SP East Band Updates
January 20th, 2026
Bernie Powers Band Foundation Winter Scholarship Applications Now Open
Jeff Bogosh Summer Jazz Camp Scholarship
A $500 scholarship awarded to a current jazz ensemble member in grade 8, 9, 10, or 11 who:
- participated in the Sun Prairie Jazz program for at least one full year, and
- participated in high school and/or community clubs & organizations, and
- plans to attend a jazz summer camp
For more information and access to the Jeff Bogosh Summer Jazz Camp Scholarship
application, CLICK HERE!
Jock Bogle Music Education Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior who:
- is a current member of the Sun Prairie Band program, and
- participated in high school and/or community clubs & organizations, and
- plans to attend a four year university or college majoring in Music Education
For more information and access to the Jock Bogle Music Education Scholarship application,
Ken Paris Music Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship awarded to one or two graduating high school seniors who:
- is a current member of the Sun Prairie Band program, and
- participated in high school and/or community clubs & organizations, and
- plans to attend a four year university, technical/vocational school or short term career
training course.
For more information and access to the Ken Paris Music Scholarship application, CLICK HERE!
Marcia Berman Percussion Scholarship - Winter Application
A $300 scholarship awarded to one or more student(s) in grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 who:
- is a current Sun Prairie Bands percussion student who has also participated in school
and/or community clubs and organizations.
For more information and access to the Marcia Berman Percussion Scholarship application,
BPBF H.E.A.R. Scholarship - Winter Application
A $300 scholarship awarded to one or more band student(s) in grades 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11 who:
- are current members of the Sun Prairie Band program
- participated in school and/or community clubs & organizations
For more information and access to the BPBF H.E.A.R. Scholarship application - Winter, CLICK
High School Class Scheduling for 2026.2027
Choosing course work that meet future college entrance requirements can, at times, be confusing and a little intimidating. This can leave families wondering just what will be best. We want to assure you that there is time and space to schedule course work that includes music and all college entrance requirements. The link below can help!
Click here to see sample schedules that include band classes and all required course work for application to any UW system university. Scroll to page three for the sample schedule.
Concert Band Classes
Sun Prairie East High School has two concert bands that have given exciting performances in Sun Prairie and concert halls such as the Chicago Symphony Center and Carnegie Hall. Whatever your level of interest, we have a band for you!
Concert Band - no audition required
Wind Ensemble - audition required
Jazz Bands, Pep Band & Sound of Sun Prairie Marching Band
Participation in a Concert Band class makes students eligible to also participate in Jazz Ensembles, Epoch Sound Pep Band, Sound of Sun Prairie Summer Marching Band, and chamber ensembles