Welcome to the Mercer Band Program!!
Welcome to the Mercer Band Program!!
We are so excited to meet your future Mercer Musician!!
We are so excited to meet your future Mercer Musician!!
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Mrs. Friend!
Mrs. Friend!
Band 6, 7 and 8
Meet your Band Teachers!
Meet your Band Teachers!
Mrs. Friend and Mrs. Manning will be your child's band teachers!
We love teaching middle school band and enjoy collaborating to provide the best music instruction possible for your students!
Our philosophy of music education includes establishing an inclusive, positive (and fun!) learning environment in which we can support student's individual growth, encourage student teamwork, and instill a love of music!
Mrs. Manning!
Mrs. Manning!
Band 6, 7, and 8
6th Grade Band Curriculum Overview
6th Grade Band Curriculum Overview
Your child's music schedule:
students will meet for about 40 minutes on "B" Days during the school day at Mercer
Homework Requirements (Practicing):
students are required/highly encouraged to practice outside of class time
we recommend setting a consistent schedule that works for your child and family
Rehearsals and Concerts (Required):
students will perform in 1 - 2 concerts and attend rehearsal 1 - 2 times per concert after school
after school rehearsals take place for one hour after school; an activity bus (transportation) home will be provided
concerts take place after school in the evening
both concerts and rehearsal and required; dates are provided at the start of the school year
Other Musical Opportunities Available Through MMS Band and LCPS!
Mercer Chamber Winds Program: teacher-facilitated, student-led groups; free "club"; available in the spring
Solo and Ensemble: teacher-facilitated, student-led groups or solos; available in the spring
Private Lessons: not required, but highly-recommended (especially for oboe, bassoon, horn, and percussion students); please contact your band teachers for more information!
District Band Auditions/Event: recommended opportunity for students in private lessons
For a little more information about Band (listen to the Mercer Band!, etc.),
For a little more information about Band (listen to the Mercer Band!, etc.),
please go here!
please go here!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15tS3vFCetzodV7kLneaECFDzRFbBLKjC_aCOgu40q-Y/edit?usp=sharing
FAQ: can I wait to try band in 7th grade?
FAQ: can I wait to try band in 7th grade?
6th grade is the ONLY time that students sign up for a band instrument!
In other words, if you do not choose band in 6th grade, then you may not sign up for band in 7th or 8th grade.
If your child is even slightly interested, then please consider band as a music choice as it is possible to switch to another elective choice (other than band or strings) in seventh grade.
FAQ: Do I need prior musical experience to be in band?
FAQ: Do I need prior musical experience to be in band?
NO PRIOR MUSIC EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!!
We will provide your child with all the instruction they need to be successful!!
FAQ: How do I select band as my elective choice for 6th grade?
FAQ: How do I select band as my elective choice for 6th grade?
Studentvue!
FAQ: How do I select my specific instrument?
FAQ: How do I select my specific instrument?
Attend the instrument test drive!
more information can be found on the "test drive" tab of this website!
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