Music / Overview

Music is required in grade 6 and the offerings include band, chorus, strings, and general music. Band, chorus, guitar, strings, and general music are offered in grade 7 as part of a fine arts elective. In grade 8, students may choose from electives that include instruction in band, chorus, guitar, and orchestral-stringed instruments. All middle schools are equipped with the Music in Education keyboard labs, a classroom set of classical guitars and a complete set of world music drums.

Students have the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities such as the All-County Elementary Chorus, Regional Orchestra, All-County Orchestra, All-County Guitar, All-County Chorus, All-District Jazz Band, All-District Band, All-District Chorus, District Band Festival, District Choral Festival, All-County Guitar Festival, District Jazz Festival, Solo and Ensemble Festival, State Marching Festival, All-Virginia Band and Orchestra, All-Virginia Chorus, Honors Choir, and Honors Jazz Band.

Software provided in the middle schools, each school has access to Smart Music, Siblius, and Music Ace 2.

Bob Roche, Band Director

Jordan Markwood, Chorus Director

Eric Maeshiro, Orchestra/ Guitar

Tammy Lanham, Chorus / Guitar

Willis Rosenfeld, Band/ Music Lab