BAND

The Thomas Dale Band Program  is a Ten Year Honor Band and a Governor’s Blue Ribbon School. The Band Program has a variety of options for young musicians offering three Concert Band classes, Advanced Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble. Within these ensembles, students play music ranging from Grade 4 to Grade 6. They participate in State Assessment as well as several concerts throughout the school year. The other two performing groups are the Jazz Band and the Marching Knights. The Jazz Band is an elite performing ensemble open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who participate in several community activities and works collaboratively with Specialty Center Dance Company on one of the most anticipated collaborative performances of the school year. The Marching Knights perform at home Football Games and 4 VBODA Competitions throughout the fall, consistently receiving Superior Ratings at State Assessment. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Show Band, Pep Band, and the pit for the musical.

“A THOMAS DALE MARCHING KNIGHT WILL AT ALL TIMES TREAT ALL PEOPLE WITH RESPECT, TAKE PRIDE IN EVERYTHING DONE, MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE, ACT MATURELY, STRIVE TO ATTAIN CONFIDENCE AND SELF SATISFACTION WHILE CONSTANTLY IMPROVING THE BAND’S STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE.”