Band is a class for all 5th and 6th grade students. In the 5th grade, students begin learning recorders and start to explore different instrument choices. The 6th graders have dedicated instruments to focus on. The students meet twice weekly. The 5th and 6th graders perform at the winter and spring concert.
In 7th and 8th grade, band is an elective. The students meet 2-3 times a week opposite their other elective. The middle school band performs at the fall pops concert, the winter concert, and the spring concert.
In High School, band is an elective. Students can choose from wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, or pit band. Students also have the option of having individual lessons if they have approval and band does not fit into their schedule. High school band students perform at the fall pops concert, the winter concert, and the spring concert.
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