Welcome to 5th and 6th Grade Concert Band,
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6th Grade Concert Band6th Grade Concert Band 6th grade concert band incorporates and builds on the skills that were acquired during 5th grade band. Students will refine their performance skills, learn to be self-reflective through ensemble critiques and gain an understanding of the diverse nature of the music they perform. Team teaching is an integral component to the structure of this class. Through this system, smaller homogeneous groups meet for specific instruction while a multiple instrumentation class can be conducted in the band room. As a result of this class, students will have the opportunity to experience the power of performing as a member of a group. They will have a chance to listen and respond to diverse music and at the highest level, create and explore musical ideas.
Jazz BandJazz Band HKMS Jazz Band is an audition group consisting of 7th and 8th grade students. This band meets during flex period every other day. The group consists of saxes, trumpets, trombones and a full rhythm section (drums set, bass, guitar and piano) in a traditional big band setting. The group studies and performs a variety of literature from various periods of jazz performance, ranging from swing to Latin to funk and to rock. |
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5th Grade Concert Band5th Grade Concert Band
5th grade band incorporates and builds on skills that were acquired at the elementary level. Students will refine their performance skills, learn to be self-reflective through ensemble critiques and gain an understanding of the diverse nature of the music they perform. Team teaching is an integral component to the structure of this class. Through this system, smaller homogeneous groups meet for specific instruction while a multiple instrumentation class can be conducted in the band room. As a result of this class, students will have the opportunity to experience the power of performing as a member of a group. They will have a chance to listen and respond to diverse music and at the highest level, create and explore musical ideas. Music Production
Music Production is a trimester course which meets every other day and is offered to all 8th grade students as part of a wheel. This class offers an opportunity to blend a student’s knowledge and skills in music with modern technology. Students use keyboards and computers to compose and improvise music, build on music literacy skills, critique compositions and performances, and gain appreciation for the diverse cultural, historical and stylistic music they perform and compose. Prior instruction is not required, but is welcome. General Music 7th Grade
7th grade general music allows the student an opportunity to explore music through the use of piano and guitar. Mr. Spineti will guide all students through the piano component while Mr. Morrissette will work with all students on the guitar. |