Molly Sayles
Director of Bands
Cromwell Middle School
860-632-4853 ext 13101
Concert Band
Students in Concert Band meet as an ensemble to enhance skill sets in performance, composition, response and connection to music. Students participate in school, district and state wide events.
Additionally, Band and Jazz Band students are encouraged to audition for the Northern Region Music Festival. Auditions are in November each year. Please find details here: NRMS Dates & Locations Audition Materials
Please find ALL Band class material requirements here: Middlesex Music Academy Cromwell Middle School
Jazz Band
This extracurricular ensemble meets Tuesday's afterschool from 2:45- 4:00pm. Students may sign up for the late bus if transportation is needed. Musicians will learn exciting new genres including Jazz, Latin & Funk as well as the art of improvisation.
Student Showcase:
Within this interdisciplinary project, students took on a variety of roles that mirror professional music careers. These include:
Composers, Recording Engineers, Music Historians, Jingle Writers, Artistic Deisgners, Tour Booking Agents, Musician's Union Representative, Musicians' Attorney & Music Publicists. Through research, analysis, revision, and use of guided rubrics, students gain a deeper understanding of music, collaboration, and real-world applications. Each project is designed to reach DOK Level 4, allowing students to apply knowledge, create, design processes, critique outcomes, and engage in extended thinking.