This is a performance-based class, and all the SOL requirements for this age group will be incorporated into the curriculum. Students new to our school system may be required to take a playing test to determine if they should be in the advanced band or the seventh grade beginning band. All students must own or rent their own instruments. Band and Chorus, Grade 7 Students have an opportunity to be a member of both Band 7 and Chorus 7. This arrangement gives the students the ultimate instrumental and choral experience.
Students participate in both the choral concerts and the band concerts.
This is a performance-based class, and all SOL requirements for this age group will be incorporated into the curriculum. Students new to our system may be required to take a playing test with the director before being assigned to this group. Eighth grade band students will be combined with the seventh grade advanced band students to form the Kate Collins Concert Band. All members of the concert band are eligible to try out for District V All District Clinic Band. This band will give two public performances.