Music Program

The following information summarizes the music programs in the Davis Joint Unified School District. The information provided here applies only to those schools noted.

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions or please contact your school for site-specific information.

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What Music Options Are Available to Elementary Students?

TK–3rd Grade: General Music
All students in TK–3rd grade receive 30 minutes of general music instruction each week. Students explore foundational concepts such as rhythm, pitch, instrument families, sound production, and music notation, building musical skills and appreciation.

4th Grade: Strings and Choir
Students may choose to learn violin, viola, cello, or bass, or join their school’s choir. Beginning instrumentalists learn in small groups organized by instrument. Choir students develop vocal technique, singing skills, and musicianship. These voluntary, 30–45-minute pull-out classes take place during the school day. Students are responsible for making up any missed classwork.

5th–6th Grade: Band, Strings, and Choir
Beginning in 5th grade, students may also choose band, with options including flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and percussion (bells and snare drum). Beginning instrumentalists learn in small groups by instrument. In their second year, instrumentalists join band or orchestra ensembles to develop ensemble skills and make music together.

6th Grade: All-City Music Groups
Sixth graders may participate in All-City Band or All-City Orchestra, joining students from across the district. Both groups meet Wednesdays from 2:00–3:00 p.m. on early-release days. All-City Choir is open to any 4th–6th grade student enrolled in a music pull-out program, providing an additional opportunity to sing without missing more instructional time.

For more information visit the DJUSD Elementary Music Website

Orchestra
Each site hosts a 7th grade intermediate orchestra and an 8th/9th grade advanced orchestra. Orchestra is open to students with at least one year prior experience.

Band
Each campus has at least two concert bands. Band is open to students with at least one year prior experience. There is currently one jazz band for three sites combined, and is offered for 9th grade students with teacher recommendation.

Choir
Each campus has at least one choir, two if enrollment is high enough. Choir is open to all students with no experience required.

Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra and Baroque Ensemble is available to students by audition only. No audition is required for Chamber Orchestra, though prior experience is necessary.

Band
Symphonic Band and Jazz Band are available to students by audition only. No audition is required for Concert Band, though prior experience is necessary. Mariachi Band is available to students with teacher approval; music experience expected but not necessarily on a Mariachi instrument.

Choir
Jazz Choir, Madrigals & Advanced Treble Choir are available to students by audition only. No audition is required for Concert Choir and no prior experience is required. Musical theater productions are a collaboration between the Drama Department and the Jazz Choir director.

Da Vinci High School students may participate in any of the music classes offered on the DSHS campus. Additionally, Da Vinci offers Modern Music Lab, a project-based music exploration class that is open to all students attending DVHS or DSHS.

Davis School for Independent Study (DSIS) students can participate in any music program at their home site school. Please visit your school's website for more information. Additionally, DSIS students have general music as a weekly elective.

2025-26 Music Participation Report