Elementary Band
All students who participate in the Elementary Band receive small-group instrumental instruction every six school days and students in 5th-6th grade additionally receive full ensemble instruction two days per week. The 6th-grade band is proud to have recently competed in the PMEA Music Performance Assessment and has been awarded superior ratings (the highest rating possible). In the 2023-24 school year the elementary band program consists of nearly 300 student performers and will perform up to 2 annual concerts. Please visit the elementary band website for more information about being a part of the band, practice videos for each instrument, and other useful tools for students.
Middle and High School Concert Band
Students in the middle school and high school Concert Bands participate and perform in up to 2 annual concerts performing music at or above their ability level. The middle school and high school band program has nearly 200 students participating. When students enter their 10th-grade year, they have the opportunity to audition for the Honors Wind Ensemble. The Honors Wind Ensemble is proud to have competed in the PMEA Music Performance Assessment throughout the years and been awarded several superior ratings (the highest rating possible). Avonworth School District is proud to have students who compete and place at PMEA district band events and in PMEA State Band as well as placing at other competitions including Nafme All-Nationals and All-Eastern Honors Ensembles.
Marching Band
The Marching Band includes students in grades 8-12 with 130 plus members. They proudly represent Avonworth School District in multiple parades, Friday night football games, band festivals, and school pep rallies. The marching band takes a yearly trip to perform for national audiences. Avonworth Marching Band has even been chosen multiple times to be featured at Disney World's Magic Kingdom parade - an honor that is highly sought after by high school marching bands all over the country.
Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble Program
Students in the jazz program have the opportunity to audition for the Jazz Band and/or the Jazz Ensemble. The Jazz Band features mainly our junior-high aged students in 6th-9th grade and the Jazz Ensemble features mainly our senior-high aged students in 9th-12th grade. Both groups rehearse separately during the spring semester after school. Students in the jazz program participate and perform in an annual spring concert along with other community events. The jazz ensemble opens up for the Balcony Big Band at Jergel’s like many of the other local high school jazz bands.
Student Lead Ensembles
Students have the autonomy to lead their own ensembles including but not limited to directing, scheduling rehearsals, and performing. Over the years the Student Lead Ensembles have organically transformed and modified to meet the desires of our students. Some examples of our student lead ensembles have included percussion ensemble, saxophone quartet, flute choir, and more.