About Us

Overview

The year starts off with Marching Band short spring band camp in June and a two week band camp at the high school in August where we learn our field show for the upcoming fall competition season. Our competition season usually takes place from late September to early November where we travel and compete at different high schools throughout the surrounding area. Marching Band season ends with the Medford/Malden rival Thanksgiving Day Game.  As soon as Marching Band season ends Concert Band and Winter Percussion, and Winter Guard begin with a full season of concerts and competitions. We end the year with a few parades, a field trip and the Band Banquet where we honor our seniors, present awards, and announce what’s in store for our upcoming season.

Check out our calendar for rehearsal dates and feel free to contact Michael de Melo (née Dampier), Band Director with any questions at mdampier@medford.k12.ma.us

Staff

Director – Michael de Melo (nee Dampier)
Band Visuals and Wind Instruments – Ryan Aliondi 
Color Guard Director – Nikole Miller
Color Guard Tech – Shawn Driscoll-Gomez
Color Guard Tech – Mandy Chau
Percussion Director – Jovia Mirembe 
 Front Ensemble Tech – Ezra Walsh
 Battery Tech – Edric Esplana
 Battery Tech – Drake Walsh
 

Schedule 2025

Spring Band Camp

  • Dates: June 3 and 5 (Tues/Thurs) and June 10, 11, and 12 – 2025 (Tues, Wed, Thurs.)
  • Time:  5 – 8 pm
  • Place: Medford High

Summer Band Camp:

  • Dates: Aug. 11 – 15 and 18 – 22, 2025
  • Time: 1 – 8 pm
  • Location: Medford High and/or Hormel Stadium, TBD

Fall Rehearsal Schedule:

  • Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from the start of school to the NESBA finals at the start of Nov. from 5 – 8 pm at Medford High.  In addition, the band will rehearse on occasional Saturdays unless there is a competition that date.

Medford Football Home Games:

  • Thursdays at Hormel Stadium, dates and times TBD.

Fall 2025 Competition Schedule:

Band competitions are full-day events. The day starts at Medford High, where students prepare and warm up. Then, they travel by bus to the competition site. After another warm-up, the band performs. Once finished, they watch other bands from the stands. The day ends with an awards ceremony, followed by the return trip to Medford High.

As a Medford Band member, you get to take part in:

  • Band Camp
  • MHS Home Football Games
  • Pep Rally
  • Cool Fundraisers & Concerts
  • Memorial Day Ceremony & Cookout
  • Competitions
  • Trips to Amusement Parks
  • Graduation
  • Band Banquet

We look forward to seeing you on the field!!!