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Join Us at the LBMS Instrument Fair • Wednesday, February 4, 2026• 5:00-8:30pm

About Our Band

The 6th grade beginner band program is the first step on our musical journey together. It is an opportunity to discover the joy of music in addition to learning and building many life-long skills like: responsibility, self-esteem and team work. Our beginner classes are divided into like-instrument groups to ensure student success and to give more one-on-one instruction. The beginner band curriculum prepares our members to be musically successful as they continue through the band program.

The Lake Belton Middle School Band program is made up of four separate performing groups: the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and the Beginner Band. We also offer a secondary band class to advanced players – our Jazz Band. All four groups are designed to build on and enhance the musical skills learned in 6th grade to real performance situations.

Yearly performance opportunities: pep rallies, one high school halftime performance, All Region Band contest, Holiday Concert, UIL Concert and Sight-reading Evaluation, and Spring Concert. We close the year with our band trip to Typhoon Texas Waterpark Austin.

After middle school, we strongly encourage all band students to continue their musical journey by joining the two-time state qualifying marching band, the Lake Belton HS Stampede. The high school band is the most visible of all groups where you can show pride for your school and community.

Instrument Choices

  • Flute – Students may rent or purchase instrument
  • Oboe (limited) – Instrument provided by school for a fee; student purchases reeds
  • Bassoon (limited) – Instrument provided by school for a fee; student purchases reeds
  • Clarinet – Students may rent or purchase instrument
  • Saxophone (limited) – Students may rent or purchase instrument
  • Trumpet – Students may rent or purchase instrument
  • French Horn – Instrument provided by school for a fee; student purchases mouthpiece
  • Trombone – Students may rent or purchase instrument
  • Baritone & Tuba – Instrument provided by school for a fee; student purchases mouthpiece
  • Percussion (limited) – Students must purchase all sticks/mallets and a percussion kit

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I have to know anything about music to be in band?
    • NO! You will learn everything you need to know about music and playing an instrument in 6th grade band
  • Can I take Athletics and be in band?
    • YES! In 7th and 8th grade you may take more than one elective. In fact, most of our students are in athletics.
  • Does it cost a lot of money to be in band?
    • NO! The main cost is your instrument. You can rent or purchase an instrument from a local music store or rent a school-owned instrument. We are willing to work with you, so please do not let a financial concern stop you from joining band.
  • What are the advantages to joining band?
    • The most obvious reason is the enjoyment of playing an instrument, but there is more! It is FUN to be in band! Students get the chance to play at pep rallies, concerts, contests, and band trips! Band is the largest and most active organization on campus.