the benefits of becoming a sponsor and to download our 2023-2024 Sponsorship Packet.


​In The Spotlight

MSBOA State Festival
Congratulations to our Concert Band and Wind Ensemble for attending State Festival and both receiving a 1st division!
Winter Drumline WGI World Championships
The Winter Drumline season is officially over with a fantastic final performance at the WGI World Championships.  Making it to the  Semi Finals and finishing very close to a Finals appearance, the group has so much to be proud of this season. Congratulations to all the students, staff, and parents that made their season so successful. This group is truly a highlight of the Band Program and we could not be happier about it! Well done!
MAPA State Finals for Winter Drumline
Congratulations to our Dakota Winter Drumline- the 2023 State Champions!!!

Congratulations to the students and staff of this incredible group 
for being the State Champions for the first time in the programs history!
Winter Guard
It has been a very successful winter season for our Winter Guard! Well done to all students, staff members, and parents on an incredible winter season!​
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Dakota High School Boosters Donation
​We would like to give a special THANK YOU to our very own ​​Dakota High School Boosters! We GREATLY appreciate their continued support of our Band Programs and specifically our Winter Drumline!  Their generous donation of percussion equipment will add huge value to our upcoming Winter Drumline season!
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