The 7th and 8th Grade Bands meets on alternating days but perform together one band.
The 7th grade band meets on Blue Days, 2:05-2:45.
The 8th grade band meets on White Days, 2:05-2:45
Families will receive a weekly email called "This Week in the Band Room" from Ms. Matta via Reach My Teach. It will contain reminders and updates for the week from the band perspective.
Sectionals:
7th and 8th grade students meet together by instrument/section once per week for 25 minutes. Sectionals will be on the same day and at the same time each week, Monday-Friday. The day and time will be determined by Mr. McDowell and Ms. Matta.
Students meet by instrument/section once per week for 25 minutes. Sectionals will be on the same day each week. Monday-Friday 9:45-10:10; except Wednesday. when the time will be 9:55-10:20.
Concerts:
The 7/8 Grade Band Winter Concert is on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30 in the Yarmouth Performing Arts Center (YPAC) at Yarmouth High School.
The 7/8 Band Spring Concert is on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30 in the Yarmouth Performing Arts Center (YPAC) at Yarmouth High School.
Concert Dress: Students in the 7/8 Band wear all black for concerts.
Optional playing opportunities:
All 7th and 8th grade band students are invited to play in the 7/8 Jazz Band.
7th and 8th grade band students have the opportunity to audition for the Maine Music Education Association (MMEA) District II 7th and 8th Grade Honor Band. The auditions are on Thursday, October 23 with the festival on January 23 and 24, 2026. More information will be forthcoming.
All 7th and 8th grade band students are invited to march and play in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026; alongside members of the YHS band.
Other:
The Yarmouth Music Department works with the David French Music Company for rentals and supplies. A representative visits HMS on a weekly basis when minor repairs can be made and larger repair needs will be taken to the shop for more involved work.
HMS has a limited number of instruments for students to borrow. Contact Ms Matta for more information.