Band CMJHS offers Band as a course for Grade 7, 8, and 9 students. The students rehearse in class 2-3 times a week and perform in concerts three times a year with the addition of a festival trip/performance during the year. Students develop from beginning on their instruments in Grade 7 Band to becoming proficient performers by the end of their Grade 9 experience as they prepare to graduate to the Concert Band at Strathmore High School.
Jazz Band The Jazz Band runs as an extra-curricular activity at CMJHS. The ensemble meets once a week after school to rehearse for an hour and performs in 2-3 concerts a year with the addition of a festival performance. Students learn the basic techniques and styles of Jazz, Blues, Funk, and Rock Music.
Choir The CMJHS Choir runs as an extra-curricular ensemble. The musicians meet once a week at lunch to rehearse for an hour and perform in 3 concerts a year with the addition of a festival performance. The students develop skills in singing technique, music reading, and ensemble performance, and perform music from multiple genres and styles in unison and multiple-voice parts arrangements.