The bands are open to all students in the 5th and 6th grades. Students attend band class 2 to 3 days each week. Students have the opportunity to participate in both band and choir at this level. Back To The Top Middle School Concert Bands are the intermedicate level of instrumental educational at Woodward Academy. These Bands are chosen by audition and are divided according to ability level.
Rehearsals occur during the class period, with students receiving prep credit for the class grade.
The ensemble performs on the Winter and Spring Concerts, Middle School Night at a football game in September and one Saturday performance for the 7th and 8th grade combined home football games. Back To The Top Middle School Jazz Bands are available to students participating in the Middle School Band progam. The 7th grade band is the beginning level of jazz education, including beginning improvisation and stylistic interpetation. The 8th grade band is the next level, including more improvisation and more work on ensemble playing. The Top Upper School Wind Ensemble is a select group of players, chosen by audition, and most likely from the upper two classes.