CONCERT BAND
Members of the Middle School Concert Band explore the elements of instrumental music performance associated with tone, technique, notes, rhythm, embouchure, articulation, intonation, balance, blend and tempo through the performance of quality band repertoire composed by respected composers and arrangers. This ensemble works to achieve the highest standards of musical excellence. The middle school concert band performs at least two public concerts each year.
important dates
Middle School Band Night (with the BAHS Marching Band!): Friday, September 23, 2022
Winter Concert: Friday, December 9, 2022
Spring Concert: Thursday, May 11, 2023
Music In The Parks: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Winter Concert: Friday, December 9, 2022
Spring Concert: Thursday, May 11, 2023
Music In The Parks: Saturday, May 20, 2023
LESSON SCHEDULE
Here is a sample lesson schedule for the middle school band rotation.
class materials
bams band mottos
Never settle for anything less than your best!
Will it be easy? NOPE.
Will it be worth it? ABSOLUTELY!
Practice makes PERMANENT.
PERFECT practice makes perfect.
Don't practice until you get it right.
Practice until you can't get it wrong!
Will it be easy? NOPE.
Will it be worth it? ABSOLUTELY!
Practice makes PERMANENT.
PERFECT practice makes perfect.
Don't practice until you get it right.
Practice until you can't get it wrong!
resources for students
band literature
Do you want to know where Mrs. Davidson finds all of her band music? JWPepper.com is the place! Explore this website to listen to concert band and jazz band music. Feel free to tell Mrs. Davidson what you find!
music theory
Musictheory.net is a fantastic resource to use to practice lessons such as: note reading, key signature identification, scale identification, and ear training!
Percussion rudiments
The VicFirth website is a fantastic resource for percussionists to improve their technique at home, watch educational videos, and learn more about instruments and equipment!
bams band archives
performance history (2016-2022)
Mrs. Davidson: email
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