Performing Arts

The Biddeford School Department provides music education as part of a balanced curriculum for students in grades K-12. Our programming includes standards-based experiences in general music, chorus, band, jazz band, marching band, and musical theater. Extended experiences are available to students demonstrating exceptional motivation and interest.

Please join our students at the following events:

  • BMS Spring Musical - Beauty & The Beast, Jr. at BMS Performing Arts Center
    March 23 at 6:30pm 
    March 24 at 6:30pm  

  • BHS Spring Musical - Pippin’ at BMS Performing Arts Center
    April 6 at 7:00pm 
    April 7 at 7;00pm 
    April 8 at 2:30pm and 7:00pm 

  • BMS and BHS Spring Band Concert at BMS Performing Arts Center 
    May 4 at 6:30pm - BHS students arrive at 5:00pm and BMS students at 6:00pm

  • BMS and BHS Jazz a la Mode at BMS Cafeteria
    May 9 at 6:30pm - Students arrive at 6:00pm

  • BMS Marching Practice for Memorial Day Parade
    May 11 from 3:20-4:20pm - Late bus available

  • BMS and BHS Spring Choral Concert at BMS Performing Arts Center 
    May 11 at 6:30pm - BHS students arrive at 5:00pm and BMS students at 6:00pm

  • BIS Choral Spring Concert at BMS Performing Arts Center 
    May 17 at 6:30pm - Students arrive at 6:15pm

  • BMS Marching Practice for Memorial Day Parade
    May 18 from 3:20-4:20pm - Late bus available

  • BMS Marching Practice for Memorial Day Parade
    May 25 from 3:20-4:20pm - Late bus available

  • Marching Band in Memorial Day Parade
    May 29 - Arrive at 8:30am; Pick up at 11:30am (location TBA)

  • BMS Music Awards Night at BMS Performing Arts Center 
    June 6 at 6:00pm

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Band Music

Marching Band

Band Director: Michael Murphy

We are excited to have Marching Band performing at football games, parades, and Marching Band competitions!

The Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach High School have joined forces to become the Seacoast Marching Band and participate in the Maine Band Directors’ Association Marching Band Show, in which seven bands from the State of Maine, with more than 250 performers, compete.

Marching Band is beneficial for students in so many ways.  Not only is it physical in nature, but it also teaches leadership skills and self-discipline while having cognitive developmental benefits.  Current research suggests that the dual responsibilities of playing an instrument while simultaneously marching increases left and right brain development. In addition, participants boost their self-confidence, gain knowledge of their individual section role, and learn the value of a team as they understand what their function is in the ensemble as a whole.  This creative musical performance, amidst a friendly competition, develops uniformity and motivates students to improve their skills--both musically and visually.

Fundraisers to Support Music Boosters

Program for Maine Band Directors’ Association Marching Band Show
The Seacoast Marching Band of Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach assemble a program that includes participant photos, show titles and musical repertoire, band member rosters, and advertisements from local businesses. Proceeds collected from the ads directly support the Marching Band program.  Please consider placing an ad in our program. Any contribution is greatly appreciated. 

Questions?
Please feel free to email the Biddeford Music Boosters (K-12) at musicboosters@biddefordschools.me