Band is offered for all grades at Buffett and meets every other day where students are able to learn to play in a large band setting, as well as small ensemble and solo music. Students learn good techniques, how to read music, the history behind the music they perform, and how to play and perform with other students. Band students have two to three concerts a year where they play a variety of musical styles. In addition to regular concerts, 6th grade band students also perform at the OPS Beginning Band Solo/Small Ensemble Festival each spring. 7th and 8th grade band students also perform at the OPS Middle School Adjudication and regularly have the opportunity to travel out of state to perform at fun places like Adventureland or Worlds of Fun.  

In addition to the band classes during the school day, band students have the opportunity to audition for the Buffett Blue or Silver Jazz Bands. Blue Jazz Band is an auditioned after-school group for 6th grade band students or students who play a rhythm section instrument. Silver Jazz Band is an auditioned after-school group for 7th and 8th grade band students or students who play a rhythm section instrument. Both Jazz Bands focus on developing improvisational skills and perform different styles of music, including Swing, Latin, Bossa Nova and Rock styles. Band students also have the opportunity to participate in the Band Buddies Program where 5th/6th grade students are paired up with 7th/8th grade students to encourage learning on their instruments.  

Strings at Buffett meets every other day where students are able to play the violin, viola, cello and/or bass.  Students have three concerts a year where they play a variety of musical styles.  In addition to the strings classes during the school day, students have the opportunity to audition for Fusion Strings.  Fusion Strings is a select group that meets after-school and performs more advanced literature for different concerts and events throughout the school year.  In order to participate in strings, students must have played in strings in their previous grade. 

Chorus is offered for all grades at Buffett and meets every other day where students are able to sing in a large choir setting. Students learn good vocal technique, reading music, and how to sing and perform with other students. Chorus students have three concerts a year where they sing a variety of musical styles. In addition to the chorus classes during the school day, students have the opportunity to audition for Buffett Bravo.  Buffett Bravo is an auditioned select group that meets after-school. Buffett Bravo performs a show choir style show with dancing and singing at various concerts, events and show choir festivals throughout the Omaha area. Students do not have to be enrolled in a chorus class to audition for Buffett Bravo. 

General Music at Buffett is a non-performance class. We do not sing or play instruments. General music meets every other day and is filled with fun and lots of good music. We start by learning about the music elements (how music works), and then study different genres. We learn about the history, the most influential artists and the music of genres such as blues, jazz, R & B, pop, hip-hop, rap, and rock and roll. Students learn to appreciate all types of music and are often surprised when they find themselves enjoying music from the past as well as from different genres. 

Buffett's Drama Club is open to all grades and meets after-school throughout the school year.  The Drama Club performs two productions each year; a fall musical and a spring play.  Students have the opportunity to audition for both productions to be on stage or work behind the scenes.