At Wilson Middle School, all 5th and 6th graders recieve general music but are required to choose between band or chorus as a class during the school day. In 5th and 6th grade, general music meets 3 days out of a 6 day cycle for one trimester. 

5th grade general music: Mr. Morrill, Mr. Neimann
6th grade general music: Mr. Morrill

Band

Band students are encouraged to continue lessons (which now happen after school) with their same instructor. 5th and 6th grade band meets during the school day three days out of a six-day cycle whereas 7th and 8th grade band meet two days out of a six day cycle. With more opportunities to work as ensemble, students are given more opportunities to perform for an audience. Some of the additional opportunities include Wilson Winds (honors band) and Jazz Band (both occur after school). 

Band teacher for all grades: Mr. Morrill

Choir

5th and 6th grade choir meets during the school day three days out of a six day cycle, whereas 7th and 8th grade choir meet two days out of a six day cycle. With more opportunities to work as an ensemble, students are given more opportunities to perform for an audience. Some of the additional opportunities include the Wilson musical, and Pops Chorus (both occur after school).

Choir teacher for all grades: Ms. Moretz

VAP

VAP is an elective for seventh and eighth graders who choose to experience three trimester classes in each of the following video, art, and performance (theatre) in lieu of participating in band or choir.

 

7th and 8th grade VAP: Ms. Moretz, Mr. Neimann