The South Side Band Program offers band classes for Grades 6, 7, and 8. Students meet for class 3 times per week, opposite of their Physical Education Classes (Gym). Classes meet by grade level only. Percussion meets 2 times per week on Mondays and Wednesdays, Winds meet 2 times per week Tuesdays and Thursdays, and everyone meets as a FULL BAND each Friday. Students who do Middle School Band are also able to do Middle School Chorus on a modified schedule! Students in Middle School Band perform 3 concerts per year: December, March and May. Upcoming 8th Grade students also perform at the High School Graduation Ceremony each June to send off our band seniors in style!
*Students are able to join band at the beginning of any year by meeting with Mr. Sisler to choose an instrument. Just because you didn't give it a try in 5th grade doesn't mean you can't be a member of our band!*
Awesome Performing Opportunities for Middle School Students Outside of Our School District!
*Students are able to join band at the beginning of any year by meeting with Mr. Sisler to choose an instrument. Just because you didn't give it a try in 5th grade doesn't mean you can't be a member of our band!*
Awesome Performing Opportunities for Middle School Students Outside of Our School District!
- Students in Grades 7 and 8 have the opportunity to perform with students in Beaver, Butler, Lawrence and Mercer counties as a part of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA)'s Junior High Band Fest that is held each Spring. Students audition by submitting a recording of the required audition material. Selected students perform in a One Day HONORS BAND just for students in Grades 7 and 8 with a special Guest Conductor chosen to work with them!
- Students in Grades 7 and 8 also have the opportunity to participate in Beaver County Band, an All County Honors Band. Students submit an interest form and selected students participate in a band created from 7th and 8th grade students from schools in Beaver County over a 2 day period and perform a concert to display their accomplishment! Students also get to work with a Guest Conductor chosen just for them!
- Students who are in grade 8 also have the opportunity to be part of the South Side Area Marching Band! Students who participate in this extra curricular ensemble always have a positive experience and have an easy transition into High School Band and Classes the following year with all the great relationships that are built while being a member of our Marching Band!