The Beginning Band is the first step in your journey as a member of the Isaac Middle School Band. Students in the Beginning Band will enjoy instrument specific classes where they can learn to play their chosen instrument in a small-group setting. Students will learn how to properly assembly, hold, and play their instrument in a fun and progressive course designed to teach all of the skills necessary to perform concerts for your family and friends!
The Beginning Band will perform several concerts throughout the first year along with many other exciting social opportunities.
The Beginning Band is primarily made up of 6th grade students, but special consideration can be made on a case-by-case basis for older students interested in joining band.
The Symphonic Band is an advanced ensemble designed to emphasize continued individual development in areas such as technique, tone, and music literacy through a progressive curriculum of upper middle school level music literature. The Symphonic Band performs a Fall Concert in October, a Winter Concert in December, and Spring Concerts in March and May, as well as travels to ABODA Festivals in the Phoenix Metro Area.
The Symphonic Band consists of 7th/8th grade students that have completed Beginning Band. Placement in the Symphonic Band is by audition only.
The Honors Band is our most advanced ensemble designed to emphasize continued individual development in areas such as technique, tone, and music literacy through a progressive curriculum of upper middle school and high school level music literature. The Honors Band performs a Fall Concert October, a Winter Concert in December, and Spring Concerts in March and May, as well as travels to ABODA Festivals in the Phoenix Metro Area The Honors Band also records for state and national contests.
The Honors Band consists of mostly 8th grade. Placement in the Honors Band is by audition only.