5th Grade Band is year 1 of a 4 year instrumental music curriculum. 

5th Grade Band - Weekly 40-minute instrument lessons. Students develop basic playing techniques and musicianship skills on their instrument in weekly small group lessons. Students combine twice a year for a "full-band" experience at the winter and spring concerts to demonstrate their progress. 

6th Grade Band - Meets 3 times a week as a large ensemble (Concert Band). Students learn to play in a Concert Band setting and develop their ensemble skills, instrument technique, and musicianship through the performance of standard middle school band literature.  

7/8th Grade Band - Meets 3 times a week as a large ensemble. Students continue developing their ensemble skills, technique, and musicianship through the performance of advanced middle school band repertoire.

Curtis Jazz Band - Students can audition for the award-winning Curtis Jazz Band in middle school. This advanced ensemble performs various jazz styles, Blues form, and the basics of improvisation.