The 6th Grade Band will be returning for the 2026-2027 school year! This group has historically been available to the 6th grade students at Lipsey Middle School; however, when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, the ensemble was shut down and never restarted. We are so excited for the Ole Brook Bands to return to the LMS campus!

During this upcoming school year, the 6th Grade Band will be constructed and operated similarly to the 7th Grade Band as both ensembles will consist of first-year band students. We will work with our 6th Grade Band students to form as strong a musical foundation as possible throughout the year. Students will learn how to read music, the basic principles of music theory, how to play their instrument, how to perform, how to practice and improve, and so much more. They will also begin learning what it takes to be a successful musician and member of the Ole Brook Bands. We will focus on teaching the important skills that we use daily in our classroom, such as respect, dedication, self-discipline, teamwork, and work ethic. With this group, the directors will work to provide them with as many performance opportunities as possible.

This ensemble will be under the direction of our new Assistant Band Director. The director will be assisted by Keshawn Williams, Percussion Director.