JB Music Program

Director's Welcome

Mr. Kaplan

Welcome to our new JB Music Program Website. This website will serve as a face for our music program as well as a place for information on upcoming events, parent and student resources, donations, etc. Thank you to the 2021-2022 Music Council for helping to create this website!

About the Music Program:

The music program at John Burroughs Middle School is a diverse program of roughly 200 motivated, hard working, talented, and creative students. We offer five classes: 6th Grade Orchestra, 6th Grade Band, Jazz Ensemble, Advanced Band, and Advanced Orchestra. In a typical year, we play two or more concerts, alongside special events such as Culmination, NJHS Ceremonies, School Award Ceremonies, and Music Festivals. We have received superior and excellent ratings at LAUSD Music Festivals. Music classes are conducted every day to help build musical skills, but also skills in risk taking, leadership, teamwork, and self confidence. This music program has a long history and reputation for excellence. We strive to continue this tradition and prepare students for high school music programs and beyond. 

If you are new to John Burroughs Middle School and would like to play an instrument, please click on the following link to apply to the music program:

https://forms.gle/6qCdWz37gje2UYBo6 

 Please contact Mr. Kaplan with any questions at aaron.kaplan@lausd.net