Instrumental music is offered to students in all Middle and Upper School grades through rich class instruction and extracurricular ensembles. All middle and upper school students are invited to participate in the extracurricular ensembles: Pep Band, Jazz Band, and Chapel Band.
Sixth grade band is the class for all 6th grade students and provides diversified instruction with multiple faculty members to cater to students with instrumental experience and to those learning an instrument for the first time. This ensemble provides the opportunity to learn and grow together in a safe environment while fostering new friendships founded on mutual respect and creativity.
Seventh and 8th grade students are encouraged to participate in the Middle School Concert Band class, a yearlong class designed to develop performance skills, music appreciation, and introduce students to many styles of music literature. Students perform in winter and spring concerts.
Upper School students perform in the Wind Ensemble. Junior and Senior students can audition for the Honors Wind Ensemble. Students in these classes are exposed to unique band literature and develop performance skills through active participation in rehearsal and concert settings, as well as the ability to work as a part of a large instrumental ensemble. They gain knowledge of literature, listening skills, musicianship, insight into the professional world of band performance, and overall performance. These classes perform in winter and spring concerts as well as for other special events throughout the school year.
