Archie R. Cole Music Department
Rehearsal Schedule:
April:
1 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - Double Play
2 - NO MORNING REHEARSAL
3 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
4 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - Boss Talk
8 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - Double Play & Boss Talk - 7:25 am
9 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - Mercy & Night In Tunisia - 7:25 am
10 - NO SCHOOL
11 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - Double Play & Boss Talk - 7:25 am
15-19 - NO SCHOOL - APRIL VACATION WEEK
22 - NO MORNING REHEARSAL
23 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - Double Play & Boss Talk - 7:25 am
24 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - Mercy & Night In Tunisia - 7:25 am
25 - NO MORNING REHEARSAL
26 - 7/8 Concert Band Morning Rehearsal - 7:15 am
29 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - All Songs - 7:25 am
30 - 7/8 Orchestra Morning Rehearsal - 7:15 am
May:
1 - Jazz Band Rehearsal - All Songs - 7:25 am
7/8 Chorus Morning Rehearsal - 7:00 am
Jazz Band Spring Concert - 7:00 pm @ EGHS
3 - 6th grade Concert Band Morning Rehearsal - 7:15 am
7 - 7/8 Chorus Morning Rehearsal - 7:00 am
8 - 7/8 Orchestra Morning Rehearsal - 7:15 am
9 - 7/8 Concert Band Morning Rehearsal - 7:15 am
10 - GREAT EAST MUSIC FESTIVAL TRIP - 7&8 Grade Music students
15 - 7/8 Orchestra Morning Rehearsal (tentative) - 7:15 am
16 - 7/8 Concert Band Morning Rehearsal (tentative) - 7:15 am
7/8 Spring Concert (Chorus, Band, Orchestra) - 7:00 pm @ Cole
21 - 6th grade Concert Band Morning Rehearsal - 7:15 am
6th Gr Spring Concert (Chorus, Band, Orchestra) - 7:00 pm @ Cole
23 - ART & MUSIC NIGHT - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Music Dept. Information/News:
CONGRATULATIONS 2024 JR. ALL-STATE STUDENTS:
Cora B-A - Clarinet - Jr All-State Band
Zoe E - Violin - Jr All-State Orchestra
Alex F - Tenor Sax - Jr. All-State Jazz Ensemble
Gabriel G - Double Bass & Jazz Bass - Jr All-State Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble
Laura G - Soprano - Jr. All-State Mixed Chorus
Andrew K - Viola - Jr All-State Orchestra
Charlie K - Clarinet - Jr All-State Orchestra
Alessandra K - Violin - Jr All-State Orchestra
Christopher M - Trumpet - Jr All-State Band & Jazz Ensemble
Kian P - Violin - Jr All-State Orchestra
Serenity P - Alto - Jr All-State Mixed Chorus
Gabriela R - Violin - Jr All-State Orchestra
Luke R - Trumpet - Jr All-State Orchestra
Ella Z - Alto Saxophone - Jr All-State Jazz Ensemble
Music Performance Ensembles:
Concert Band
There are two concert bands; a 6th grade band and a combined 7th/8th grade band which meets every day throughout the school year. The concert band is intended for students who have prior band experience. If you are new to the band or interested in switching instruments please contact Mr. Levesque via email at blevesque@egsd.net. The content literature is based upon the Essential Elements 2000 Book I. The fundamentals of playing and reading music will be reinforced in each class using the Essential Elements 2000 Book I. The 8th Grade Concert Band is intended for students who have prior band experience, preferably 7th grade band experience. The content literature is based on the Essential Elements 2000 Book II, which is a continuation of the musical techniques and knowledge learned in the Essential Elements 2000 Book I. All bands use the book in conjunction with appropriate grade-level sheet music throughout the entire school year. Both are used to aid in the development of the student’s individual musicianship while stressing the technique of ensemble playing. The concert band will present several concerts throughout the school year including graduation.
The Orchestra is open to all string students. There is a 6th grade orchestra and a combined 7th/8th grade orchestra that rehearses separately but performs together. Each orchestra class meets every day throughout the school year. The content literature is based upon the Essential Elements 2000 for Strings Books I, II, & III. The fundamentals of playing and reading music will be reinforced in each class using the Essential Elements 2000 for Strings Books I, II, & III. The books will be used in conjunction with appropriate grade-level sheet music throughout the entire school year. Both are used to aid in the development of the student’s individual technique and musicianship while developing ensemble playing. The orchestra will present several concerts throughout the school year.
The chorus is a full year course that meets every day. Students will sing a variety of choral music that will be performed at both concerts and festivals throughout the school year. Sight singing, basic musicianship, and vocal techniques are part of the musical experience and will be taught throughout the year in this class. There is no prior singing experience necessary to join the chorus.
Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble is open to a limited number of 7th and 8th grade students by audition only. It will meet at 7:25 a.m., four days a week (Monday – Thursday). The Jazz Ensemble will be modeled after big band playing with the twelve-bar blues being emphasized. It will rehearse and perform age and ability appropriate repertoire which will include the following styles: Swing, Ballad, Jazz Rock, and Latin. The Jazz Ensemble will be comprised of the following instruments only: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, and the Drum Set. The Jazz Ensemble will present several concerts throughout the school year along with the East Greenwich High School Jazz Ensemble.