Instrumental Music at Eastern begins at the middle school. Students in 5th grade at Sardinia Elementary and Russellville Elementary learn how to read music notation on the recorder. At the end of the year, the students can attend an instrument fitting and sign-up for a band instrument to play in 6th grade. 6th Grade Beginning Band focuses on the fundamentals of performing music. 7th Grade Band continues developing fundamentals in preparation for high school band. Students that participate in the middle school bands also have the opportunity to perform in chamber ensembles, honor bands, and private lessons.