MUSIC

MS Music Course Options 

The CNG Middle School believes that all students should participate and perform in a music course. This school year, all students will select one of the following band, choir or ensemble options for their schedule. 

Please note: 

• All students are required to perform in a band, choir or ensemble class

• Band and choir have no piano, guitar, or bass options. In band, students will be able to choose an instrument that is similar to one of those if desired. (Ex. mallet percussion is similar to piano)  

• Percussion (drums, mallets, auxiliary drums) is offered in Band class, however, students will have to audition and/or have a discussion with the teacher about playing those instruments. 

• Ensemble classes (Gr 8 only) will explore music using percussion, ukulele, piano, and singing.

Choir Grade 6, 7, 8:

This is a performance class for students that are interested in singing. You do not need any experience singing but you need to be ready to sing everyday. It is an exciting, energetic class that focuses on the fundamentals of music, the changing voice, part singing, and vocal technique all while having fun singing together. Students will rehearse in large and small groups, and perform a variety of music including world music, a cappella, classical, pop, and rock in multiple languages. Come ready to sing, create, explore, and grow together in music. This class will perform one or two times each semester.

Band Grade 6 

This is a performance class for students beginning an instrument. In this class we learn about music reading, music vocabulary, listen to a variety of music, and perform. The class will focus on instrument technique and having fun while playing together. Students will rehearse in large and small groups, and perform a variety of music. Students who want to learn to play: flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, or percussion should join this class. Come ready to play, create, explore, and grow together in music. This class will perform one or two times each semester.

Band Grade 7 & 8 

This is a performance class for students who want to continue playing their instrument or start a new instrument. In this class we learn about music reading, music vocabulary, listen to a variety of music, and perform. The class will focus on instrument technique and having fun while playing together. Students will rehearse in large and small groups, and perform a variety of music including pop, jazz, classical, or rock. Students who want to continue or start learning to play: flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, and other symphonic band instruments should join this class. Come ready to play, create, explore, and grow together in music. This class will perform one or two times each semester.

Ensemble Grade 8

This is a performance class for students who want to try something different than band or choir. In this class we learn about music reading, music vocabulary, listen to a variety of music, and perform. The class will learn to play various percussion instruments, ukulele, piano, and sing. Students will rehearse in large and small groups, and perform a variety of music. Come ready to explore and create music. This class will perform one or two times each semester.