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Freeport Middle School offers two main instrumental ensembles: 6th Grade Band and 7th & 8th Grade Band. In addition to these large ensembles there are opportunities to join smaller ensembles in the 7th & 8th grade. All band students receive instruction in small group lessons. Lesson groupings are determined by instrument and musical ability. All groups and ensembles are structured in hopes that each student gains a life-long love and understanding of music through performance on a musical instrument.
Freeport Middle School offers two main instrumental ensembles: 6th Grade Band and 7th & 8th Grade Band. In addition to these large ensembles there are opportunities to join smaller ensembles in the 7th & 8th grade. All band students receive instruction in small group lessons. Lesson groupings are determined by instrument and musical ability. All groups and ensembles are structured in hopes that each student gains a life-long love and understanding of music through performance on a musical instrument.
FMS 6th Grade Band
The FMS 6th Grade Band is open to all Freeport Middle School students. Many sixth graders already have experience being a part of a school band. However, students who have not previously studied an instrument and would like to join are encouraged to do so. These students will arrange for a private lesson before or after school. Students may choose from any instrument in the woodwind or brass families. Students wishing to play percussion should be prepared to start on a mallet percussion instrument (bells, xylophone, etc.) Please talk to Mrs. York if you have any questions.
Sixth-grade full band occurs during BCS (Band/Chorus/Study hall). In addition to the full ensemble meeting, each student is scheduled for a lesson once a week. Students wishing to start an instrument will need to commit to a before or after-school lesson.
FMS 7th & 8th Grade Band
The FMS 7th & 8th Grade Band is also open to all Freeport Middle School students. All students receive small group lesson according to their instrument and their ability level. Lessons are focused on music literacy, balance, blend, and foundational skills of the instrument.
Small Ensemble Experience
Based on the needs/interests of the 7th & 8th grade students, there is often one smaller, co-curricular offering for band. Over the years these offerings have varied. Percussion ensemble, chamber ensembles, jazz band, and pep band are some of the offerings that have been provided.
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