Band - Arts - Kentwood Public Schools

Band Performance Groups

Kentwood Public Schools introduces students to formal instrumental music groups beginning in the 6th grade. Each of Kentwood's three middle schools offer band programs in grades six, seven and eight.

After leaving middle school, our band music students have opportunities to perform in numerous groups as they progress in their high school years. Those groups are:

Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Concert Band
Freshman Band
Falcon Marching Band (comprised of students from each of the four above bands)
Jazz Ensemble I
Jazz Ensemble II

Additionally, various small chamber ensembles, which appear throughout the year, are evaluated at the solo and ensemble festival.

For those interested in extra-curricular activities Pep Bands play at various sporting events and the East Kentwood Musical features a full Pit Orchestra open to all students by try-out.