Dwyer Middle School

DWYER MUSIC: FIND A WAY THROUGH THE ARTS

At Dwyer Middle School, our Music Department empowers students to Find A Way — as musicians, leaders, and collaborators. Through comprehensive instrumental and vocal training, students are challenged to grow artistically while learning to persevere, adapt, and thrive in the face of challenges.

Our advanced ensembles are part of the school's Academy for the Performing Arts Junior (APA Jr.) — a powerful launchpad into the renowned HBHS APA programs. Whether students are picking up an instrument for the first time or preparing for high-level performances, they are surrounded by peers who share their passion, drive, and love for the arts.

More than just music, our program builds confidence, connection, and character. Students develop lifelong friendships, increase their self-esteem, and often see a boost in academic performance. Most importantly, they walk away with real-world skills, a deep appreciation for music, and a mindset that encourages them to Find A Way — no matter where life takes them.

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2025-26 Music Calendar

All music classes are yearlong courses, except Commercial Music (which runs for a semester at a time, but feel free to take it for two semesters in a row!). 6th graders are welcome to join all Dwyer Music courses instead of the Elective Wheel. All classes are open to 6th, 7th, or 8th graders.

NO AUDITION REQUIRED:

• Concert Band (Band 1): Beginning concert band class
• Concert Orchestra (Orchestra 1): Beginning strings class
• Concert Choir (Choir 1): Beginning choir class
• Rising Waves (Show Choir 1): Beginning choir class w/ dance choreo
• Commercial Music: Commercial music class

AUDITION REQUIRED:

• Wind Ensemble* (Band 2): Advanced concert band class
• String Ensemble* (Orchestra 2): Advanced strings class
• Vocal Ensemble* (Choir 2): Advanced choir class
• Ripple Effect* (Show Choir 2): Advanced choir class w/ dance choreo

*APA Jr. class (selective, audition-based)

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Click on the buttons below to find out more about each Dwyer Music team:

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DWYER CHORALE: VOICES THAT FIND A WAY

Dwyer Chorale is the premier vocal ensemble of our music department — a powerful collaboration of passionate, auditioned singers from Vocal Ensemble (Choir 2) and Ripple Effect (Show Choir 2). Together, they form a team of student artists who represent our school, district, and city at prestigious festivals and competitions across the country.

Whether performing at legendary venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Schermerhorn Hall, or striving toward future goals like the World Choir Games, Dwyer Chorale leads with heart, discipline, and excellence. These students are more than performers — they are storytellers, ambassadors, and leaders who Find A Way to bring music to life at the highest level.

🎶 Check out a glimpse of our journey — here’s a highlight reel from our unforgettable 2022 trip to NYC and our performance at Carnegie Hall!

• We have a culture of cultivating competent musical teams.
• We're a supportive group! You instantly become part of a tight-knit music family, and we always have each others' backs.
• We journey together! We participate in the Disney Imagination Campus Workshops annually. We also attend the Heritage Festivals.
• We may get invited to perform in various venues and events like; the LA Angels stadium, for the Harlem Globetrotter basketball games, at Chapman University & Sonoma State University for state-level festivals, and even to places like Carnegie Hall (New York City) for national-level festivals!
• We perform multiple times for school-wide & district-wide events too!

CONTACT US

General Info
dwyermusichb@gmail.com
YouTube: Dwyer Music

Mr. Reyes
Bands & Choirs
nreyes@hbcsd.us
YouTube: Reyes