About Band at DMS
5th and 6th grade band students at DMIS participate in concert band, perform in concerts, take lessons, and travel to a variety of state and regional honor bands. In 6th grade, students also have the opportunity to perform in a solo and ensemble festival. In concert band students learn how to play a musical instrument, learn how to read music, learn new musical vocabulary, and have fun!
7th and 8th grade students at DMS participate in concert band, marching band, solo and ensemble festival, and a variety of state and regional honor bands. All students participate in marching band in the fall. The group switches to concert band, which meets every other day, following the conclusion of marching season. Concert band is the core of the instrumental music program. Rehearsals focus on tone, technique, and musicality while performing the best music written for young wind bands.
7th and 8th grade students at DMS participate in concert band, marching band, solo and ensemble festival, and a variety of state and regional honor bands. All students participate in marching band in the fall. The group switches to concert band, which meets every other day, following the conclusion of marching season. Concert band is the core of the instrumental music program. Rehearsals focus on tone, technique, and musicality while performing the best music written for young wind bands.