Instrumental Music
Our Program Fosters a Life Long Passion for Music.
6th Grade Band
Course Description
The Beginning Band is designed to provide students with an introductory experience on band instruments.Curriculum for this course is an extension of the skills and concepts introduced in General Music classes. Beginning Band is open to all Sixth Grade students.Prior instrumental music experience is not required. Recruiting and enrollment registration occur in the Spring of the Fifth Grade year. Beginning classes are taught during the summer following the Fifth Grade year in homogeneous instrument groups.
Intermediate Band
Course Description
The Seventh and Eighth Grade Band is designed to provide students with an intermediate experience on band instruments. Curriculum for this course is an extension of the skills and concepts introduced in Beginning Band. Band is open to all seventh and eighth Grade students who have successfully completed Beginning Band. MSBOA Band and Orchestra festival is a requirement for this class. Students are encouraged to participate in the MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival.