6th Grade Band is the second year of Band at Harding.  Instrumentation includes the Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, and Percussion.  In addition to completing our method book, students also play full length concert pieces.  Our method book is Essential Elements Book One.  The primary focus is on the development, continuation, and expansion of basic skills.  Students perform three times a year at our Winter and Spring Concerts, and at Spring Arts Day.

7th and 8th Grade Band is the third and fourth year of Band at Harding.  Instrumentation includes the Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, and Percussion.  This ensemble continues to build their skills in a new method book, and uses the Smart Music software program for practice homework.  Our Method Book is Essential Elements Book Two.  In addition to performing at the Winter and Spring Concerts, this Band will also play at Pep Rallys, the Alumni Basketball Game, and at Spring Arts Day.

Chorus is included in each student’s weekly curricular experience to afford him or her the opportunity to strengthen the musical skills of reading, singing and playing. Harding requires each student to participate in either band or chorus. The goal of the music program is to help students to understand and to appreciate music. Band or chorus is for any student who wishes to participate in a group that will perform a variety of material during school events and for organizations within the Nashville area.