Welcome to the Portage West Middle School Bands!


Welcome to the 2020-2021 WMS Bands!  I am thrilled and honored to lead the WMS Bands.  Please take some time to explore our new website.  The WMS band program is comprised of over 280 student musicians, in grades 6-8.   I truly believe that our students should sound amazing and have fun doing it!  I am looking forward to working with our fine student musicians.  I know they will make excellent music this year, and, represent our band program with pride.   

Dennis Kozian - Director of Bands


Band Announcements

  • 1st Day with Instruments, 8th Grade Band The 8th grade band will begin playing in class on Thursday, Sep 3 or Tuesday, Sep 8.  Stay tuned for more info!
    Posted Aug 27, 2020, 8:45 AM by Dennis Kozian
  • 1st Day with Instruments, 6th Grade The 6th grade band will begin playing in class on Tuesday, Sep 8 or Wednesday, Sep 9.  Stay tuned for more info!
    Posted Aug 27, 2020, 8:46 AM by Dennis Kozian
  • 1st Day with Instruments, 7th Grade Bands The 8th grade band will begin playing in class on Thursday, Sep 3 or Tuesday, Sep 8.  Stay tuned for more info!
    Posted Aug 27, 2020, 8:45 AM by Dennis Kozian
  • 2019-20 Jazz Band Auditions Auditions of the William Short Jazz/Rock Ensemble will take place when we are back to in-person learning.  Stay tuned for more information.  Check out the audition music on the Jazz Band web page or on Google Classroom!
    Posted Aug 27, 2020, 8:47 AM by Dennis Kozian
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2020-2021 Band Calendar


My Class Schedule:
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2020-21 WMS Band Calendar



Contact Mr. Kozian:
Phone Number: 323-5836
Email Address: dkozian@portageps.org
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