About the Shaker Middle School Band Program
This year, there are 431 students at Shaker Middle School playing in one of the following bands:
7th Grade Bands
Symphonic Band: This is the most advanced 7th grade band, directed by Mr. Pocaro with help from Mr. Hughes.
Concert Winds: This band is directed by Mr. Crain and Mr. Hughes.
Concert Bands: These bands are directed by Mr. Clemens and Mr. Pocaro and band staff.
Jazz Ensemble: This band meets after school during Raider Time and is directed by Mr. LeeGrand.
8th Grade Bands
Symphonic Winds: This is the most advanced 8th grade band playing high school level pieces of music. It is directed by Mr. Pocaro and Mr. Hughes.
Concert Winds: This band is directed by Mr. Clemens, assisted by Mr. LeeGrand.
Concert Band: This band is directed by Mr. Clemens.
Jazz Ensemble: The Jazz Ensemble is a music enrichment class which meets daily during Raider Time after school and is directed by Mr. Pocaro.
Contact Information
SMS Band Directors
Shaker Middle School Band Boosters Rep
2018 Middle School Band Concerts
Nov. 14 Fall Concert 1
Nov. 15 Fall Concert 2
Jan. 17 MS/WO Jazz Concert
Jan. 30 Winter Concert 1
Jan. 31 Winter Concert 2
Apr. 17 Spring Concert 1
Apr. 18 Spring Concert 2
All concerts begin at 7 pm and are held in the Middle School auditorium.
