Emphasis is on reading music and getting acquainted with band and orchestra instruments. The classes perform in the spring concert and at This Is Our Story. Each student who completes the class successfully is given the opportunity to try various band and orchestra instruments to determine the most suitable instrument for further study. Beginning Band and String classes are offered for fifth grade students. Enrollment averages 55 to 60 students in band class and 17 to 20 students in string class.
Classes meet twice weekly.
This Is Our Story production are the main performance opportunities for these classes.