Performance
Dress (top)
Training, Cadet and Percussion Ensemble members are to
wear:
Boys: Black dress shoes, black socks, black dress pants,
white long sleeved ironed shirt with collar, and straight
plain back tie.
Girls: Black dress shoes, black socks or hose, black dress
pants, white long sleeved ironed shirt (please avoid off-whites,
creams, and beiges.)
Symphonic and Concert Band members are to wear:
Boys: Black dress shoes, black socks, black dress pants,
white long sleeved ironed tux shirt with collar, bow tie
and cummerbund (shirt, bow tie and cummerbund are borrowed
from HMS)
Girls: Black dress shoes, black hose, long black skirt (ankle
length or longer and non-conforming to the body), white long
sleeved ironed tux shirt with a collar, bow tie, and cummerbund
(shirt, bow tie and cummerbund are borrowed from HMS)
Please contact Ms. Bonneau if you need assistance with finding
or buying any of these items.
Course Descriptions (top)
Beginning Level Band (Training Band) - Year
Grade: 7 & 8 Elective
Training band classes will develop beginning skills on woodwind
or brass instruments. Guidance will be given by the instructor
in the selection of an instrument. Simple duets, rounds, and
other ensemble groupings will be performed in class. Limited
opportunities for public performances will be provided.
Beginning Level Band (Percussion Class) - Year
Grade: 7 & 8 Elective
Percussion class will develop beginning skills on percussion
instruments. Students will be instructed in basic snare drum
techniques as well as introduced to other percussion instruments.
Limited opportunities for public performances will be provided.
Intermediate Level Band (Cadet Band) - Year
Grade: 7 & 8 Elective
Prerequisite: Audition by the instructor.
This intermediate level band will continue to develop skills
on woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Musical styles
will be studied through various band selections. This band
offers students limited performance opportunities and may require
rehearsals and performances outside of normal school hours.
The Cadet Band is designed as a technique class for students
with at least one year of playing experience.
Intermediate Level Band (Concert Band) - Year
Grade: 7 & 8 Elective
Prerequisite: Audition by the instructor.
This intermediate level band will continue to develop skills on woodwind,
brass, or percussion instruments. Musical styles will be studied through
various band selections. This band offers students performance opportunities
and may require rehearsals and performances outside of normal school
hours. The Concert Band is the second of the two major performing groups
at Herndon Middle School. This course is designed for students who have
had approximately two years of previous instrumental training. It provides
continued development of basic fundamentals and introduces band literature.
Advanced Level Band (Symphonic Band) - Year
Grade: 7 & 8 Elective
Prerequisite: Audition by the instructor.
Advanced level band offers instruction to the more advanced-level
player. Placement in this group is by audition only. An in-depth
study of musical styles will be realized through challenging
band selections. Many performance opportunities are offered
and may require rehearsals and performances outside of normal
school hours. This is the major performing group at Herndon
Middle School.
FCPS
Music Site
Contains links to SOL information and student and
parent resources and curriculum materials.
Instruments(top)
Students are required to provide their own instrument. Local
music stores have various rental and purchase plans available.
Herndon Middle School has some of the larger and more expensive
insturments available for rent. Students using an HMS instrument
either at school or at home should clean, oil and/or grease
it regularly. Students must provide their own supplies for
the their instrument, such as valve oil, slide grease, cork
grease, reeds, neck straps, etc. to use on the instrument both
at home and at school. |
