Band
6th Grade:
Beginning Band is a full year course designed to teach beginning instrumentalists on wind, brass, and percussion instruments. Students will learn basic musicianship. Instruction will be offered only on standard band instruments. The instructor will guide the student in the selection of a band instrument that is best suited for him/her. This course will prepare the student for movement into seventh grade concert band. Students are required to participate in scheduled evening concerts as part of the requirements for the course.
Intermediate Band is a full year course. This band is a training group for students who have had at least one year of playing experience. Literature is geared to the member’s abilities with emphasis placed on improvement of tone quality, technical proficiency, and rhythmic accuracy. Students are required to participate in scheduled evening concerts as part of the requirements for the course. Needs instructor’s approval.
7th and 8th Grade:
Concert Band
Concert band provides the opportunity to develop an understanding & appreciation of music through performance. This band performs for school & community events throughout the year & may also participate in the state music contest. Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances as part of the requirements for the course. Student must know how to read music.
Jazz Band - Requires Audition
Only those students who demonstrate an advanced level of performance proficiency will be considered for inclusion in this band. Instrumentation includes saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, electric guitar & drum set. Jazz band performs at festivals, assemblies, concerts & community events. Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances as part of the requirements for the course. PREREQUISITE: Students are required to take one semester of Concert Band.
8th Grade
Symphonic Band
Symphonic band provides the opportunity to develop an understanding & appreciation of music through performance. This band performs for school & community events throughout the year & may participate in the state music contest. Students are required to participate in all scheduled performances as part of the requirements for the course.
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