Welcome to Band at Frank Augustus Miller Middle School! Please explore our page to learn more about our outstanding band program.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Susan E. Olsen, Director
Email address: seolsen@riversideunified.org.
Phone: (951) 789-8181 ex 57027
Advanced Band
Advanced Band is open to 8th grade Miller students by recommendation only and is for students who have 3 or more years of experience on their band instrument.
Intermediate Band
Intermediate band is for 7th and 8th grade students who have 1-2 years of experience on their band instrument.
Beginning Band
Students in beginning band may choose from a variety of instruments including, but not limited to flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, and percussion. No experience is necessary.
Jazz Band & Indoor Percussion
Jazz Band & Indoor Percussion are auxiliary groups offered by recommendation or audition only and are offered outside of the regular school schedule. Jazz Band & Indoor Percussion students must have exceptional behavior and practice habits due to the limited rehearsal time available.
Frank Augustus Miller 8th Grade Advanced Band and Wind Ensemble both received Unanimous Superior ratings at 2025 SCSBOA Festival! Miller Intermediate Band as well as our 6th & 7th Grade Festival Band received Superior Ratings for their performances.
Way to go Macaws!
Congratulations to our Miller Indoor Percussion - PSCJH Gold Medal Champions at 2024 WGASC Finals!
All band students may audition for drumline. No experience is necessary. Clinics begin in September. All rehearsals and clinics are after school.
Miller Bands have traveled to and performed at:
King High School Football Pre-Game Performance
Ramona High School RUSD Band Extravaganza
RUSD Honor Band Concert
SCSBOA District and Regional Band Festivals
CMEA State Band Festival
Riverside City Hall
RCC Jazz Clinic
Fox Theater - REEF Best Event Ever
Knott's Berry Farm Performance in the Parks
All bands perform in our Winter and Spring concerts.