Beginning Band prepares students for participating in the award-winning FHS Band. Students will learn the basics of playing and performing on a wind or percussion instrument. 

Students will have the opportunity to start on flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, or percussion, with the option of changing to the saxophone, bassoon, horn, euphonium, or tuba at a later time. 

The Ramay Band plays concerts throughout the year and participates in local competitions. 

Students wishing to be part of the beginning band are encouraged to join in 7th grade as opportunities become more limited in future years. 

7th Grade Choir is open to all students, placement audition required.

Choir classes are separated by voice (Soprano/Alto and Tenor/Bass) and focus on the fundamentals of good choral musicianship.

Students learn to sing 1 and 2-part music in a variety of styles, and participate in at least two major performances each year.

The FPS choir program has a tradition of excellence. Each year the junior high choirs receive superior ratings at performance assessments and place many students in All-Region choir. 

Thinking about joining junior high choir?  Click here for more information for prospective students! 

Beginning Orchestra teaches the fundamentals and prepares students for success in the Intermediate Orchestra,  the FHS Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra. Students have a choice of learning the violin, viola, cello, or bass.

Beginning Orchestra is open to all students, no prior experience necessary.

In the beginning classes, students will learn to play instruments using various styles of music, including folk, blues, classical, pop, rock, world, Latin, jazz, and movie music.

Students are strongly encouraged to join the Beginning Orchestra in 7th grade as it can be more challenging to start a stringed instrument in later years.  Click here for more information for prospective students.  

Introduction to Theatre Arts is a one-semester course for students to determine if they might be interested in taking additional theatre or drama courses in the future.

Students will develop self-expression through theatre arts and rehearse improvised and scripted scenes to demonstrate social skills. Students will also explore the structure of dramatic literature and use appropriate terminology to develop theatre vocabulary.