• During 6th grade, students in band meet in homogeneous classes throughout the school day. Participation is open to any MCMS student, no prior experience is needed. Students are taught all the fundamentals of playing an instrument, including all of the basics of music reading and solid characteristic sound production on the instruments. The students perform a Winter Concert and Spring Concert.

    Mr. Ross teaches all Woodwind.
    Mr. Hernandez teaches all Brass.
    Ms. Jones teaches all percussion.



    Expectations:

    • Demonstrate proficiency on 7 major scales & chromatic scale
    • Percussionist proficient at 26 snare rudiments & performs a percussion ensemble
    • Demonstrate theory comprehension through a semester written exam
    • Completion of Practice Records
    • Performance of an instrument specific solo
    • Performance of concert music as assigned by the director
    • Attend all assigned section rehearsals and/or full band rehearsals before/after school
    • Performance at Winter Concert, Spring Concert
    • Private instruction is highly encouraged and is a great supplement to band class.
    • Should participate in Band Fundraisers



    Uniform
    All 6th Grade Band members: Band t-shirt (purchase from band $10.00), blue jeans, and tennis shoes. Students are required to purchase all parts at the beginning of the school year. 


    Time
    Daily, at home, individual practice is expected to occur. To become proficient in a skill, it must be practiced.

  • Maurice Ross, Woodwinds 

    Jose Hernandez, Brass 

    Ariel Jones, Percussion