North Reading Middle School Band
Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th
Middle School Band is offered in each grade level It is assumed that students interested in playing have participated at the elementary level or have successfully completed at least one year of private lessons on their woodwind, brass or percussion instruments. Students who have not met this requirement can sit for an audition with the band director. Band students are expected to be available for several school and public performances throughout the year. Full band rehearsals are scheduled three days per six-day cycle for the entire year. In addition to these rehearsals, each band member will be scheduled for a sectional rehearsal with like instruments one day per six day cycle for the entire year.