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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
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