The Nelson Mandela Concert Bands meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings at 7:30 AM in Room 2168. This ensemble course is open to all students, and experience is not required. The concert band performs at a large number of events both in and outside the school such as our Winter and Spring showcase, festivals, community concerts and at our feeder schools.

Experienced musicians with a minimum of one year playing experience make up the Nelson Mandela Wind Ensemble, which meets twice a week on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 7:30 AM in Room 2168. This ensemble is intended to expose students to more challenging band repertoire. The wind ensemble performs at a large number of events both in and outside the school such as our Winter and Spring showcase, festivals, community concerts and at our feeder schools.