In the Riverhead High School Band Program, students learn:
To become independent musicians who take musical skills into adult life
To develop performance skills of wind and percussion instruments
To provide for the musical needs of our school and community
To provide all students with a means of self-expression and a healthy social experience
To develop the ability to function as a responsible member of a group
To encourage the development of leadership skills within each student
To guide students towards a sense of personal accomplishment and self-satisfaction
To foster a lifelong love of and engagement with music
Our band curriculum is in alignment with the National Core Arts Standards.
Band course offerings allow each student to complete a 4-year HS music sequence, allowing students to graduate with an Advanced Regents Diploma.
Riverhead Central School District was designated by The NAMM Foundation as a Best Community for Music Education in 2023, 2024, and 2025.