Beginning Band prepares students for participating in the award-winning FHS Band. Students will learn the basics of how to play and perform 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 Woodland 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. 

Thinking about Junior High Band? Please visit our Prospective Band Member Page.

7th Grade Choir is open to all students - no audition required this year!

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 our 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 audition or previous experience required! 

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.