The Mission of the HJHS Band Program is to develop students into the strongest possible student they can become. The directors and students attempt to develop ALL students into leaders and musicians in a positive and nurturing environment.  HJHS Band students develop critical thinking skills, self regulation, self control, and the adaptive skills needed to function within both large and small teams of individuals.  The students are provided an instrumental music education focused on developing FUNDAMENTAL skills of Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Instruments.  They will have performance opportunities in seasonal concerts, small ensembles, State Music Performance Assessment, Allstate Competition, Honor Bands, and Solo & Ensemble Assessment.  A recognizable characteristic of the HJHS Band will be that the students individual skill sets are more advanced than the musical requirements of Grade 2-3 Middle School Level Band Literature.