Concert Bands at Whitko

The core ensemble at Whitko is the Concert Band. This group is where students learn the fundamentals of performing on a wind or percussion instrument as well as in an instrumental ensemble. 

Beginning Band

• Open to all 7th grade students
• Performances
  • Fall Concert in October
  • Christmas Concert in December
  • Solo/Ensemble in Late January/Early February
  • Winter Concert in Late February
  • ISSMA J/M/E Contest in mid-March
  • Spring Concert in May

8th Grade Band

• Open to all 8th Grade students who have either completed 7th Grade Band or been invited after completing a semester of Exploring Music
• 8th grade will play with 7th grade for some concerts and with high school for others. This will be determined throughout the year based on instrumentation and ability level.
• Performances
  • Fall Concert in October
  • Christmas Concert in December
  • Solo/Ensemble in Late January/Early February
  • Winter Concert in February
  • ISSMA J/M/E Contest in mid-March
  • ISSMA Contest in April
  • Spring Concert in May
  • Graduation in June

High School Band

• Christmas Concert in December
• Solo/Ensemble in Late January/Early February
• Winter Concert in February
• ISSMA Contest in mid-April
• Spring Concert in May
• Graduation in June

Exploring Music

• This is a rotational class for all 7th and 8th grade students (opposite other rotation classes as well as the career academy)
• Students will get instruction as if they were in a beginning band class
• At the conclusion of this class students may be invited to join the 7th or 8th grade band class if they wish