Class Information

Band 6 – Beginning Band: Band 6 is a co-curricular ensemble. Most of our meetings occur during the regular school day, and students receive a grade. Band 6 students have a few additional after school rehearsals and performances for our Winter and Spring Concerts. Band 6 is open to all 6th grade River Bend Middle School students, regardless of prior experience in music.

Band 7 – Intermediate Band: Band 7 is a co-curricular ensemble. Like beginning Band, most of our meetings occur during the regular school day, and students receive a grade. Band 7 students have a few additional after school rehearsals and performances for our Winter and Spring Concerts. Band 7 is open to all 7th grade students who have at least one year of band experience. 

Band 8 – Advanced Band: Band 8 is a co-curricular ensemble. Advanced Band students receive a grade and meet during the school day. There are several after school events for Advanced Band students, including Winter & Spring Concerts, along with special events such as field trips to PFHS for 8th Grade Night, Combined Concerts, our Assessment Performance at Independence HS, and our annual Hershey Park Trip in June (please see the field trip section of the handbook for more information). The Advanced Band is open to River Bend Middle School students in 8th grade who have at least 2 years of playing experience or students who pass an audition. 

Jazz Band - Jazz Band is an extracurricular audition based ensemble. Jazz Band is open to all band students by audition only. Students must be enrolled in a Music class at RBMS to participate in Jazz Band. Jazz Band meets on Tuesdays after school. Students in Jazz Band are expected to uphold high performance standards by demonstrating superior rehearsal techniques and practicing their music outside of rehearsals. Jazz Band will perform at the annual “Jingle Jam” concert in December, as well as in the Spring.

6th Grade Elite Band - Elite Band is an extracurricular ensemble that will begin in the 3rd Quarter. Elite Band is open to all 6th grade band students who pass an audition. Students in Elite Band are expected to uphold high performance standards by demonstrating superior rehearsal techniques and practicing their music outside of rehearsals. Elite Band will have one Spring Concert. 

Specific class information such as policies regarding communication, grading, supplies, and more can be found in the RBM Band Handbook.