BEGINNING BAND

Level I Band

(ALL 6th Grade) 

All 6th Grader Band students are members of the Beginning Band. This class is for all 6th Grade students who are learning instruments! There are two sections of 6th Grade Beginning Band, divided by track. (6-1/6-2 & 6-3/6-4). In the first semester, students are able to play the Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Euphonium, or Trombone. After the Winter Band Concert (early Decemeber), students start switching to our secondary instruments. Students may also choose to stay on our primary instruments (Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, or Trombone) You do not need to have any knowledge of music or already own an instrument to join. 

CONCERT BAND

Level II Band

(Intermediate 7th & 8th Grade)

The Concert Band is open to any student in 7th or 8th Grade who has already taken Beginning Band in 6th Grade. This group does not require an audition. This group is for musicians who love playing their instruments. This group participates in our district Concert Band Assessment (MPA or Music Performance Adjudication). This group meets in two sections: one during 8th Grade electives and the other during 7th Grade electives. 

SYMPHONIC BAND

Level III Band

(Advanced 7th & 8th Grade)

The Lufkin Road Middle School Symphonic Band is an Honors ensemble. This group consists of our advanced 7th and 8th Grade students at Lufkin Road Middle School. Students must audition to be a part of this ensemble.  Auditions include scales, a solo, and sight reading. This group has some scheduled after school rehearsals, travels around Wake County and regionally, and plays advanced music for young musicians. This group meets in two sections: one during 8th Grade electives and the other during 7th Grade electives.