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Students in 7th and 8th grade band at PHMS are divided into 3 bands which meet for class daily during school. Students in 6th grade beginning band meet in either like-instrument classes or full band on a daily basis.
The PHMS Beginner Band performs an Informance, Winter Concert, and Spring Concert during the school year. These are the only required performances.
The PHMS Bands consistently receive gold and silver ratings at ISSMA Solo & Ensemble, ISSMA Concert Band Contest, and are a five-time recipient of the ISSMA Jr. All-Music Award. Students in PHMS Bands regularly participate in additional events such as Solo & Ensemble, IBA All-Region Honor Band, and Madison County All-Region Band.
Many members of the PHMS Band can be found in athletics, academic teams, and clubs.
Students Choose from the following instruments:
Woodwind
Woodwind
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet
Saxophone
Brass
Brass
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Baritone
Tuba
Percussion
Percussion
*Students must learn both bells and snare drum
Parent Involvement
Parent Involvement
Volunteer to chaperone an event. (Spooktacular, Concerts, Bowling, etc.)
Travel with the band on their field trips: Indianapolis, Adrenaline Adventure Park, and an overnight trip every other year. (Second year Band students travel to Chicago this year!)
Assist with planning the Winter Concert and general administrative tasks in the department.
Attend performances and support your student.
Encourage your student to be involved in extracurricular band events.
"One of my favorite things about the band program is that there is a place for everyone. It doesn't matter what you look like or what your other interests are -- if you are willing to learn an instrument, then you belong here."
-Heather Tannas (Parent & Band Booster)
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