The Beginning Band at West Marshall Elementary is directed by Mr. Marsh and consists of 38 members. We are a beginning band that focuses on the musical growth of young musicians through exploring musical concepts both in band and in small group lessons.

Full group band meets weekly on Fridays from 2:25-3:10. In band rehearsals, students work together to practice assigned materials from their lesson books, and prepare selections for upcoming performances. With this, band members also are exposed to basic music theory and reading of the music language within each rehearsal.

Small group lessons happen once per cycle four-day cycle during music class. During lessons, band students work on musical concept study and individualized instruction on instrument technique.