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. This is our premier ensemble. The Honors Band performs a Fall Concert in September, a Winter Concert in December, a Spring Concert in May, UIL in April, as well as travels to various festivals and competitions at the end of the year. The Honors Band also competes in Statewide and National competitions. 

The Honors Band consists of mostly 8th grade students. Placement in the Honors Band is by audition only. 

The Symphonic Band is one of the next steps after Beginning is one of our 3 Performing Bands at RTMS. The Symphonic Band is designed to emphasize continued development in areas such as technique, tone, and music literacy, as well as skills in ensemble balance, blend, and awareness. The Symphonic Band performs a Fall Concert in September, a Winter Concert in December, a Spring Concert in May, UIL in April, as well as travels to various festivals and competitions at the end of the year. 

The Symphonic Band consists of 7th/8th grade students that have completed Beginning Band. Placement in the Symphonic Band is by audition only.

The Concert Band is one of the next steps after Beginning Band. The Concert Band is designed to emphasize continued development in areas such as technique, tone, and music literacy, as well as skills in ensemble balance, blend, and awareness.  The Concert Band performs a Winter Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May. 

The Concert Band consists of 7th/8th grade students that have completed Beginning Band.

The Beginning Band is the first step in your journey as a member of the Thornton 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. We will combine to perform a Winter Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May, as well as travel to various festivals and competitions at the end of the year! 

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.​