Strongsville Middle School Bands
The middle school has enjoyed a long tradition of excellence in music and the bands are no exception. In recent years, they have received many accolades at contests including OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Event, Greater Cleveland Solo & Ensemble Contest, Music in the Parks, and OMEA District 4 Middle School Honors Festival. As the new Strongsville Middle School, we look forward to the many great musical experiences yet to come.
In our first five years as Strongsville Middle School, the 7th and 8th grade bands both received excellent and Superior Ratings at OMEA District 4 Large Group Adjudicated Event and performed a commissioned piece by world renowned composer James Swearingen entitled "New Frontier: A Celebration for Band" (click here to watch the video!). Students continued to achieve high ratings at solo and ensemble contest and participate in OMEA District 4 honors band. We hosted middle school large group adjudicated event and also enjoyed performances of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and The University of Notre Dame Symphonic Band.
Band Documents including the handbook and concert schedule can be found under the "documents" tab
SMS offers the following bands:
In our first five years as Strongsville Middle School, the 7th and 8th grade bands both received excellent and Superior Ratings at OMEA District 4 Large Group Adjudicated Event and performed a commissioned piece by world renowned composer James Swearingen entitled "New Frontier: A Celebration for Band" (click here to watch the video!). Students continued to achieve high ratings at solo and ensemble contest and participate in OMEA District 4 honors band. We hosted middle school large group adjudicated event and also enjoyed performances of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and The University of Notre Dame Symphonic Band.
Band Documents including the handbook and concert schedule can be found under the "documents" tab
SMS offers the following bands:
- 6th grade beginning band
- 6th grade second year band
- 7th grade band
- 8th grade band
- Jazz band Green and White
- Honors Wind Ensemble
- Various small ensembles