BANDS

The Hughes Middle School band students are separated into three different groups:

Honors Band (advanced)

Placement in this band is based on playing ability, behavior, and attitude. Students will be expected to practice outside of class to prepare the challenging music. All students will be expected to learn the All Region audition music. Activities include the Homecoming Parade, concerts, band contests, pep rallies, Band-on-the-Run, the annual lock-in, Sandy Lake Funfest, the solo contest, and the All Star Band trip to Fiesta Texas.

Symphonic Band (intermediate)

Students in this band will participate in concerts, band contests, pep rallies, Band-on-the-Run, the annual lock-in, the solo contest, and the All Star Band trip to Fiesta Texas. Students may participate in All Region auditions.

Concert Band

Students in this band will concentrate on fundamentals to improve their playing skills. Students may participate in concerts, band contests, pep rallies, the All Star band trip to Fiesta Texas, and other activities based on the individual and group progress improvement and ability to play the music.

Beginning Band

Students in this group are primarily comprised of 6th grade students. Students in the 6th grade beginning band may choose to play flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax, trumpet (cornet), french horn, trombone, tuba, or percussion. 7th grade beginning students may not choose percussion. Activities may include concerts, band contests, solo contest, Sandy Lake Funfest, and the All Star Band trip to Fiesta Texas.