edinabands

Welcome to our web site! The Edina High School Band program consists of approximately 250 band students in grades 10, 11, and 12. There are four high school concert bands: Concert Band, Varsity Band, and two Symphonic Bands. All four bands form Edina Hornet Marching Band in the fall.

There are two extra-curricular jazz bands, three pep bands, and numerous small ensembles. Many band students are actively involved as pit orchestra members for musicals, as wind and percussion members for the EHS Concert Orchestra, and as participants in Minnesota State High School League Solo and Ensemble Contests. Concert Band is the top-performing band at the high school and for 54 consecutive years has received a "Superior" rating, the highest rating possible, at the MSHSL Contests.

The GRAMMY Foundation has announced 22 schools nationwide that have been selected as GRAMMY Signature Schools for 2007. Selected for outstanding commitment to their music education programs as determined by a blue-ribbon panel of top music educators and professionals, these schools are awarded grants for their music departments. This year Edina High School was among the top schools in the country, which gave it GRAMMY Signature School status. In addition to this prestigious award, the GRAMMY Foundation will present a $1000 grant to the school.