Welcome to
THE JOHN OVERTON BAND
WHY JOIN BAND?
WE GROW TOGETHER. Band helps you become a stronger musician, teammate, and person.
WE INSPIRE OTHERS. Our music brings energy, emotion, and pride to our community.
WE BELONG. Everyone has a place in band, no matter their experience level.
WE TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT WE DO. Every note we play represents our hard work and our school.
WE CHALLENGE OURSELVES. We push each other to improve and become better musicians.
WE CREATE MEMORIES. Every performance, trip, and rehearsal becomes an experience you will never forget.
WE BUILD LEADERS. Band teaches responsibility, confidence, teamwork, and discipline.
WE ARE RESPONSIBLE. Band teaches commitment, time management, and dedication.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer a variety of ensembles in which students of varying abilities may participate. The ensembles we offer during the school day are stage band, concert band, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, and string orchestra. After school (extracurricular) ensembles offered are marching band, jazz band, and chamber ensembles.
Dr. Jill Pittman, Executive Principal
The quality of Overton's music programming is unparalleled in Metro Schools. Students from many backgrounds find a place to challenge themselves, to grow in leadership, and, most importantly, to join a proud Bobcat family that represents the best our school has to offer.
Lori Driggs, Former Band Parent
Marching band brought out leadership skills in our sons that had not previously been seen before. Band students work hard, have fun, and make lifelong friendships.
David Clasgens, Percussion Alumn
It is an experience of a lifetime. You'll make so many friends, play some amazing music, and it's one of those lifelong memories that you'll have forever.