Gladstone School District Bands

Welcome to the Gladstone Bands Website! This site includes information about the Walter L. Kraxberger Middle School and Gladstone High School bands. Here you can find a calendar of events, useful resources, information about private lessons, volunteer information, and much more. If you cannot find the information you need, feel free to email me at Arnolds@Gladstone.k12.or.us if you have any questions. Thank you for visiting. 

Gladstone School District Music Programs Vision

• Provide a well-rounded education for all students

• Provide a high quality and immersive music education

• Teach habits such as diligence, organization, and creative problem solving through an inherently rewarding curriculum

• Improve school attendance

• Represent Gladstone in a positive light

• Entertain the community at sporting events, pep rallies, and local performances

• Compete at statewide festivals

• Provide students the opportunity to audition and attend All-State honor groups as well as Regional and National honor groups