CONCERT BAND/Intermediate (MU0400) (grades 9-12) - The Hellgate Concert Band is composed of freshman band students. Students enrolled in the Concert Band perform innovative new literature as well as valuable core compositions in the band repertoire. Students learn and practice the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to perform at a high level. The Concert Band performs at four concerts during the year as well as the UM Concert Band Festival. 

SYMPHONIC BAND/Advanced (MU0300) (grades 9-12) - This is an auditioned group made up of juniors and sophomores. Students enrolled in the Symphonic Band perform innovative new literature as well as valuable core compositions in the band repertoire. Students refine and practice the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to perform at a high level. The Symphonic Band performs at four concerts during the year as well as the UM Concert Band Festival. 

WIND ENSEMBLE (MU0100) (grades 9-12) - This is an auditioned performing ensemble in the Hellgate concert band program. At over 60 members strong it is made up of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students enrolled in the Wind Ensemble perform challenging literature that represents the cutting edge in the compositional world as well as valuable core compositions in the band repertoire. They perform at seven concerts during the year, including the AA Band Festival in March. In addition, every two years the Wind Ensemble performs at a national festival during a performance tour.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (MU1450-1) (grades 9-12) - Students explore and develop all areas and styles of percussion music, including marching, drumline, concert and percussion ensemble. Students enrolled in Percussion Ensemble also rehearse and perform with the Concert Band and Symphonic Band during concerts and festivals.

JAZZ BAND (MU0200) (grades 9-12) - An auditioned performance group that studies jazz styles, improvisation, theory, history, and composition. Students in this ensemble are required to be in a Hellgate wind band or orchestra. There will be two jazz bands in 2024-2025 meeting during zero period.

Extra-curricular PEP BAND (grades 9-12) - The exciting pep band plays popular music for home basketball games and other events as needed. All students enrolled in a band are strongly encouraged to participate in the Pep Band. Pep band membership is an important element in qualifying for a Band Letter. Students who make the commitment to play in the pep band must participate throughout the season and attend all performances. Travel for state tournaments based on attendance throughout the season. Pep Band Schedule is posted in November.

MARCHING BAND (grades 9-12) - This combined, non-competitive group is made up of all Jazz, Percussion, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble members. Marching Band is part of the required curriculum each fall. Marching band starts at the beginning of school and lasts approximately five weeks. We rehearse during class and hit the field as a full group before shows and the UM Homecoming Parade. Non-marching members are expected to participate by playing, learning marching fundamentals, filling in for missing people, and helping with equipment and other logistics.  Waivers are available for students who have a direct conflict with specific performances because of involvement in fall sports and cheerleading. Any student seeking a waiver of participation for marching band must notify Mr. Dochnahl in writing.

Chamber Ensembles, Jazz Combos, Brass Bands, Etc - These are volunteer groups that work on and perform music in the Missoula community.