Middle School Band

(7 & 8)

Welcome Middle school band students/parents!

Here you will find a variety of helpful resources, a calendar, a daily/weekly schedule, and the objectives for all middle school bands (7 & 8). I am so excited for another year with the middle school students and I look forward to making music with you all!

Instruments--

Students will be given a school instrument at the beginning of the year to use for performances and at home practice. We will learn how to care for them and maintain them, but students are expected to be respectful to the school's property; the instruments are a privilege! Students are expected to take their instruments home to practice and only a select few students will be given an at-home instrument (usually larger instruments that are not easily moved). I encourage all parents to help their children remember to practice, even if by just asking them to open their case. Work with your child to set up a time where their practicing won't bother anyone and help them stick to their schedule. I thank you for your help!

Supplies--

Students need to come to each class with the following (all are supplied at the beginning of the year but are given to the student until the end of the year):

Method book

Instrument (in good working condition) - percussionists need their drumsticks

Pencil

Reeds/grease (at least 2 working reeds)

Good Attitude!

Important Performance Dates

Veteran's Day Concert.......................................................................November 11th @ 10am..................................................................................Heart Space

Christmas Concert...............................................................................December 16th @ 6pm..................................................................................Heart Space

Midwinter Band Concert...................................................................March 10th @ 6pm............................................................................................Heart Space

Fine Arts Gala............................................................................................May 14th @ 5pm (until 6:30)......................................................................Heart Space

Daily/weekly schedule

7:58 am - 8:45 am High School Band

8:48 am - 9:33 am High School Band

9:36 am - 9:56 am Advocacy

9:59 am - 10:44 am Middle School Band

Mon/Wed -- 8th graders

Tues/Thurs-- 7th graders

10:47 am - 11:02 am Planning Period

11:02 am - 12:01 pm LUNCH

12:04 pm - 12:49 pm Guitar/Rock Band (HS)

12:52 pm - 2:25 pm Elementary Music

2:28 pm - 3:15 pm Rolling Elective (refer to calendar)

See what your child will learn!

*All objectives are in the process of being refined and adjusted to better fit our students*

Middle School band objectives

seventh and eighth grade band students will learn how to

identify and define the meaning of symbols found in a musical score

identify musical elements and use appropriate vocabulary to discuss their use, including melody, rhythm, tonality, form, tone color, texture, pitch, tempo, dynamics, and phrasing

demonstrate a physical response to written or aural music through performance

demonstrate musical literacy through reading, sight reading, and notating music

perform with expression, technical accuracy, and stylistic integrity a varied repertoire of instrumental literature

perform in chamber settings and respond appropriately to other ensemble members' musical cues

perform in large ensembles and respond appropriately to the conductor's patterns, gestures, and cues. Including school performances, district festivals when eligible

recognize and practice audience or performer behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed

compare the characteristics of two or more styles of music

examine a musician/composer or period in music history and present a project independently

recognize the use of musical elements in familiar and unfamiliar songs

identify criteria for evaluating a musical composition, arrangement, improvisation, or performance by comparing it to an exemplary performance or musical work

examine one's own musical performance using evaluation criteria

use appropriate terms to explain preferences for musical works and styles

discuss how the subject matter learned in other disciplines is interrelated with and/or connected to music

examine a music-related career and present a project that represents that career

identify and make connections between music and concepts from other content areas

Extra-Curricular Band Opportunities

Honor Band - March 23rd, 2026 @ North West College in Powell (performance is at 3pm and open to all)- students can be nominated by their band director to attend honor band and perform a variety of music with a larger ensemble composed of students from around the big horn basin. Students MUST bring a water bottle, their instrument, and their music as well as concert black clothes for the performance.
Showalter Contest - February 7th, 2026 @ NWC in Powell - students can sign up to perform at the Showalter Contest where they will prepare a solo or small ensemble piece and perform it live in front of a judge to receive feedback on their performance.

Band Handbook

Every member of each band (5-12) must read, sign, and return a copy of the band handbook to Mrs. Kienzle at the end of the first full week of school. It is attached here for reference if the paper copy is misplaced. Handing in the last page with a signature is there first grade...an easy A!

Music Racer (note names and instrument fingerings)

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