8th Grade Band

Welcome to 8th Grade Band!  We are so happy to have you here!

Requirements for 8th Grade Band:

• Instrument

• All Necessary Accessories (Reeds, Maintenance supplies, etc...)

  • • • Please visit our Instrument Specific Information pages for what is required and also links for purchasing if you need it

• 3 Ring Binder with 10-15 plastic sheet protectors

• Pencil

Grading:

• Participation (Major):  40%

  • • • Students must be prepared with all parts of their instrument and band binder each day.  Students must also attend and perform in all concerts.  

        • • • • Fall Concert:  Monday, September 29th at 6:00 p.m. in the BMS gym

              • Winter Concert:  Monday, December 15th at 6:45 p.m. in the BMS gym

              • Pre-LGPE Concert:  Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. in the BMS gym

              • Spring Concert:  Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the BMS gym

• Playing Tests (Minor):  25%

  • • • Students will record and submit playing tests on Canvas periodically.  

• Written Quizzes (Daily):  15%

  • • • We give written quizzes over the material we cover periodically.

• Midterms/Final Exams:  20%

What We Will Be Doing This Year!

• 8th Grade Band will be divided into Symphonic (5th Period-Advanced) and Concert (6th Period-Intermediate) Band this year.  The Symphonic Band MAY BE combined with the 7th Grade Symphonic Band, and the 8th Grade Concert Band will stand alone.

• We will be offering Football Band and Jazz Band again!  Please visit our Football Band and Jazz Band pages for more info!

  • • • 8th Grade students who do not participate in football, softball, or cheerleading are expected to participate in Football Band

      • Students who wish to participate in Jazz Band are expected to participate in Football Band unless they participate in a conflicting sport

• 8th Grade students are also strongly encouraged to audition for the GMEA District Honor Band.  Click the link for more info!