The courses the we offer in the area of music:
Band ( Wind and Percussion Instruments)
Orchestra ( String Instruments)
Choir ( Vocal Instruments)
The Music Program at Niguel Hills Middle School is a no-cut, no audition activity. Everyone who signs up to be in Music will be placed in a class, either Vocal or Instrumental Music. Incoming students are not required to have prior experience to participate.
Make Lifelong Friends
Theme Park Field Trips!
Fun Parties
Learn to Sing or Play and Instrument
After Middle School, Can I Continue in Music?
Yes! Our Musicians go on in High School to be Athletes, ASB Leaders, Academy Participants, Dual Immersion Students, while also enrolled in Music Classes!
Our Recent High School Graduates Have Attended the Following Colleges and Universities:
University of California & California State University Campuses, Harvard, West Point & the Air Force Academy, CalArts and many other outstanding instititions throughout the US.
Parents! Many of our Graduates receive substantial scholarships for their performance in Music at the College Level after graduating! Our Graduates have gone on to become Professional Musicians and Teachers (In our School District and beyond)!
Have Questions? Interested in Joining Us? Contact ( Band and Orchestra) jjcaestecker@capousd.org or Mr. Medina (Choir) rmmedina@capousd.org.
Contact Our Booster Club President Cathleen Sward at NHMSBoosters@gmail.com
Activity donations are recommended for each student, but the booster club has several scholarships
available for families with financial need. Please let a board member, Mr. Caestecker (Band and Orchestra), or Mr. Medina (Choir) know privately if you need assistance making the donation. We willtake care of you. Your ability to pay does not impact your ability to participate.
** Please indicate student’s name and elective in Memo Field **
● Checks payable to: NHMS Booster Club
● Zelle payments: NHMSboosters@gmail.com
● Cash – Envelope with Student’s name and elective given to teacher
Band and Orchestra
Fall Concert - Sept. 29 or Nov 3, 2026, 7pm @ DHHS
Winter Concert - December 9, 2026, 7pm @ DHHS
DHHS Area Concert (With Elementary, Middle, and High School
Students) - Feb/March, 2027 TBD
District Festival Field Trip - March, 2027, DateTBD
Spring Concert - April 28, 2027, 7pm @ DHHS
NHMS Visual and Performing Arts Showcase (Tentative) -
Date TBD, Spring @ NHMS
Theme Park Field Trip (For Example, Disney, Knotts, Universal &
Music Performance), Spring, Date TBD
Choir
Fall Concert - October 29, 2026, 7pm @ DHHS
Winter Concert - December 10, 2026, 7pm @ DHHS
DHHS Area Concert (With Elementary, Middle, and High School
Students) - Feb/March, 2027 TBD
Spring Concert - May 20, 2027, 7pm @ DHHS
NHMS Visual and Performing Arts Showcase (Tentative) -
Date TBD, Spring @ NHMS
Field Trips - TBD
Concert CALENDAR OF EVENTS (All Events Subject to Change of Time and Venue)
August 10th & 11th - Registration Day @ NHMS, 10 AM - 2 PM
Band and Orchestra
Fall Concert - Sept. 29 or Nov 3, 2026, 7pm @ DHHS
Winter Concert - December 9, 2026, 7pm @ DHHS
DHHS Area Concert (With Elementary, Middle, and High School
Students) - Feb/March, 2027 TBD
District Festival Field Trip - March, 2027, DateTBD
Spring Concert - April 28, 2027, 7pm @ DHHS
NHMS Visual and Performing Arts Showcase (Tentative) -
Date TBD, Spring @ NHMS
Theme Park Field Trip (For Example, Disney, Knotts, Universal &
Music Performance), Spring, Date TBD
Choir
Fall Concert - October 29, 2026, 7pm @ DHHS
Winter Concert - December 10, 2026, 7pm @ DHHS
DHHS Area Concert (With Elementary, Middle, and High School
Students) - Feb/March, 2027 TBD
Spring Concert - May 20, 2027, 7pm @ DHHS
NHMS Visual and Performing Arts Showcase (Tentative) -
Date TBD, Spring @ NHMS
Field Trips - TBD