Innovation Academy Band

More pictures to come later....

Until then - A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to support the band at tonight's concert and bake sale, and congratulations to all of our scholars on a wonderful concert performance!

Today's the big day! Come join us tonight for our annual fall concert at 6:00 PM and bake sale at 5:30 PM.

Tonight's program will feature the 6th Grade Beginning Band in their first performance, followed by the 7th and 8th Grade Middle School Concert Band, the 8th Grade Band, and the High School Band.

Band Newsletter - October 3, 2026

In its final contest appearance of its inaugural season, the Innovation Academy Marching Band is bringing home some new hardware from the Bandapalooza Marching Band Competition in Portland, TN!

2nd in Class Color Guard
2nd in Class Percussion
3rd in Class Band

We've had a great morning of rehearsal and are off to BANDAPALOOZA Marching Band Contest in Portland! Catch us at Portland East Middle at 4:00pm today in our final contest performance of the season!

🏈🎶 1 DAY UNTIL BANDAPALOOZA! 🎶🏈

WE ARE A GO FOR BANDAPALOOZA! 💜🖤

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who did their best weather dance this week because things are looking good for tomorrow! 🙌☀️

We are officially down to ONE MORE DAY, and we cannot wait to welcome everyone to Portland for Bandapalooza 2026!

🌦️ One important reminder: This is an outdoor event and there is no indoor option, so we recommend tossing an emergency poncho in your bag or car just in case Mother Nature decides to keep us on our toes. 😉

📅 TOMORROW • Saturday, October 3
📍 Portland East Middle School
🚪 Gates open at Noon
🎺 First band performs at 1:30 PM
🏆 Awards at 7:15 PM
🎟️ Admission: $15 for ages 5+
💵 Cash & card accepted

Sixteen bands. One incredible day. Countless talented students ready to leave it all on the field. 🥁🎺🏈

Bring your stadium seats, your school spirit, your loudest cheering voices, and maybe that emergency poncho. 😉

TOMORROW IS BANDAPALOOZA!

Get your tickets early: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-bandapalooza-admission

We’ll see you at the stadium! 💜🖤

🏈🎶 3 DAYS UNTIL BANDAPALOOZA! 🎶🏈

Bandapalooza doesn’t happen without an incredible team working behind the scenes. 💜🖤

From parking and ticketing to hospitality, concessions, crowd control, Bandagrams, water stations, and everything in between, our volunteers are the reason this event comes together.

We are so thankful for every parent, student, booster, and supporter who is giving their time to help us welcome 16 amazing bands to Portland this Saturday.

If you see one of our volunteers working hard throughout the day, be sure to give them a little extra love. They deserve it!

📅 Saturday, October 3
📍 Portland East Middle School
🚪 Gates open at Noon
🎺 First band performs at 1:30 PM
🏆 Awards at 7:15 PM
🎟️ Admission: $15 for ages 5+

We are getting SO close.

ONLY 3 DAYS TO GO! 🥁🎺🏈

🏈🎶 2 DAYS UNTIL BANDAPALOOZA! 🎶🏈

We are almost there! If you’re joining us Saturday, here are a few things to know before you head to Bandapalooza 2026. 💜🖤

📅 Saturday, October 3
📍 Portland East Middle School
🚪 Gates open at Noon
🎺 First band performs at 1:30 PM
🏆 Awards at 7:15 PM
🎟️ Admission: $15 for ages 5+
💵 Cash & card accepted

🚗 Parking Reminder: Due to construction, parking is limited. Please carpool when possible and arrive early. Surrounding parking areas will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited handicap parking will be available for vehicles with a handicap placard.

👟 Wear comfortable shoes, come ready for a full day, and don’t forget to stop by the Panther Den, grab a Bandagram, and check out our limited official Bandapalooza T-shirts and stickers while you’re here!

Most importantly, come ready to CHEER! These students have worked incredibly hard, and we can’t wait to welcome 16 amazing bands from Tennessee and Kentucky to Portland.

ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO! 🥁🎺🏈

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Thanks!

Don't forget! Our middle school band and choir spring trip meeting is tonight at 6:00 in the auditorium!