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Band is available to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders as long as you start in the 6th grade. There is also a Wind Symphony (Honors Band) available during Knighttime.

 

6th Grade Band - students will learn the fundamentals of instrumental performance, music notation and reading. Students will performance at least twice during the school year, although other performances may take place as well.

 

7th Grade Band - students will expand on the basics learned in 6th grade to include more challenging repertoire, expanded playing ranges, and more advanced techniques.

 

8th Grade Band - students will perform more challenging music featuring solos and independent lines. 8th grade students will be expected to auditions for All County and/or All District Band. 

 

Wind Symphony - Available to 7th and 8th graders as a performance based class during Knighttime. Wind Symphony is mainly a performance piece class. Working on moderate to difficult music with less focus on instrumental playing techniques and more focus on music performance.