The Drew Charter School Band program

is dedicated to mastering fundamental musical concepts that can be transferred to more challenging and rewarding musical experiences. Students are afforded the opportunity to participate in large performance groups such as Concert and Symphonic Band, as well as small chamber and jazz ensembles. On top of class instruction, many of our students are afforded private and/or group instruction through our Georgia State University partnership. 

 

Students start their band experience in the 4th grade at the Elementary Academy. Our 

Junior Academy Bands are divided into a 6th grade Beginning Band and a 7th and 8th grade Concert Band. Both bands present an annual Costume Concert in October, the 7th and 8th grade Concert Band participates in Large Group Performance Evaluation, and closes the year with an annual themed Spring Concert. JA Band students have participated in GMEA All-state auditions, University of Georgia’s MIDFEST Honor Band Clinic, and the Atlanta Public Schools Honor Band Clinic. Our Senior Academy Band program consists of a Beginning Band class, Symphonic Band, Jazz Combo and Ensemble, and Chamber Ensembles. SA Band students have participated in GMEA All-state auditions, GMEA District 5 Honor Band, University

of Georgia’s JANFEST Honor Band Clinic, Solo and Ensemble Festival, Large Group Performance Evaluation and will participate in a National Performance Evaluation in Orlando this spring. 

 

Both JA and SA Bands have consistently received Superior and Excellent ratings at both Solo and 

Ensemble Festival and Large Group Performance Evaluation.