The Hillgrove music program is a dynamic place where students learn and develop skills as musicians and performers. Students choose from a wide variety of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments and begin the exciting journey to becoming instrumentalists. Many opportunities are planned throughout the year for students to participate. Our year calendar looks like this:
| October | Grade 7 | Jump Start program |
| October | All grades | Two-day Band Camp - Lake Nakamun |
| November | All grades | University of Alberta Semester 1 Lab Band program starts |
| December | All grades | Winter Concert |
| January | All grades | Practice-a-Thon |
| February | All grades | University of Alberta Semester 2 Lab Band program starts again |
| March | All grades | Elementary school performances |
| April | All grades | Alberta Band Association Festival - Red Deer |
| May | All grades | Spring tour - 4 or 5 days |
| June | All grades | Annual spring concert |
Aside from the technical skills learned, students experience a team-like atmosphere where everyone is a highly-valued member and an integral part of the success of the group. Most students take all three grade levels in their junior high school years, making close friendships and memories they will never forget.