James Hart Bands

Passion | Pride | Excellence
Official X account of the James Hart Junior HS Band Program, Homewood, IL.
Maintained by Matt Johnson, Band Director.

[HF High School @HFHS59]

HF is excited to send our talented musicians to the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC)! The Vikings will be joined by Grammy Award Winning Saxophonist (and HF Alum!) Christopher McBride.

Help send them off on January 29th at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium! #GoVikings

[HF High School @HFHS59]

HF's Music program is one of a kind, and one of the best! On this episode of The Voyage, our talented musicians share what they love about the program, and you get a behind the scenes look at how their beautiful performances come together.

Watch here: https://t.co/fAEvzzlHoj

[HF High School @HFHS59]

As we make our way through the winter, please note that weather-related school closings can occur last minute. We encourage students and staff to bring technology home with them (even over a long weekend) to ensure everyone is equipped in the event of closures and e-learning.

[James Hart Bands @JamesHartBands]

Our @HSD153Churchill Bulldog Band is looking and sounding great! Can't wait to hear these kids make their concert debut tomorrow night😁
#Thesekidsareawesome
@hfbandparents

[HF High School @HFHS59]

HF Debate continues to thrive! They competed at Rich Township last weekend with some of our JV Debaters debuting as Varsity for the first time.

Huge shout out to Sophomores Aliya Gaskin and Jada Cherry, Senior Zavier Scott and Freshman Penny Greep! #GoVikings #WeAreHF #debate

[James Hart Bands @JamesHartBands]

Symphonic Band had some fun this afternoon with an incentive party for our kids who are up to date on assignments! Snacks, card and board games in the band room, and an open gym made for a great day 😁
#BandFamily #Hardworkpaysoff

[James Hart Bands @JamesHartBands]

Kicked off 2025 w/ our annual college alumni day! We have *EIGHT* former @JamesHart153 Panthers playing in college ensembles & were honored to welcome some back yesterday to play for our students+talk about college life & their experience.
@hfbandparents @MarchingIllini @ISUCFVMB

[Detroit Tigers @tigers]

Your 2024 @NSMASportsMedia Michigan Sportscaster of the Year: @jasonbenetti 🤩

[James Hart Bands @JamesHartBands]

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is playing jazz for all to hear! 🎷🎺🥁🎄
Great job by our Maroon and Gold Jazz Bands this morning to get everyone in the holiday spirit!
@hfbandparents

[James Hart Bands @JamesHartBands]

A few more of our 16 different chamber ensembles this year!
@hfbandparents

[James Hart Bands @JamesHartBands]

December in the band room means holiday sweaters and swag, but it also means chamber ensembles! Each year all of our 7th/8th graders work together to prepare 1-2 songs in small groups for our recital in February. It's the ultimate group project!
#thesekidsareawesome #BandFamily

[James Hart Bands @JamesHartBands]

More picture day highlights from our awesome (and definitely never silly🥳) band students😁

[James Hart Bands @JamesHartBands]

Picture Day this week at @JamesHart153!

[HF High School @HFHS59]

It's still time to purchase your poinsettias: After the choir concert on 12/15, you can take your plants home and enjoy them into the New Year!

Purchase your poinsettia today: https://t.co/GPOOVsQpHb #WeAreHF #GoVikings

[HF High School @HFHS59]

Join us for some sounds of the season! HF's Music Department invites you to their winter concerts this week in the Auditorium (South Building):

Wed., 12/11 Jazz Band at 7 p.m.
Thurs., 12/12 Orchestra at 7 p.m.
Sun., 12/15 Band at 2 p.m. and Choir at 6 p.m.

[James Hart Bands @JamesHartBands]

Congrats to our @JamesHart153 7th Grade Girls Basketball team on winning sectionals and advancing to state! Our Symphonic Band percussionists had a blast cheering you on at today's sendoff parade😁🥁
#GoPanthers #153Strong
@hfbandparents

[HF High School @HFHS59]

Celebrate the Season While Supporting HF's Music Department! When you buy these poinsettias, you not only support our musicians, but after the choir concert on 12/15, you can take yours home!

Purchase your poinsettia today: https://t.co/GPOOVsQXwJ #WeAreHF

[HF High School @HFHS59]

This Thursday! Know an 8th Grader who's on their way to becoming a Viking? Come to this year's Voyage to Excellence Open House on December 5:

❤️5:30-6:30 p.m. is Session 1: Hart & Brookwood
🤍7:30-8:30 p.m. is Session 2: Parker & IJP

We can't wait to see our #futurevikings!

[Marching Illini @MarchingIllini]

The Marching Illini #band156 2024 season scholarship recipients! These members have exemplified excellence and dedication throughout their time in The Marching Illini, and we could not be more grateful for all their work in and out of the field; THANK YOU!

[lL School Boards @ILschoolboards]

A big THANK YOU to our student performers: High Five Choir (@NewTrier203) Kaneland High School Madrigal Singers (@Kaneland302) Homewood Flossmoor HS Viking Jazz Ensemble (@HFHS59) Leyden HS Chamber Singers (@leydenpride212) & Joliet SD 86 Mariachi Ensemble (@JolietSD86)