Advanced Bands

About the Advanced Bands

This will give you general information about each of our advanced band classes. Please follow the link at the end of each band's description to learn more about each group.  Scroll down to the bottom of this page for each instrument's required supplies list.

About the Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble is the top band at Legacy Middle School.  It is considered the varsity band.  It is comprised of 8th and 7th graders with at least one year of experience.  Students wanting to be in the Wind Ensemble are expected to demonstrate a good attitude, excellent behavior record, and maintain a passing grade in all classes.  The Wind Ensemble represents the Legacy Middle School band program at UIL Concert and Sight-reading contest.  Wind Ensemble members will also be expected to participate in the TMEA Region Band tryouts in the fall.

About the Honor Band

The Honor Band is the second band at Legacy Middle School.  It is comprised of 8th and 7th graders with at least one year of experience.  Honor band members may be advanced to the Wind Ensemble during the school year if a place opens up and if their schedule allows.  Students wanting to advance to the Wind Ensemble are expected to demonstrate a good attitude, excellent behavior record, maintain a passing grade in all classes, and proper musical ability.

About the Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is the third band at Legacy Middle School.  The Symphonic Band is comprised of both 7th and 8th graders. Symphonic band members may be advanced to the Honor Band during the school year if a place opens up and if their schedule allows.  Students wanting to advance to the Honor Band are expected to demonstrate a good attitude, excellent behavior record, maintain a passing grade in all classes, and proper musical ability.

Expectations for All Advanced Bands

All Advanced Band Students will: 

• Perform with a characteristic sound for their instrument 

• Demonstrate proper tuning techniques for their instrument 

• Demonstrate proper rhythmic counting 

• Demonstrate proper usage and knowledge of musical terms 

• Demonstrate an understanding of key signatures 

• Demonstrate an understanding of dynamics and various musical expressions 

• Demonstrate proper blend and balance within their section and the band 

• Perform all music to the best of their abilities 

• Attend all performances in their entirety 

• Maintain passing grades in all classes 

• Be model citizens of the Legacy Middle School and East Central ISD communities

Advanced Band Supply Lists

(All lists current as of 8-7-2023)

Please click on your student's instrument to view and download the current Legacy Band supply list.  All supplies (along with your student's instrument) are required every day for band.

ALL SUPPLIES AND INSTRUMENTS SHOULD BE BROUGHT BY THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL