The band and chorus program at Whitin is open to all qualified students and offers instruction in the instrumental areas of woodwind, brass, or percussion. Qualified students have played on the same instrument for a period of at least 1 year. This program is sequentially designed and is initiated when students are in the fifth grade at Whitin Intermediate School. Performing ensembles include 6/7 grade band and 4-7th grade chorus..
This program provides valuable playing and performing experiences for the student musician. Included are weekly rehearsals, evening concerts, festivals, and town parades. Students are also provided the opportunity to perform laterally with the high school to promote growth from intermediate to high school.
General Music is offered to all students at the Whitin School grades 4-7. Students learn about music history, theory, music from different cultures, as well as participate in creative activities that cover music from their everyday lives.