The Midland Concert Band (MCB) is proud to offer annual scholarship opportunities for outstanding high school band students across Midland County. These scholarships are designed to recognize musical achievement, support continued growth, and help students further their education through private lessons, summer music camps, or the purchase of a new instrument.

MCB encourages applications from students who are:

• Actively taking private lessons
• Planning to attend a music camp or workshop
• Looking to upgrade or purchase a new instrument
• Dedicated to improving their musicianship and contributing to their school band program

Click HERE for their 2025-26 application form.
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026

Do you like fresh Oranges, Grapefruit and Beautiful Music?

The 51st Annual Dow High Music Boosters Fruit Sale is on now!

Friday January 9, 2026, is the last day to order fresh, delicious oranges and grapefruit available in full and half-case quantities. $32/$16 for oranges and $34/$17 for grapefruit. https://www.dowhighfruit.org

Fruit will be available for curbside customer pick up from Dow High School from Thurs Jan 29 to Sat Jan 31, 2025 in Midland MI.

Our fundraiser supports the Band, Orchestra, and Choral programs at Dow High School in Midland, MI. Financial donation gratefully accepted. Thank you for supporting Music Students!

Mark your calendars for upcoming DOW HIGH winter concerts!

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30pm: Orchestra concert at Midland Center for the Arts

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:30pm: Band concert at Midland Center for the Arts

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7:00pm: Choir concert at Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm: Combined Dow High & Jefferson Middle School Choir concert at Midland Center for the Arts

The full Music Booster calendar can be found at: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/4/r

All are welcome for the October meeting! Please join us at 6:00pm in the Dow High orchestra room. Click HERE for the agenda.

Looking ahead, upcoming winter meetings are:

November 11, 2025

December 2025: No meeting

January 13, 2026

February 10, 2026

Band showcase is coming up THIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8th! Gates open at 5pm. $7 at the gate (cash or electronic payment), $5 for seniors (cash only) and kids under 5 are free! Family household cap of $35.

There is still time to sign up to help make this evening a success. Click here.

Save the date: October 8, 2025

And check out how you can help and volunteer! Click HERE to sign up and be a part of an exciting night for the band: Ticketing, Ushers, Equipment Support, Program Distribution, and Showcase Ambassadors

Go Dow High!

Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

6:00 PM in the Dow High Orchestra Room.

All are welcome! Come get involved and support the music program. Click HERE for the meeting agenda.