Band Home Page

 Welcome to 7th and 8th Grade Band! 

Band in the 7th and 8th grade is open to students interested in continuing instruction on an instrument.  Occasionally, beginning instrumental instruction 7th or 8th grade is a possibility.   Students will study a variety of styles of music in the band setting, while working to improve skills on their instrument during group lessons.  

Students that are signed up for band are required to participate throughout the year.  They may add or drop at the conclusion of the school year, though it is encouraged that they participate throughout middle school to be prepared for high school band.

Please click through the link below to order any supplies you need from Music and Arts.  The Middle School Music Boosters will receive a percentage of your order!

• Please find in the links below: concert calendar, 6-8 band expectations, 7-8 band addendum (including grading policy), information about Smart Music, permission slip as well as some thoughts about why we study music.
• Check the pages on the left for additional information about the instrumental music program.

*Lesson schedules can be found by clicking on "Instrumental Lessons"

Upcoming Events

Sat. Feb. 4 - Solo Festival at Newark HS

Thurs. March 8 - Pops Concert, MS Gym 7:30 p.m.

• Dress will be theme-related, more details TBA!
• Report to the MS Band room at 7:00 p.m.

Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns: elizabeth.kockler@palmaccsd.org

Don't forget to practice!

Calendar (PDF 35 KB)
All events in the MS music department
Why Study Music? (PDF 105 KB)
Food for thought!
Band Expectations (PDF 140 KB)
Overall 6-8 expectations, permission slip
7-8 Expectations (PDF 154 KB)
Additional information for 7th and 8th grade students, including grading policy and information about Smart Music

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