Instrumental Music

Our instrumental band program begins in 5th grade.  Every student chooses a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument to learn to play.  Rehearsals are twice per week during the instructional day.  Students have the option to continue band instruction in 6th grade during the instructional day.

Students who wish to continue with their instrumental training in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades may join the Concert Band.  This program is optional, and meets before school every day.  We have two separate concert bands that rehearse before school, and your student will join the one that corresponds with the school they attend:

Concert Band North - H. Clarke Powers, Loomis Grammar, Ophir, and Penryn (under the direction of Mr. Dillaway)

Concert Band South - Placer and Franklin (under the direction of Mr. Jacks)

Each concert band rehearses unique repertoire (depending on the skills of the musicians who join the group) and has separate concerts.  Both bands may join together for special events, field trips, and National Anthem performances.