Walker Mill MiddleAdvanced Band

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The Creative and Performing Arts Band Program is designed for students who wish to continue instruction of a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument on an advanced level. Membership is subject to the audition process outlined in the FOCUS announcement. All students explore culturally and musically diverse styles through performance in Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. Topics include Tone Quality and Production; Characteristics and Concepts Self-Tuning; Advanced Music Terminology; Intermediate/ Advanced Sight-reading Concepts; and Musical Periods, Styles, and Cultures and their Relationship to Music Performance.

Prerequisites: Grade 7 or 8 student; participation in Grade 6 or 7 band; audition; sight reading; resume; writing sample; recommendations; report card;

Grades: 6-8

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