"Preparing Excellence"
The middle school band program aims to develop and prepare students for band at the high school level. Students are challenged to play their instruments well, develop music literacy, make connections between music, art, other academic subjects, their life experiences, and their culture. Ultimately, it is the goal of this program to encourage students to love the music making process, love others, and love themselves.
Advanced Band 7/8
The major emphasis of this course is on developing musicianship through the study of band literature. Students will extend the physical skills necessary to play simple band music accurately and with good tone quality, will improve skills in reading musical notation, will increase understanding of the musical elements, and will study and play music of many styles, cultures, and historical periods. Participation in designated performances is required to satisfy basic objectives of this course.
Concert Band 6/7
The major emphasis of this course is to continue to learn to play a band instrument, to develop skills necessary to play beginning-level music accurately with good tone quality, to read musical notation, and to provide performance opportunities. Participation in designated performances is required to satisfy basic objectives of this course.