and the student chooses which class they would prefer to take. At the end of the year, 5th and 6th graders also participate in a concert at the end of the year were they show off some of the music they were working on. Middle school Once in Middle School, all students still must take Band, Choir, or Orchestra, but the class only occurs 3 days a week. Middle school students also participate in 2 concerts throughout the year, once in the Winter, and again in the Spring. The Upper School also participates in the concerts with them. Band Choir, and Orchestra all participate in separate concerts. In addition, Middle school band students may also participate in middle school Jazz Band, which takes place once a week during the study hall period and is invite only. Upper School Once in the Upper School, students are no longer required to take music classes, but they are encouraged to do so. Upper schoolers also have many different options available to them in Upper school music as well. Music classes that upper school students may take include: Orchestra Upper School Orchestra No requirements Every day for 30 minutes (9th period) Chamber Orchestra Approve by instructor and a minimum for 4 years of experience are required 3 days a week, 2 ether 60–70 minutes, 1 40 minutes Band Concert Band No requirements Every day for 30 minutes (9th period) Brass Ensemble Approval of the instructor, and student must demonstrate a high interest and good skills 3 days a week, 2 ether 60–70 minutes, 1 40 minutes Saxophone Ensemble Approval of the instructor, and student must demonstrate a high interest and good skills 3 days a week, 2 ether 60–70 minutes, 1 40 minutes Woodwind Ensemble Approval of the instructor, and student must demonstrate a high interest and good skills 3 days a week, 2 ether 60–70 minutes, 1 40 minutes Choir Concert Choir No requirements Every day for 30 minutes (9th period) Madrigals Ensemble (auditioned) Approval from instructor from auditions and enrollment in an additional musical ensemble 3 days a week, 2 ether 60–70 minutes, 1 40 minutes Women’s Vocal Chamber Ensemble (auditioned) Approval by instructor by auditions or invite 3 days a week, 2 ether 60–70 minutes, 1 40 minutes Music Theory Music Theory Approval by instructor 3 days a week, 2 ether 60–70 minutes, 1 40 minutes Other Info Since the late