It is the objective of the middle school
band program to provide the students with a comprehensive education in
instrumental music. All of the basic, as
well as many advanced aspects of playing a musical instrument will be
included. A variety of musical material
will be offered at each grade level to challenge and motivate all students in
terms of their innate and/or achieved level of knowledge and skill.
The skills learned while being a part of
the school band program will serve the students beyond the classroom, and even
beyond graduation. The skill of
self-discipline, individual responsibility, cooperative work within a group,
and enhanced creativity will help the student become not only a good musician,
but also a well rounded individual. The
technical fundamentals for a student’s particular instrument are also learned,
so the student will find enjoyment through performance.
The band calendar which is included is
full of activities for the students. All
band students perform four evening concerts throughout the year as well as at
school assemblies. The seventh and
eighth grade bands participate in district band festival which is held the first
Saturday in March each year. Seventh and
eighth grade band students also have the choice to participate in solo and
ensemble festival held the first Saturday in December. All band students enjoy three great parties
during the school year which includes food, drinks, basketball, volleyball, and
a DJ dance. Band is considered a year
long class. Drops can only be made at
the semester break.
Six band classes are offered each day at
Sixth Grade Woodwind Class
Sixth Grade Brass/Percussion Class
Seventh Grade Woodwind Class
Seventh Grade Brass/Percussion Class
Eighth Grade Woodwind Class
Eighth Grade Brass/Percussion Class
There are many benefits to participating
in band as listed above other than the joy and excitement it brings to play an
instrument. Research continues to prove
that students who participate in band and music classes score higher on
standardized tests especially in the verbal and math areas than non-music
students.
Please note: All band concerts are held in
the middle school (LMS) cafeteria. All
concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. Students
need to report to the concert at 6:30 p.m. for attendance and warm up. All performances/concerts count as 20% of a
student’s grade.
Please note: There is more than one date available for
District Band Festival and State Band Festival.
As soon as I know the actual date I will send a note home.