Beginning Band is offered for first year, 5th grade band students. In this year students will discover various band instruments and select their instrument preference. The learning objectives for the first year include proper instrument set up, playing position, embouchure, and other instrumental techniques as well as note-naming and other music reading skills.

6th Grade Band is offered to 6th grade students. Typically at this age, students are in their second year of playing and will continue to build on the skills developed in beginning band. Additional learning objectives for 6th Grade Band include development of tone and breathing techniques, increased music literacy, enhanced ensemble skills and concert etiquette, and mastery of beginning scales, rhythms, and articulations.

Middle School Band is offered to 7th and 8th grade students who are typically in their third or fourth year of playing. Students in this course will continue to build upon the skills learned in the first and second years. Additional learning objectives include development of proper intonation, heightened music literacy, and mastery of intermediate scales, rhythms, and articulations.

High School Band is offered to students in grades 9-12. These students are typically in their fifth through eighth year of playing. This elevated continuation course will continue to build upon the skills developed thus far in the students' musical journeys. Additional learning objectives include enhanced intonation, advanced music literacy, and mastery of advanced scales, rhythms, and articulations

Several Pep Band and Marching Band performances will take place throughout the year and all High School Band students are expected to attend. Should you have an unavoidable conflict with a Pep Band or Marching Band performance, advanced notice should be given to Mr. Van Camp via email. Check the upcoming events page for this year's scheduled Pep Band and Marching Band performances. For these events, students should wear their band merch to show our Eagle Pride!

If you have any questions or concerns about following the Pep Band and Marching Band dress code guidelines,  please get in contact with Mr. Van Camp.