For Parents

Check here for parent information and important links. Weekly updates and specific information will be available to parents in the BAND App and sent out via email. See below on how to sign-up to ensure you stay up to date on important information.

BAND App Signup

We use the BAND app as our primary communication tool in addition to email. It allows us to communicate with parents regarding general information, schedule updates and all band events including performance nights, game days, competiton days, and festivals. We also post files, pictures and links to parent volunteer opportunities in the BAND app. It is important for all band parents to sign-up to the Dakota Band Parents BAND app to receive important announcements. In addition, there are BAND App Groups for students/parents involved in extra-curricular band activities.

You can Download the App to your phone and/or access the BAND App website directly online via your web browser at band.us. Once you click to join, your membership to the group will be pending until verified and approved. If you have any questions regarding the BAND App or any issues joining, please contact Mr. Makarewicz.

Marching Band Parents 2025 BAND App
Coming Soon! to signup for the Dakota Marching Band Parents BAND App if your student is in Marching Band.

Concert Band Parents 2025-2026 BAND App
Coming Soon! to signup for the Dakota Band Parents BAND App if your student is in any of the concert band classes.

Band Email Lists

Throughout the school year announcements will be sent via email on a regular basis. Be sure to subscribe to one or more of our Band Email Lists. Click on the button below to subscribe to our email distribution list and indicate what information you would like to receive.

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Parent Volunteers

The Dakota High School Band Program is supported by MANY parent volunteers to assist with the MANY band program activities. Please review our Parent Volunteer page to find out how you can get involved!

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Private Lessons for Your Student

Private lessons are crucial to the development of young musicians. Private lessons dive into strategies for individuals to improve their playing at a level acceptable to be part of our premier ensembles. A list of private lesson instructors along with their direct contact information is available in the Band App or contact Mr. Makarewicz.

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Kroger Community Rewards

The Kroger Community Awards program makes fundraising easy! Kroger will donate to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Kroger Shopper's Card to our Dakota High School Band organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. CLICK HERE to link your Kroger Shopper's Card to the Dakota High School Bands accounts. Our Organization Code is DG604.