Students at the Middle School level have the opportunity to experience a wider array of music and instrumentation. Daily classroom time, along with sectional instruction during the week, allows our students to greatly improve their knowledge and skills.

Our Middle School Bands perform at concerts throughout the year. The 7th and 8th Grade Bands also have the opportunity to perform in the Solo and Ensemble contest and the OMEA Large Group Contest in the Spring.

The Middle School Jazz Band is another change for students to expand their love of music and skills. Open to 7th and 8th Grade students, this extra-curricular group meets after school once a week starting in the Fall Semester. The Jazz Band performs at multiple concerts throughout the year.

Private 
​Lessons
While students will learn to play an instrument through in class and in home practice, there is great benefit in private lessons towards instrument mastery. We are fortunate to have access to many qualified music educators within our area who offer private lessons. Please contact these individuals directly to learn about their fees and schedule times.

Middle School
​Band Staff
Students in Grades 6 & 7 get their primary instruction from Mrs. Debbie Wiandt. The 8th Grade Band is led by Mrs. Rachel Caldwell.

8th Grade Band Night with the Scarlet Guard

The Scarlet Guard welcomed members of the 8th Grade Band at the CHS Boys Soccer game on October 12th. The 8th grade students participated in pre-game activities, joined the Scarlet Guard in the stands, and performed at half-time.

We look forward to future performances of the 8th Grade Band this year and to seeing them become a part of the Scarlet Guard for years to come!