Oliver Middle School is very lucky to have 4 main levels of band along with other small ensembles.
Beginning Band: This is the first level of band where students learn to assemble and make their first notes on their instruments. This band is mostly comprised of 5th grade students.
Intermediate Band: This is the second level of band. Students here have a basic knowledge of how to read and play music. It is here that they start learning how to be musicians and where they start doing outside performances. This band is mostly comprised of 6th grade students.
Symphonic Band: This is the third level of band. This band is comprised of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and is a traveling and performing band. Students will participate in state festivals and other contests around the country.
Wind Ensemble: This is the top level of band. Students must audition to be part of this band. Students here are challenged to perform at a very high level. This band is comprised mostly of 7th and 8th grade students. This band will perform at many of the same festivals as Symphonic Band. In addition, they will perform at any State or National events. In 2015 they performed at TMEA State Conference in Memphis, TN.
Beginning Band: This is the first level of band where students learn to assemble and make their first notes on their instruments. This band is mostly comprised of 5th grade students.
Intermediate Band: This is the second level of band. Students here have a basic knowledge of how to read and play music. It is here that they start learning how to be musicians and where they start doing outside performances. This band is mostly comprised of 6th grade students.
Symphonic Band: This is the third level of band. This band is comprised of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and is a traveling and performing band. Students will participate in state festivals and other contests around the country.
Wind Ensemble: This is the top level of band. Students must audition to be part of this band. Students here are challenged to perform at a very high level. This band is comprised mostly of 7th and 8th grade students. This band will perform at many of the same festivals as Symphonic Band. In addition, they will perform at any State or National events. In 2015 they performed at TMEA State Conference in Memphis, TN.