(Beginning Band) is a class for incoming students with limited, or no previous musical experience on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument.  Instruction provided in this class focuses on building a students knowledge of basic music theory, note reading competency, rhythmic development, tempo, and an understanding of coordination and tone production on their chosen instrument. The class is offered to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who have an interest in learning an instrument and music.

Concert Band is a second-year intermediate-level class divided into two separate classes; one woodwind class and the other class consisting of brass and percussion.  Class instruction focuses on the continued development of each instrument, emphasizing performance techniques related to the specific instrumentation.  Students develop a deeper understanding of notation, rhythm, scales, historical significance, and stylistic interpretation of selected music.  Placement in this class is based on an audition with the band director.

Symphonic Band is the advanced instrumental ensemble at Dartmouth Middle School.  Placement for this class is strictly through audition and permission from the director.  This class emphasizes the continued development of technique, musicianship, and advanced performance practices.  Students in this class demonstrate the highest level of performance in the music program.

Jazz Band consists of the most talented saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion musicians in the Dartmouth music program.  Placement in this class is limited to select instrumentation, and students learn a wide variety of musical styles within the jazz repertoire.  Students in this ensemble have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best professional jazz musicians in the region, gaining real world performance experience.  

Classes meet at Hemet High Thursdays at 4:15pm