The Waunakee Middle School Bands perform two major concerts each year: a formal concert (December) in the HS Performing Arts Center, and a Spring Collage Concert (April) in the MS Gym.

The Eighth Grade Band typically has one-two additional performance each year: the Veteran's Day Assembly (even-numbered years) or the Eighth Grade Recognition Ceremony (odd-numbered years).

The Combined MS Bands march one-two parades each year: Syttendi Mai Parade (Stoughton) on even-numbered years, and Memorial Day Parade (Waunakee) every year.

Concert Performances and Parades are a graded activity in Band. 

The Waunakee Music Department has adopted the following expectations for guidance in grading performances outside of the school day:

• Band is a music performing class, with most performances taking place outside of the school day.
• Since a student elects to take band, we expect that students will participate in all of the performances.
•  If a student must miss a performance due to a family commitment, written notification is needed as soon as possible — at least one week in advance.  This will allow the director to make any necessary adjustments within the band (such as reassigning a solo).
• Performances are one component of your child’s grade. If a student misses a performance, he/she misses the points for that activity. 
• The Building Principal will decide if an absence is excused or unexcused.  
• Students may ask for a make-up assignment for an excused absence. Links for different types of make-up projects are listed at this link.
• If a student must miss a performance due to illness or family emergency, please call the music office at 849-8035 before the performance.  The student can check with the teacher on their return for details about making up the points for the absence.