Concert Bands
The musical goals for every SSMS Band musician are the same: To attain skills in playing their instrument, reading and writing music, and performing at the highest level possible. Daily improvement and effort towards these goals is the focus of every class.
Concert BandThis band is made up of seventh and eighth grade students who have demonstrated an improved proficiency on their instrument. Students are selected for the Concert Band based upon audition and their past performance in the band program. There will be a continued emphasis on fundamentals and basics of instrumental performance and theory. Members are highly encouraged to take private lessons from our in-house private lesson program. The director will assign required sectionals and clinics.
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Symphonic BandThis band is made up of seventh and eighth grade students who have demonstrated an advanced proficiency on their instrument. Students are selected for the Symphonic Band based upon audition and their past performance in the band program. There will be a continued emphasis on fundamentals and basics of instrumental performance and theory. All members of this ensemble are required to participate in the All-Region contest and our Middle School Solo and Ensemble contest. Members are highly encouraged to take private lessons from our in-house private lesson program. The director will assign required sectionals and clinics.
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Wind EnsembleThis band is made up of seventh and eighth grade students who have demonstrated an extremely advanced proficiency on their instrument. Students are selected for the Wind Ensemble based upon audition, their ability to demonstrate an advanced proficiency on their instrument, and their past performance in the band program. A student may be transferred out of Wind Ensemble if he or she is ineligible for more than one nine-week period, has an unexcused absence from a performance or is not meeting performance expectations. All members of this ensemble are required to participate in the All-Region contest and our Middle School Solo and Ensemble contest. Members are highly encouraged to take private lessons from our in-house private lesson program. The director will assign required sectionals and clinics.
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