Head Band Director 

Joshua Howe: jhowe@dallasisd.org

Assistant Band Director:

 Orin Gaskins

Buc Band Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jllongmiddleband/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longbucband

BucBand Spirit Wear Store:

https://stores.inksoft.com/jl_long_band/shop/home 

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.

New for the 25-26 School Year!

Next year, the band department will be transitioning away from the Remind app for communication and will now use the BAND APP instead. To make summer communication easier for Dallas Winds Summer Camp, Buc Camp, and any future communication; all returning band students and their parents are encouraged to join the new BAND App!

Band Parents App Info: 

https://band.us/n/a2a7A4n7jbX6o

25-26 Band Students App Info:

https://band.us/n/a5a1A1Z5S9o5E

Band Fees:

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

These can be made through Venmo @JLLong-Bucband

Buc Band Booster Presidents:

Collin Beggs: jcollinsbeggs@gmail.com & Jen Szklarski: jenbszklarski@yahoo.com 

Buc Band Booster Club: NO Membership Fees** 

We only ask that you join the Buc Band Booster Club to support your amazing child and help foster an atmosphere of support and fun. 

Buc Band contact information:

longbucband@gmail.com 

Buc Band Scholarship contact:

longbucbandscholarships@gmail.com

 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 longbucbandscholarships@gmail.com.