Band

Mr. dolan - band director

Mr. Dolan started his teaching career in Monroe in January 2001 and joined the Amity music department faculty in the fall of 2002. Mr. Dolan completed undergraduate coursework at Morehead State University in Kentucky ('94 - '97) and was a member of the National Champion Indoor Marching Percussion Ensemble in 1995. Mr. Dolan then moved on to finish his undergraduate coursework in Music Education at Western Connecticut State University in 2000. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Fairfield University (2005) and a sixth year Master of Science degree (Valedictorian) in Instructional Design and Technology (2014) from Full Sail University in Orlando, FL.

Mr. Dolan is the Band Director and conducts the Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band at Amity. He also been the pit orchestra conductor for our popular spring musicals since 2008 where his orchestras have been recognized has the best in state for both "Les Miserables" (2010) and "Sweeney Todd" (2012) as well as numerous nominations.

Mr. Dolan hopes that you would consider continuing your musical journey as part of the Amity Band. Students in our classes enjoy making music and life long friendships. We have a great time creating and students use their time in our music classes to be themselves and express themselves through music. Our classes also allow our students to create balance with their academic classes so that they are more focused throughout the day and throughout their lives.

See our course descriptions below! Mr. Dolan hopes to see you all sign up!!

concert Band

Concert Band – Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Full Year - Level E 1 Credit

Half Year for grade 9 only .5 Credit .66 credit available (see Music Department Overview)

This course can be taken more than once for credit Concert Band is open to all wind, and percussion and guitar players that have had previous band experience. The band performs at public concerts, assemblies and other civic activities throughout the school year. Ensemble techniques of balance, blend and intonation are studied. Members combine with Wind Ensemble to for performances not limited to home football games, Memorial Day parades, concerts and Music in Motion. Visit the Amity Music Department Website and Visual & Performing Arts Website for more information.

Students will:

  • Understand ensemble techniques of balance, blend and intonation

  • Perform grade level appropriate music

  • Demonstrate basic musical skills and knowledge of their instrument

symphonic wind ensemble

Symphonic Wind Ensemble – Grades 10, 11, 12

Full Year - Level H 1 Credit

Admission is by audition after completing a year of Concert Band. .66 credit available (see Music Department Overview)

This course can be taken more than once for credit Symphonic Wind Ensemble is open to 10th-12th grade wind, percussion and guitar players who are recommended after completing concert band or by audition. The ensemble performs at several public concerts and school assemblies throughout the school year. Opportunities for solo work are provided for promising students. Advanced ensemble techniques and music of greater difficulty will be studied. Members combine with Concert Band for performances not limited to home football games, Memorial Day parades, concerts and Music in Motion.

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