About our Bands

HMS 6th Grade Beginning Band

The 6th Grade Beginning Band is a full year class and is open to students in the sixth grade who have had little or no experience in instrumental music. All students will choose an instrument with the aid of the director. Basic concepts such as proper embouchure, hand position, posture, listening skills, and breathing skills will be emphasized. Weekly practice is expected. Membership is at the discretion of the director and school administration.

HHS Concert Band

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HHS Marching Band

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HMS 7th and 8th Grade Band

The 7th and 8th Grade Concert Band is a full year class and is open to students in the 7th and 8th grade that have had at least one year of previous instruction on wind and/or percussion instruments. It consists of traditional band instrumentation and provides reinforcement in basic instrumental skills such as proper embouchure, hand position, posture, listening and breathing skills, as well as an emphasis on the fundamental concepts of rhythm, tone production, ensemble balance and blend, and overall ensemble sonority. The Concert Band is divided by grade level into two separate classes, but performs as one ensemble during performances. The 7th and 8th Grade classes meet every school day and perform several concerts each year. Weekly practice is expected. Private study is encouraged to help students progress to the next level. Membership is at the discretion of the director and school administration.

HHS Jazz Band

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