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Welcome to our Intermediate Band Page! For access to our, Virtual Band Room, Lesson Schedules and Virtual Band Folders, go to our Google Classroom Site.
Rehearsal & Lesson Schedule
Rehearsal & Lesson Schedule
Besides weekly small group lessons (30 minutes), students also receive a 45 minute full group rehearsal once a week. The small group lessons are on the same day each, but the times rotate in order to minimize the impact on other academics. The full group rehearsals are on a different day of the week so students will need to bring their instruments to school twice a week.
Hatch
Hatch
Bring band instruments and materials on these days!
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2025/2026 Lesson Schedule go to Mr. B.'s Virtual Band Room.
Families, please contact Mr. Barnard at jbarnard@op97.org if you need lesson group info!
Whittier
Whittier
Bring band instruments and materials on these days!
Wednesdays & Thursday
Wednesdays & Thursday
2025/2026 Lesson Schedule go to Mr. B's Virtual Band Room
Families, please contact Mr. Barnard at jbarnard@op97.org if you need lesson group info!
Performances
Performances
Students in Intermediate Band will have three evening performances this school year:
December 4th: Winter Music Showcase at Percy Julian Middle School, 7 p.m.
May 7th: D97 Elementary Instrumental Music Festival @ OPRF, 6:30 p.m. (permission slip required because of in school rehearsal at OPRF).
May: In school performance at home school.
Performance Attire (All Students): For most of our performances, students will need to wear the following concert attire:
Solid white dress shirt/blouse that covers the shoulders.
Solid black dress pants.
Solid black dress shoes.
Solid black necktie (optional).
Equipment & Supplies
Equipment & Supplies
Families are responsible for renting or owning an instrument in order to participate in the D97 Instrumental Music Program. Click here for more info about renting an instrument from a local music vendor.
Families who qualify for the free/reduced lunch program or have other financial hardships may have an instrument provided for the school year through PING, at a small fee. For more information about PING go to their website: www.pingoprf.org .
Equipment & Supply List
Equipment & Supply List
In addition to a band instrument, all students will need to have the band method book, Measures of Success Bk 1, provided by District 97 (1st copy). Families will need to purchase any replacement copies. CLICK HERE to download the accompaniment tracks from the FJH Music Website. Students should also have a pencil and a 3-ring binder (1 inch). See below for instrument specific required equipment.
Woodwinds - Required Equipment:
(Reeds will need to be replenished regularly!!!)
Flute
Cleaning cloth (small handkerchief)
Clarinet
Saxophone
Brass & Percussion - Required Equipment:
Trumpet
Trombone
Euphonium
Percussion (Percussionists need ALL of the following)
Bells (comes w/percussion kit)
Bell stand (comes w/percussion kit)
Backpack or carrying case (comes w/percussion kit)
Snare Drum
Drum sticks (Vic Firth 2B) Make sure to select classic wood!
Snare drum stand (comes w/ percussion kit)
Practice pad (comes w/percussion kit)
Certificate Program
Certificate Program
To encourage both short and long term goals, our elementary band & orchestra students participate in our certificate program to help motivate them to track their progress and be recognized for their accomplishments.
There are a total of 6 certificate levels for our elementary band & orchestra program and students typically complete a level every trimester. Intermediate band students complete Levels 4, 5, & 6 their second year. Below are checklists for our last 3 Certificate Levels.
Percussion - Level 6 Checklist - 3rd Trimester
Percussion - Level 6 Checklist - 3rd Trimester
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