Band

Band and music instruction is an important part of the academic program. Multiple levels of music instruction are offered: Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, and Fine Arts: Music. In addition to the marching band, students are given the opportunity to audition for membership in other musical groups such as the stage band, jazz band, concert band, and/or symphonic band. Girls from our sister school, Academy of Our Lady, may also hold membership in the band.

The band participates regularly in activities such as pep rallies, Masses, Mardi Gras parades, sporting events, individual and group contests, and various community, national and international concert tours. During the summer months, Shaw offers a band camp where budding young musicians from the local community can improve their abilities and quality. In band camp, musicians also practice marching and concert band performance techniques.

Additional fees are assessed to band students to cover the costs associated with, but not limited to, musical scores, uniform maintenance and cleaning, festivals, travel, refreshments served at special events, etc.