Band

Middle School Band is a performing ensemble made up of students in grades 7 and 8. It is a full school year commitment with a drop add period during the first month only of the school year. Our two performances are the Winter and Spring Concerts. This program is either a continuation from studying their instrument at the elementary level, or by joining band for the first time. For students who are in both band and chorus, they will have band rehearsal every other day. For students who are in band only, they will participate in rehearsal every day for the entire school year. In addition, every student will have a weekly small group lesson organized by instrument and grade. All concerts are Mandatory as participation is calculated as part of the final course grade. All students are invited and encouraged to also audition for All-County Band or to prepare a NYSSMA solo, but it is not required. During our time together in ensemble rehearsal and lessons, we focus on note and rhythm reading skills, proper playing technique unique to each individual instrument, scales, rudiments and essential elements of playing in an ensemble.