Advanced Band 

7th Grade / Full Year

The 7th grade Advanced Band performs a variety of styles of music at formal concerts, assembly programs, parades, festivals and other special events. Daily rehearsals focus on the development of fundamental skills, reading music notation, and playing together as an ensemble. Opportunities exist for solos and small ensembles, as well as special collaboration with Paly and Gunn bands. Students are expected to attend possible after-school rehearsals and all evening performances. Advanced Band students are eligible to audition for Jazz Ensemble.

Symphonic Band 

8th Grade / Full Year

The 8th grade Symphonic Band performs a variety of styles of music at formal concerts, assembly programs, parades, festivals and other special events. Eighth grade rehearsals dive deeper into developing intermediate instrumental technique, reading proficiency, and ensemble skills. Opportunities exist for solos and small ensembles, as well as special collaboration with Paly and Gunn bands. Students are expected to attend possible after-school rehearsals and all evening performances. Symphonic Band students are eligible to audition for Jazz Ensemble.