Beginning in 5th grade, students have the opportunity to join band. With 5th and 6th graders, they are working hard to learn an instrument of their choice; have lessons on their instruments; and perform in concerts. Once in 7th grade, students join the 8th - 12th graders at pep bands, marching in Jamboree Days, and have opportunities of playing in Honors Band through the Lakeland Music Conference, and UWEC. Each year in March, Solo & Ensemble events take place, and students are strongly encouraged to compete and participate. Each Spring, a school in the Lakeland Music Conference hosts Pep Band Play Offs. This is an event where the bands can compete and be rated on their performances. In March 2018, the Pep Band took 2nd Place overall, and our percussion took home the trophy as the Best Percussion Section. 9th - 12th grade students have the opportunity to travel every two years. So far, trips have included Branson, Chicago, and Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida!
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