Middle School Program

As a member of the IRMS Bands, students will be learn how to:

• Develop musical intuition and technical skills to better express themselves through the music

• Participate with enthusiasm as a member of team of musicians to achieve a common goal with peers

• Be literate and well versed in the use and notation and musical vocabulary

• Understand a history of music and the sequence for how music developed into what it is today

• Be well informed of scholarship and career opportunities within the music field

• Develop essential skills to succeed in life such as self-discipline, organization, responsibility, cooperation and empathy.

• Improve self-esteem and confidence through hard work, persistence, and grit.

• Show pride in accomplishment through band opportunities and individual honors

• Transfer the excellence of musicianship to other areas of their academic, social, and personal life

• Educate parents, school and community about the importance of music in society by maintaining high levels of performance, visibility and involvement.