Montgomery County Public Schools and Mrs. Ahn, the instrumental music director, invite you and your child to participate in the Instrumental Music program. Mrs. Ahn believes in empowering her students to confidently learn music and perform in concerts by providing a positive, fun, and respectful learning environment. Our school band and orchestra is one of the talented groups in the county. According to many studies, students who participate in music have higher test scores regardless of socioeconomic background.  Instrumental Music is also an academic course, so students earn a grade for participating. Band & orchestra musicians have the opportunity to participate in winter, spring, and cluster concerts, talent shows, school assemblies, and more! It is my hope that your child will consider joining the Band & Orchestra to start a wonderful musical journey.

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On this site you will find updates and resources for instrumental music program offered at your school. Simply click on the information you are interested in viewing. It is my hope that this will help to keep everyone well informed about what goes on in music class & encourage music making beyond school. Enjoy! 

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Simply submit the online registration form below.

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Online Registration Form for Potomac ES *closing on 10/1/2026

​BAND

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Saxophone (Recommended starting in 5th grade)

• Trumpet or Cornet

• Trombone

• Percussion

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ORCHESTRA

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Keyboard Percussion (max 1 person with piano experience)

​BAND

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Saxophone (Recommended starting in 5th grade)

• Trumpet or Cornet

• Trombone

• Percussion

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ORCHESTRA

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Keyboard Percussion (max 1 person with piano experience)

Potomac ES Instrumental Music Schedule 

Instrumental Music Lessons are offered on Tuesdays (Band), Thursday (Strings) this year.​
 

Early Dismissal Day Schedule * will update soon!
 

[Save The Date]

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Cabin John Cluster Field Trip (Advance Band/Orchestra, and Chorus): 
Date: Thursday, December 10th, 2026
Time: 11-2pm
Location: Cabin John Middle School Music Department

 

Potomac ES Spring Music Concert (Band, Orchestra, and Chorus)
Date: Thursday, May  
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: TBD

     
 Concert Attire: white top & black bottom, black shoes

 Call Time: All musicians arrive 40 minutes prior to the concert time for tuning & dress rehearsal

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Supply List for Band & Orchestra Instruments - recommended brands can be asked via email.​

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PCES ORCHESTRA HOMEWORK CHECKLIST

*Make sure to record practice minutes on our "Olympic Chart"

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PCES BAND HOMEWORK CHECKLIST
*Make sure to sign their practice charts for full credit.
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Mrs Ahn's Instrumental Music YouTube Channel to listen to and watch performances of music we are learning. Make practice more fun! Used for educational purpose only. 

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FREE ONLINE METRONOME if you don't want to spend money on the metronome. Practice with the correct tempo or change the beats of your choice.

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FREE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS INTERACTIVE APP of the Essential Elements Book 1 if you don't want to use the CD player. Download the app for your child to have more fun practicing at home! 

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SUMMER MUSIC CAMP & COMPETITIONS posted on my website. List of the local and abroad list of the top summer camps for music (band and orchestra).

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MCPS Approved Private Teachers - list of the county approved teachers for private lessons. *list shared by MCPS teachers

MCPS Instrumental Music Site for more info about the program.

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FREE STRING BASICS BOOK APP Interactive Practice Studio for home practice routine with free tuner, accompaniment tracks, video lessons, studio, and more!

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