Head Band Director

Assistant Band Director

Orin Gaskins

About the Band Program

The band program at J.L. Long has been steadily growing over the past few years. There are more than 200 kids participating in band and we would love to have as many members as possible! The band consists of Beginner Band (open to students in all grades), Symphonic Band (7th and 8th grade), and Wind Ensemble/Varsity Band (7th and 8th grade, by audition).

The Buc Band is truly a family where kids have a group to bond with while developing a lifelong love and appreciation for music. Learning to play an instrument is an amazing thing! It helps students develop confidence and discipline, as well as boosting achievements in other academic areas. What most of the kids will tell you though, is that band is really FUN and one of their favorite parts of the day! The kids have several performances, programs, and competitions throughout the year.

Band Fees:

Yearly band fees are $75 per student and due by October 1st.

Payments can be made by cash, check, money order,

Venmo @JLLong-Bucband or Zeffy (for credit cards).

Fees cover: band shirts, meals, events, binders, music, instrument supplies/maintenance & more!

Buc Band Scholarship contact:

Payment plans & scholarships are available upon request.

If you are needing assistance with paying your band fees or participating in other

band events where there is a cost associated, please reach out to Mr. Howe.

New for the 25-26 School Year!

This year, the band department will use the BAND App for communications.

To receive updates from Mr. Howe, please download the app.