6th Grade Music Program

Interested in participating in Band or Orchestra as a 6th grader? Check out these introduction videos from our music department!

6th Grade: Beginning Band or Beginning Orchestra

7th Grade: Concert Band or Concert Orchestra

8th Grade: Symphonic Band or Symphonic Orchestra

All ensembles typically perform once each quarter in the Poudre High School Auditorium. Each concert is about an hour long, and is a required component of the course. Additionally, 7th and 8th grade students have the option to participate in the Middle School Outreach Ensemble offered at CSU, or Audition for the Poudre School District Middle School Honor Ensemble offered each spring.
Additionally, all 7th and 8th grade students will get the opportunity to perform in multiple band/orchestra festivals. These events are field trips that take place during the school day, where students get to perform for other middle schools and get feedback/ratings from highly-qualified guest judges. In the past, these judges have included college professors, professional conductors, and prominent music educators from around the state. For the last several years, our 8th grade ensembles have received several “Superior” and “Excellent” ratings at these adjudicated events.
Lastly, all 7th and 8th grade band students will typically get the opportunity to perform at other local events. In the past, these have included performing the National Anthem twice each year before a Colorado Eagles Hockey Game.
By the end of 8th grade, each music student will typically perform in 16-20 concerts.