Amherst Marching Comets - Amherst Bands

05/30/2026

Stop in to Amherst Cinema until 10:30 to hear Jazz I

05/30/2026

Steel Jazz I is performing this morning!

Join us from 9:15–10:15 AM at the Amherst Cinema during WATSAPALOOZA!

Stop by, enjoy the music, and support these incredibly talented musicians as they showcase their hard work and talent. We hope to see you there! 🎷🎺🎵

🎉 WATSAPALOOZA IS THIS SATURDAY! 🎉

One day. Five stops. Tons of fun.

Join us in Downtown Amherst for a community-wide celebration featuring wellness, live music, giveaways, samples, raffles, and a FREE movie sponsored by the Doc!

🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ Starts at 9:00 AM
📍 Downtown Amherst

✨ Kick things off with the official ribbon cutting at Doc Watson’s Café & Align, then spend the morning exploring all five locations, collecting stamps, enjoying exclusive deals, giveaways, demonstrations, food samples, and more.

🎷 Live Amherst Jazz Band at Amherst Cinema
🎁 Raffles at 11:00 AM
🎙 Live Podcast with Alison Thacker & Dr. Jeremy Watson at 11:15 AM
🎬 FREE 1:00 PM showing of The Mandalorian & Grogu

Complete all five stops to unlock your raffle entry and experience everything Watsapalooza has to offer.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Let’s celebrate community, wellness, and fun together!

05/28/2026

What an incredible turnout for our AMC Kick-Off Meeting! 💚🎶💛
Thank you to everyone who came out last night — we are so excited for the upcoming season!

Our students and band program can’t do all they do without the support of our amazing families, volunteers, and community. We encourage everyone to get involved this season and be part of something special. Let’s make this our best year yet!

05/25/2026

💚🎶 The countdown to marching band season starts NOW!🎶💛

Don’t forget to join us for the AMC Kick-Off Meeting! This is where the excitement begins — important information, schedules, expectations, and everything you need for an amazing season ahead.
Attendance is REQUIRED for both students and parents. Parents will meet in the High School Cafetorium, and students will meet in the High School North Gym.
We can’t wait to kick off another incredible season! 💚🎶💛

05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect, remember, and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/19/2026

📣 Location Change for Tonight’s AJH Spring Band Concert! 🎶💫

Tonight’s AJH Spring band Concert will now be held in the Marion L. Steele in the Main Gym. Please share this post to help spread the word.

Concert Schedule:
🎷 6th Grade & AJH Jazz Band
🕡 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

🎺 7th Grade & 8th Grade
🕢 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

We look forward to a great evening of music and celebrating the hard work of our student musicians! 💚💛

05/13/2026

Stay informed and stay connected with the Band Boosters monthly newsletter!

Find all the latest information, upcoming events, important dates, fundraising updates, and volunteer opportunities all in one place. Don’t miss out on ways to support our amazing band students throughout the season!

Read the newsletter here:

Amherst Band Boosters

05/13/2026

It’s that time of year again — AMC Sponsorships are now open!

Help us continue one of our favorite long-standing traditions: providing halftime snacks for ALL band members — including our visiting bands!

Competition sponsorships also help provide healthy snacks and drinks for students before and after performances during our busy season.

Your support helps keep our students energized, encouraged, and performing at their best all season long!

Sponsors will receive:
• Shout-out during halftime announcements
• Signage at the snack table
• Recognition on social media and website
• Recognition displayed on the band trailer

We are also looking for sponsors for:
💚Homecoming meal with the 8th Grade Band
💛Senior Night dinner

Thank you for supporting our amazing band students and helping make this upcoming season memorable! If you or your business would like to sponsor, please reach out for more information or use the link to purchase your’s today!

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2026-amc-sponsorships/items

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing band moms!
Thank you for the rides, the late nights, the endless support, and for always cheering our students on through every performance and practice. We appreciate everything you do for our band family!

05/09/2026

If you’re at the Zach Bryan concert tonight go support the Amherst Bands in section 107! The Band Booster are there for all your concert needs!