Welcome to the Band Department
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BEGINNING BANDBeginning Band is for students who did not take band at the 6th or 7th grade level. Students in this class are fitted to an instrument that is best suited for them. This class is available to any 7th or 8th grade student who wishes to learn how to play an instrument. This band is split into two separate classes, BEGINNING BAND PERCUSSION and BEGINNING BAND BRASS/WOODWINDS. Students will focus on developing good playing techniques and play a variety of music. Fundamentals will be practiced in class as well as at home. BEGINNING BAND is a year long course.
CONCERT BANDThe Concert Band is a group that consists of seventh and eighth graders. Students in this ensemble are exposed to a wide variety of music and they perform at four concerts throughout the year. CONCERT BAND is a year long course.
PEP BANDPep Band is an extracurricular group that will play various rock tunes and standard spirit tunes at FCJH Basketball games. The Pep Band has a limited number of after school rehearsals and before games. It is open to any student who plays a band instrument, piano, drum set and electric bass.
This is a non-auditioned group, but members must have one year of playing experience on their instrument. |
SYMPHONIC BANDSymphonic Band is the most advanced band at Fall Creek Junior High. Expectations to maintain a high degree of excellence and achievement are placed upon the students of this band. Hard work, self discipline, and attention to musicianship are the key elements to the success of this ensemble. SYMPHONIC BAND is a year long course.
JAZZ BANDJazz band is a non auditioned group that is available to any student who plays a woodwind or brass instrument, piano, double bass, drum set, electric bass, or guitar. The band will generally meet once a week after school during the first semester and will perform on the Winter Concert.
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