Congratulations Matt Bishop Big Band on a tremendous Winter Concert!
On Saturday, December 20, Nathan S, James M, Oth-Niel D, Marcus F, and King R performed at Tuba Christmas Chicago with 335 other tuba and baritone musicians. Way to go!
The 8th Grade Band will perform an IMEC Preview Concert on Monday, January 12 at 7:00pm in the Hampshire High School Auditorium. All are welcome!
It's IMEC month! Our journey to the state music festival ends on Friday, January 30 at 8:15am with our performance. If you see an 8th Grade Band student, give'em a HIGH FIVE for this achievement!
Does your student love orchestra and want to play in MORE orchestra groups!? Please email either Ms. Wood or Mrs. Benge (or both!) for information about youth orchestras in our area.
Does your student love to play their instrument and want to learn MORE?! Ask Mrs. Benge and/or Ms. Wood about getting a private teacher for your student's instrument!
Our Winter concert is on March 5th, 2026, with our Spring concerts following on May 13th, 2026. We hope to see you there!
The D300 Solo Ensemble and Piano Festival is right around the corner! The festival will be held at Westfield Community School on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. While this event is optional, it is highly recommended for all music students! Students can choose to sign up for a solo, an ensemble, or both. Fill out the Google Form on Schoology to register. Please complete this ASAP so that the orchestra teachers can help students select music to work on over winter break. Registration is open now. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to achieve great strides in their musicianship!
Reminder: Please ask your students about their orchestra materials. 6th grade students need to have their orchestra books from last year, Essential Elements for Strings Book 1. The 7th and 8th grade students need new method books for class as well as the books from last year. 7th grade orchestra students need Essential Elements Books 1 & 2 for their specific instrument. 8th grade students need Essential Elements Book 2 & Essential Technique Book 3 for their specific instrument.