Band Program Philosophy

The band program at Cass School District 63 offers students the opportunity to actively participate and experience the creating, performing, responding to, and connecting to music.  Students will be exposed to the highest quality of music that is available to them at their ability level.  Students will be participating in a student-centered environment where the focus is on their music education experiences, their growth as musicians, and as valued members of the band program. 

The primary goals of the Cass District 63 Band Program are:

(1)  To offer students the opportunity to learn about and perform the highest quality of music available;

(2)  To facilitate and cultivate an environment of appreciation for all types of music through listening and performance;

(3)  To provide each student the opportunity to perform in a meaningful, expressive manner in a variety of experiences;

(4)  To provide a challenging, yet attainable expectation for all students individually as well as a team;

(5)  To work with each individual student and as a group to develop and maintain a steady work habit in order to achieve long term and short term goals that the students have set for themselves;

(6)  To give students a greater understanding of musical elements across a vast genre of music

Check out the band's facebook and twitter pages for more information on events and performances! 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CassD63Bands

Twitter: @CassD63Bands

Chorus, Music & Drama

Cass Junior High is proud to offer a rich and diverse choral experience. All students in Fifth through Eighth Grades are welcome to join if they so choose. Through active participation in class and performances, students will develop many other skills that are necessary to an emotionally happy and healthy life. Students will stimulate creativity, develop social skills, increase self-esteem and develop confidence.

The Fifth and Sixth Grade Chorus meets from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students will learn basic choral skills, as well as increase their musicianship through classroom work and performances.

The Seventh and Eighth Grade Chorus meets from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Students enrolled in Seventh and Eighth Grade Chorus will continue enriching their musicianship through more challenging literature and increased and varied performing experiences.

Advanced Vocal Ensemble is an audition-based group offered to students in Grades Six through Eight who are currently enrolled in Chorus. This ensemble will meet daily during the school day. Students selected will be chosen based upon their vocal skills, sight reading skills, musicianship and blend within a choral group.