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6th Grade Band
Our 6th grade band is our introductory band at RCS designed to start students on the appropriate instrument and develop a strong base in which to grow and build upon. Fundamentals and musical exposure are the key components in the 6th grade band and students will develop and build these skills using Essential Elements 2000 Method for Band Book 1. Students will participate in three concerts each year, Fall (September), Christmas (December), and the Spring Awards Concert (May). Students will be able to choose any instrument in the concert band. Flute, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion.
*Students interested in Saxophone will start on Clarinet and have the opportunity to switch to Saxophone in January.
*Students interested in Oboe and Bassoon may start in 6th grade only if lessons are taken
During the 4th quarter of 5th grade each student's class will visit both band and choir. They will be able to hear what each ensemble sounds like and begin the thought process of choosing which music group they would like to participate in starting in 6th grade. Students who are interested in band or have an interest in seeing what options are available in band need to attend the RCS Instrumental Tryout Night at the end of April. Information regarding time and place will be communicated during the 5th grade visit and email to parents.
*Students interested in Saxophone will start on Clarinet and have the opportunity to switch to Saxophone in January.
*Students interested in Oboe and Bassoon may start in 6th grade only if lessons are taken
During the 4th quarter of 5th grade each student's class will visit both band and choir. They will be able to hear what each ensemble sounds like and begin the thought process of choosing which music group they would like to participate in starting in 6th grade. Students who are interested in band or have an interest in seeing what options are available in band need to attend the RCS Instrumental Tryout Night at the end of April. Information regarding time and place will be communicated during the 5th grade visit and email to parents.
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7th Grade Band
The 7th Grade Band is a continuation of our 6th grade band class for instrumental music at RCS. Students will focus on the continued development of techniques learned during 6th grade band on their instrument and continue to establish a solid foundation to build upon throughout their time at RCS. Learning will be very hands on and focused upon student development through continuous repetition of classroom material and musical technique. Other emphasis will be placed upon students learning general music theory and history building upon knowledge learned in 6th grade band. Students will begin to play literature from the standard band repertoire and focus on the performance of sheet music.
Method Book - Essential Elements Book 2, Habits of Successful Musician in Middle School Band
Method Book - Essential Elements Book 2, Habits of Successful Musician in Middle School Band
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8th Grade Band
Our 8th Grade Band is the advanced band at RCSMS and serves a the culmination of the middle school music experience before entering high school. We focus upon more advanced standard repertoire, development of essential techniques for 8th grade and preparation for high school music and develop focus upon key musical characteristics. This band will perform at concerts, festivals and chamber music events as well as have opportunities to perform with the high school if qualified.
Method Book - Habits for Successful Musician in Middle School Band
Jazz Band is also an option for 8th grade musicians as well as pep band for those interested.
Method Book - Habits for Successful Musician in Middle School Band
Jazz Band is also an option for 8th grade musicians as well as pep band for those interested.
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