Junior High Band Class Description
Junior High Band Class Description
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1st Period
Varsity Band
This band is made up of mostly third year players along with advanced 2nd year players (no beginners). They will have 4 concerts, participate in four pep rallies. In the Spring they will do at least 2 Contest and Sight reading contests. The band is directed by Mr. Schenk and assisted by Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. McClure, and Mr. Brewer.
2nd Period
Non Varsity Band
This band is made up of mostly second year players (no beginners). They will have 4 concerts and participate in one pep rally. In the Spring they will do at least 2 Contest and Sight reading contests as well as go to SOS and Sandy Lake. The band is directed by Mr. Hutcheson and assisted by Mr. Schenk, Mr. McClure, and Mr. Brewer.
3rd Period
Jazz Band
This band is made up of approved 7th and 8th graders. Jazz band class is an extention of regular band class (they can not take jazz band by itself).. Since this is the most advanced class offered, students should also be in the top Varsity band and absolutely no beginners. The students will have at least 3 concerts, including the Annual Jazz Night the second Thursday of May. This will be the Varsity Group that goes to Sandy Lake. The band is directed by Mr. Schenk.
8th Period
Cadet Band
This band is made up mostly of beginners and a few that would benefit from another year of fundamentals. This can also be a second band class for those that wish to be a helper or learn a second instrument. The students will have at least 3 concerts and will attend SOS and Sandy Lake Contests. Teachers are Mr. Hutcheson and assisted by Mr. and Mrs. McClure.