5th Grade Band:

In 5th Grade band you will learn how to assemble your instrument, care for and maintain your instrument, count, clap, and play notes and rhythms in the treble and bass clef staff. 

Students in 5th grade band will learn to play their first notes in simple key signatures in 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4 time. Students final test for 5th grade band will be the Bb major scale. 

There are four major performances during the school year. In August, December, a solo and ensemble contest in March, and final concert in May.

Students in band are graded on participation, practice journals, playing tests, pencil and equipment checks, and concert attendance. 

6th Grade Band:

In 6th Grade band you will review all learning from 5th grade as well as learn how to count, clap, and play in more complex keys signatures and time signatures. 

Students in 6th grade will add 2/2 and 6/8 time signatures to what they learned last year. Students will also master Bb, Eb, F, and Ab scale and arpeggios. The final test for 6th grade will be the Bb chromatic scale. 

There are three major performances during the school year. In December, a solo and ensemble contest in March, and final concert in May.

Students in band are graded on participation, practice journals, playing tests, pencil and equipment checks, and concert attendance