SMS Instrumental Ensembles
5/6 Concert Band: The 5/6 Concert Band is for all fifth and sixth grade instrumental students. This group performs band literature as students further develop their skills and refine their musicianship. This ensemble meets for full rehearsal every A day during 8th Period (beginning at 12:38 pm).
7/8 Concert Band: The 7/8 Band consists of seventh and eighth graders. In this ensemble, we still focus on the development of technique, musicianship, and ensemble blend, but with more advanced band literature. This ensemble is designed to prepare students for their time in high school band. This ensemble meets every B day during 1st Period (beginning at 7:55 am).
Jazz Band: The Jazz Band is our honors ensemble for seventh and eighth grade instrumental students, meaning it has an audition requirement. This ensemble focuses on developing in students an understanding of jazz styles, performance techniques, and improvisation. This group performs at a number of events throughout the year including concerts, service events, and festivals. The Jazz Band meets every A Day during 9th Period (beginning at 1:18 pm).
7/8 Concert Band: The 7/8 Band consists of seventh and eighth graders. In this ensemble, we still focus on the development of technique, musicianship, and ensemble blend, but with more advanced band literature. This ensemble is designed to prepare students for their time in high school band. This ensemble meets every B day during 1st Period (beginning at 7:55 am).
Jazz Band: The Jazz Band is our honors ensemble for seventh and eighth grade instrumental students, meaning it has an audition requirement. This ensemble focuses on developing in students an understanding of jazz styles, performance techniques, and improvisation. This group performs at a number of events throughout the year including concerts, service events, and festivals. The Jazz Band meets every A Day during 9th Period (beginning at 1:18 pm).