Ferndale Public Schools is one of the few districts in the state to offer band and orchestra instruction beginning in the 4th grade. And it is the only district to offer everyday instruction in 5th through 12th grades.

The Ferndale High School Bands are under the direction of Mr. Elon Jamison .

Synphony Band
Wind Ensemble 
Marching Band
Jazz Band

The Ferndale Middle School band program is under the direction of Mr. Tim Burke .

Symphonic Band
Wind Ensemble
Jazz Band

The Ferndale Elementary band program is under the instruction of:

   Mr. Tim Burke 
   Mr. Dave Coleman &
   Mr. Elon Jamison

Elementry instruction is available to students beginning in the 4th grade and is provided on a daily basis. For details on the porgram and how your child can get involved, contact one of the above teachers.

Congratulations to FHS students selected to the
2009-2010 District 4 Honors Concert Band

Dea Closson
Jonah Meltzer
Megan Campbell
Avery Gaden
Haylee McCutcheon
Peter Ceglarek
Randell Seaton

6/18/2010 - Mr. Jamison named MSBOA Teacher to the Year for Band - Elon Jamison, FPS Performing Arts Coordinator and Director of Bands at FHS, was named the 2010 Band Teacher of the Year for District 4 of the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association. Congratuations Mr. J. and thanks for all your hard work! 6/8/2010 - Summer Elementary and Middle School Band/Orchestra Camps  - LOWER PRICE The Ferndale Schools Music Department will once again be running summer music camps for students entering grades 5-8 this Fall.  The program will take place Monday through Thursday mornings at FHS from July 12-29.  A final concert will be on Thursday, July 29 at 7 pm. Thanks to grants from the FAB and the Ferndale Middle School Music Boosters, the price has been reduced from $80 to $65! The deadline to register is June 16. Contact Elon Jamison for more information at 248/586-8646. More information

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