Through performances at band events, football games, and parades, the Ashworth Band, under the leadership of Mr. Will Johnson, serves as a very visible facet of Ashworth Middle School. The Band is made up of just over 150 students, or about 30% of the student population at Ashworth.
All students take part in a curricular band class:
6th Grade Combined Woodwinds and Brass
7th Grade Woodwinds
7th Grade Brass/Percussion
8th Grade Woodwinds
8th Grade Brass/Percussion
Performing ensembles are as follows:
8th Grade Symphonic Band
7th Grade Concert Band
6th Grade Beginning Band
Pep Band
Jazz Ensemble
Colorguard
The AMS Band is supported by its band parent organization, the Ashworth Middle School Band Boosters, Inc. This organization involves parents to help fund the activities and events the band takes part in, as well as funding for instrument repairs, purchases, and the purchase of new music. Ask how you can be a part of the Ashworth Middle School Band Boosters Inc. Today!
All students take part in a curricular band class:
6th Grade Combined Woodwinds and Brass
7th Grade Woodwinds
7th Grade Brass/Percussion
8th Grade Woodwinds
8th Grade Brass/Percussion
Performing ensembles are as follows:
8th Grade Symphonic Band
7th Grade Concert Band
6th Grade Beginning Band
Pep Band
Jazz Ensemble
Colorguard
The AMS Band is supported by its band parent organization, the Ashworth Middle School Band Boosters, Inc. This organization involves parents to help fund the activities and events the band takes part in, as well as funding for instrument repairs, purchases, and the purchase of new music. Ask how you can be a part of the Ashworth Middle School Band Boosters Inc. Today!
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The director, Mr. Will Johnson, who also attended Ashworth as a student, is a Gordon Central High School graduate, received his bachelor's degree in Music Education from Shorter University.
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