Mission/Purpose: To provide each student with music education through performance; to increase each student’s understanding of the importance of the arts; and to instill a sense of pride, commitment, and responsibility in each student.

Membership Requirements: Members of the marching band, jazz band, and wind ensemble are selected through auditions.  The concert band is open enrollment.  All band students must play a band instrument and maintain KSHSAA eligibility to enroll in these classes.  Band students are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances.  Performances may include local football and basketball games, local parades and concerts, out-of-town contests, and trains, out-of-town solo, and small ensemble festivals, and possible playoff games.

Dues: N/A

Projects: In addition to the local and out-of-town performances listed above, the marching band takes a significant trip (bowl game) once every two years. Students may also be selected to various honor bands by nominations or auditions.  Students may also earn a band letter awarded by the instructor.

Criteria to Earn Graduation Credit: The course requirements are listed in each class syllabus. Students must maintain at least a “C” average.