band

Band

The CMS band program provides many opportunities for students to share their musical talents with others. In addition to the many band concerts that are given here at CMS, some of these performances include Large Group Performance Evaluation, All-District and All-State Honor Band, All-County Band, and participation in music festivals at such locations as Six Flags Over Georgia as well as Orlando, Florida.

Our band program is one that was founded on excellence and continues to be a point of pride for our school and community. In order to achieve this level of excellence and achievement, students must work hard and take pride in every aspect of being both a musician and a member of this organization.

If you would like more information about the CMS Band Program, please visit our website at: www.chestateemiddleband.com.

6th Grade Beginning Band

All students are welcome – no previous music experience is necessary. All students will try out all of the instruments in the band and will be placed on an instrument that is appropriate for them. Throughout the year, students will learn the fundamentals of music, including, but not limited to: performance techniques, music theory, composition, and music history.

7th Grade Intermediate Band

Previous experience in band or private lesson experience is necessary. Students will continue to develop the fundamentals of music introduced in sixth grade band. Extra performance opportunities are available in the CMS Pep Band, Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble

8th Grade Advanced Band

Previous experience in band is necessary. Students will continue to develop musical fundamentals, with an emphasis on performance techniques. Extra performance opportunities are available in the CMS Pep Band, Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble as well as participation in the music festival trip to Orlando, Florida.