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Everything you need to enroll your student — ensembles, dates, fees, and forms, all in one place.

Capital Christian Homeschool Bands welcomes registrations for the 2026–2027 season. We serve homeschool students in Youngsville, Wake Forest, Raleigh, and the surrounding areas. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Living Hope Community Church, 39 Tony Avenue, Youngsville, NC 27596.

Ensembles Offered

Rehearsal times and placement requirements for each of our groups:

Beginning Band

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30–4:20 PM

No experience required

Beginning Band is ideal for any student who is new to playing a wind instrument, anyone who is new to music, or anyone who has experience on one instrument but would like…

Concert Band

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30–3:20 PM

At least one year of experience

Our Concert Band is the place to be for any student with at least one year’s experience playing their instrument. Students continue to build on what they learned in beginning band as…

Wind Ensemble

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-5:20 PM

By audition only

Wind Ensemble is the place to to find and meet a satisfying and attainable challenge! The bar is raised and expectations are higher, bringing the student’s musicianship to the next level. Students…

Jazz Band

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:20 PM

By audition only

Jazz Band is an option for Concert Band and Wind Ensemble students willing to go the extra mile to find a whole lotta fun! The Jazz Band plays rollicking Big Band music…

Concert Choir

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30–4:20 PM

Ages 12-19*

Concert Choir is open to students who are proficient in reading music. Preference is given to students who are also enrolled in Concert Band or Wind Ensemble or their siblings. A wide…

Students new to CCHB who have prior experience should contact us for placement.

Important Dates

Aug 1, 2026 Enrollment Opens Online registration opens for the 2026–2027 season.
Aug 13, 2026 Open House & Family Social 6:30 PM — meet the directors, see the rehearsal space, and enjoy an evening with CCHB families.
Aug 15, 2026 Wind and Jazz Auditions Due Audition recordings due by 11:59 PM.
Sep 3, 2026 Orientation and Registration 7:00 PM — meet the directors and complete registration.
Sep 8, 2026 First Day of Rehearsals Fall semester begins for all ensembles.
Sep 8, 2026 NCCSA All-State Auditions September 8, 10, and 15, during rehearsals. Required for Wind Ensemble; encouraged for all Concert Band and Jazz Band students.
Nov 12, 2026 NCCSA Clinic November 12–14. No CCHB rehearsals this week.
Nov 24, 2026 Thanksgiving Break November 24–26. No rehearsals.
Mar 23, 2027 Easter Break March 23–25. No rehearsals.

Eligibility

  • Students must be homeschooled in accordance with North Carolina law.
  • Band students must be at least 9 years old.
  • Concert Choir students must be at least 12 and able to read music.
  • Jazz Band requires concurrent enrollment in Concert Band or Wind Ensemble.
  • Middle school choir students must be consecutively enrolled in band.

Tuition & Fees

Enrollment Monthly Yearly
First band $50 $450
Each additional band $40 $360
Jazz Band or Choir (standalone) $50 $450
Jazz Band or Choir (with a band) $30 $270

  • Registration fee: $35 one-time, for new families.
  • Family cap: $175 per month, regardless of how many students or ensembles.

Payment Methods

Payments are due by the 10th of each month. You may pay online through the invoice link we send you, drop a check in the dropbox in the rehearsal room, or set up automatic monthly recurring payments.

What Students Need

Each student provides their own:

  • Instrument, along with any instrument-specific supplies (reeds, valve oil, and the like)
  • A sturdy black music stand with a solid back, about 20″ × 13.5″ — no open wire stands. We recommend the Peak SMS-20, available from Sweetwater
  • The required method book for their ensemble
  • A pencil, a respectful attitude, and a willingness to participate

The Band Supply List (PDF) has the full list of supplies for each instrument.

A limited number of instruments are available to loan. Contact us if you need one.

Required Books

  • Beginning Band: Essential Elements 2000, Book One
  • Concert Band: Essential Elements 2000, Book Two
  • Wind Ensemble: Tradition of Excellence, Book Three

Auditions

Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band require an audition. Email Jeff Fields at jfields@cchbands.com with your student’s name, grade, and instrument, and he will send the appropriate audition material. Auditions are due by August 15, 2026.

See full audition details and requirements →

Required Forms

Download all forms and documents →

How to Register

Complete the online registration form, then submit your medical release and handbook agreement. Questions? Get in touch and we will help you get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join CCHB?

Homeschool students ages 9–19 (grades 4–12) who are homeschooled under North Carolina law. Band students must be at least 9; Concert Choir students must be at least 12 and able to read music. Families do not need to belong to any particular homeschool association.

When and where are rehearsals?

Tuesdays and Thursdays, September through May, at Living Hope Community Church, 39 Tony Avenue, Youngsville, NC 27596. Concert Band meets 2:30–3:20 PM, Beginning Band and Concert Choir 3:30–4:20 PM, Wind Ensemble 4:30–5:20 PM, and Jazz Band 5:30–6:20 PM.

Does my student need musical experience?

No. Beginning Band is for students who are new to a wind instrument or new to music altogether. Concert Band is for students with at least a year of experience. Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Concert Choir are by audition.

How much does it cost?

Tuition is $50 per month ($450 per year) for a student’s first band and $40 per month ($360 per year) for each additional band. Jazz Band or Concert Choir is $30 per month with another band, or $50 per month on its own. New families pay a one-time $35 registration fee, and tuition is capped at $175 per month per family.

Do we need our own instrument?

Yes. Each student brings their own instrument and instrument-specific supplies, a sturdy black music stand, the required method book, and a pencil. A limited number of instruments are available to borrow — contact us before purchasing or renting if you need one.

Are there auditions?

Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band require a recorded audition, due August 15 to Jeff Fields at jfields@cchbands.com. Concert Choir has a brief vocal range assessment. Beginning Band and Concert Band have no audition. See the audition page for details.

How do I register?

Read the participant handbook, complete the online registration form, then print and sign the Medical Release and Handbook Agreement forms and bring them to orientation on September 3.