The directors and staff are committed to developing a well rounded, expressive student that not only is a fine performer but also demonstrates a heightened sense of personal/social skills which include, but are not limited to: team work, promptness, responsibility, conduct, and effort. Also important is the desire to emphasize artistic expression through music as a top priority. Band students will be able to demonstrate proficiency on a wind or percussion instrument through performance and practice. They will demonstrate music literacy in relation to reading music, as well as expressive and stylistic nuance associated with a piece of music. Furthermore, the student will demonstrate characteristics associated with good musicianship including, but not limited to; tone, posture, rhythmic accuracy, instrument care and maintenance, and social and conduct skills associated with performing ensembles. There are 4 levels of concert bands in the band magnet at Miami Arts Studio and 2 levels of jazz bands offered at MAS, as well as a Latin Jazz Ensemble.