South Huntington's band was the only sixth grade band in the state to receive that distinction.
He began by creating two additional bands, the middle school band and the 5th and 6th grade band.
Jazz Band does concerts with the grade bands but always performs last.
The ninth grade band also performs at this concert.
They now act as the grade 2 band in the organization, but they maintain their own name.
The only requirement for 6th grade band is that if you would like to play percussion you must have two years of piano experience.
A grade 8 band was formed in 2011, for the upcoming year.
In 2008, the grade 5 band competed at the 4B level and placed 2nd out of 49 bands.
The grade 3 band disbanded after the 2007 competition season.
K-4 general music, 5th grade choir, and 5th grade band are offered on the elementary level.
