The Cabin John Middle School Instrumental Music Department is a  thriving band and orchestra program with over one quarter of the Cabin John student body enrolled.
The Band and Orchestra program  began in 1989 under the direction of Mr. Scott Herman.  The school re-opened with only 75 musicians, but in few years later the enrollment doubled to 150. Over the last decade the Cabin John bands and orchestras have been regarded amongst the finest in Maryland.

The sound of the Cabin John  ensembles have been compared to that of any outstanding high school program. As a result,  the band and orchestra have consistently received superior ratings at the district and state level.   In 2001, the Cabin John Advanced Orchestra was invited to perform for the Maryland Music Educators in the Spring of 2001. 

Most recently, Mr. Herman was named the Maryland Music Educators Outstanding Teacher for 2009.  He was also invited to guest conduct the 2002 Maryland Junior All-State Orchestra. 

Cabin John offers many different performing groups, and provides a wide variety of musical experiences for musicians at any level.  

How can music help my child?

"There is ample evidence that the arts help students develop the attitudes, characteristics, and intellectual skills required to participate in today's society and economy. The arts teach self-discipline, reinforce self-esteem, and foster the thinking skills and creativity so valued in the workplace. They teach the importance of teamwork and cooperation. They demonstrate the direct connection between study, hard work, and high levels of achievement."  National Standards for Arts Education