Students who are remotely interested in playing a musical instrument are encouraged to take this class. Students are then exposed to basic music notation and reading, as well as trying out on as many instruments as possible to find just the right one.
Many students go on to be in the string class.
Many more join the band and some continue in the regular exploratory rotation. Sixth grade classes are divided into brass and woodwind families. Seventh grade bands are divided into two fully instrumented groups and continue building on the foundation established in beginning band. Eighth grade bands are more performance oriented while continuing to develop, and refine basic musical concepts. Band students are given many opportunities for musical growth through small ensemble participation, District and All-State band auditions and a Jazz Band, which meets once a week before school.