Welcome to the Ruckel Band!

Need help? Reach out to Mrs. Tenoré with questions!

Ruckel Band Disney Trip 2026

We are taking students in Intermediate, Advanced, and Honor Band to Orlando April 16-18, 2026! We will be participating in Disney Imagination Campus’s Soundtrack Sessions: Instrumental Workshop and attending two theme parks.

Registration link (closes 9/15/25)

Private Lessons

For personalized help, opt for private lessons. We suggest weekly sessions paired with regular practice for best results. Explore local teacher flyers below. Contact them directly to start lessons; availability and pricing vary.

Flyers

Majorette Line

Email Coach Amanda Saltsman with questions:

amanda.saltsman@okaloosaschools.com

Tryout Packet
TSP
Eagle's Nest
Crabzone

Remind Codes

  • 5th Grade Band

    Text @ramband5th to 81010

  • Beginning Band

    Text @rambandbeg to 81010

  • Intermediate Band

    Text @rambandint to 81010

  • Advanced Band

    Text @rambandadv to 81010

  • Honor Band

    Text @rambandhon to 81010

  • Jazz Band

    Text @rambandjz to 81010

  • Football Band

    Text @rambandfbb to 81010

Florida All-State

Congratulations to our band students who auditioned! A big shoutout to Whitney, Christina, Bryant, Cecilia, Maren, and Geneva for earning a spot in the prestigious 2025 All-State Middle School Band! Simply auditioning is a major achievement and an opportunity to grow as a musician. All-State 2026 materials were released in May, and auditions were held on Sept. 13, 2025. Results are expected in early November. Open to all 7th and 8th graders with at least one year of band experience!

Okaloosa All-County

Congrats to our 33 students selected for the 2025 Okaloosa All-County Middle School Band! This is a huge honor, and we’re proud of their hard work and growth through the audition process. All-County 2026 materials are out now, and auditions are on Nov. 19 (results expected the next morning). Open to all 6th-8th graders with at least one year of band experience! To audition, materials must be passed off with Mrs. Tenoré or Mr. Lambert by Nov. 7th.

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Ruckel Band Communications

We are running our band communications through Cut Time. If you have NOT received a text/email to set up your account, please fill out the Google Form below.

Cut Time Google Form

Summer Band Camps

  • FSU Summer Music Camps

    Registration Opens: January 20th, 2026

    Website

  • Okaloosa Summer Band Camp

    Registration Opens: April 1st, 2026

    Website

  • UF Gatorland Band Camps

    Website

  • UNF Summer Music Camp

    Website