Symphonic Band is the advanced band ensemble at James Blair Middle School. Students in this ensemble are in their third year of middle school band. Symphonic Band students perform in the WJCC Band Night, Winter Concert, Spring Concert, Pre Assessment Concert, and VBODA Assessment. They also have the option to participate in District Band, Jazz Band, the spring trip to Kings Dominion Festivals of Music, and a variety of community performances.
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Supplies for Symphonic Band, 2021-2022 School Year:
-Instrument
-Cleaning supplies for your instrument
*Flute accessories: Bandana or cloth to use with cleaning rod
*Oboe accessories: Drop cloth
*Clarinet accessories: Drop cloth, cork grease, mouthpiece brush
*Alto Saxophone accessories: Drop cloth, cork grease, mouthpiece brush
*Trumpet accessories: Valve/slide oil, cleaning snake, mouthpiece brush
*French horn accessories: Valve/rotor oil
*Trombone accessories: Slide grease, cleaning snake, mouthpiece brush
*Baritone accessories: Valve/slide oil, cleaning snake, mouthpiece brush
*Tuba and Percussion: No cleaning supplies needed
-Reeds (if applicable, must have 3 at all times)
-Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician book for your instrument
*Sample purchase link- https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Successful-Middle-School-Musician/dp/1622771877
-Pencils
-Concert attire
*Black dress pants
*Black dress shoes
*JBMS Music Polo- will be avaliable to order at Open House and during the first week of school
*If financial concerns arise with getting any of the above supplies, please contact Mrs. Lawson at Olivia.Lawson@wjccschools.org*