A variety of repertoire from our culture and others, as well as music from representative eras of music history, is employed as the means of teaching these skills. Music history and theory concepts are reinforced through the literature studied by the ensemble. Mastery of these skills is shown through performance at cumulative concerts at the end of each quarter, as well as through participation at school religious services and community events. Attendance is required at all rehearsals. Attendance is required at all performances.
Attendance is required at any additional scheduled lessons.
The objective of Junior High Band is music education through performance. Through performance, students develop aesthetic awareness and sensitivity, critical listening and higher order thinking skills that lead to creativity and intuitive judgment. A wide variety of literature is studied, enabling the student to develop an awareness of major composers for wind band, music history and theory, and other cultures. Their music education will be enough that they feel comfortable to pursue music further, as a career or hobby. Students will learn that the success of the ensemble is achieved through collaboration and responsibility, and must therefore be both physically and mentally prepared.