Rehearsals are after school on Thursdays. The Symphony Band travels to a national music festival each year and also participates in a music festival at Six Flags Great America. 8th Grade Concert Band Open to 8th grade band students who played in the 7th grade concert band last year. Class meets every other day. Director approval for membership in the 8th grade concert band is required.
Class meets every day.
Director approval for membership in the 7th grade concert band is required. 6th Grade Concert Band Open to 6th grade students who participated in 5th grade band or started an instrument during summer school. Class meets every fourth day. This is the last chance for middle school students to start a band instrument. Lessons are given every fourth day.