Who Are We?
The 8th grade band is made up of third and fourth year players. We will spend the year refining our ensemble and individual technique in preparation for the 9th grade band. We will also expand our range and our music vocabulary.
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Important Documents |
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Feb. 18, 2020 - Les Bois Area Band Concert @ Les Bois JH
March 6, 2020 - 8th Grade Band Late Nighter March 7, 2020 - Jr. High Band Solo/Ensemble Festival @ Fairmont JH (optional) April 9, 2020 - Pre-Festival Concert @ South JH April 22, 2020 - Large Group Festival @ South JH (usually during the day) Please refer to the Calendar for more details. |
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Playing Tests
What and Why?Playing Tests are designed to help the students grow individually. Each band at Les Bois will have a weekly playing test over scales, rhythms, or concert music. This material will be covered in class, but students are expected to put the practice time in at home so that the ensemble as a group can grow. Below you will find the rubric for the playing test.
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Concert Music Recordings
Spoon RiverGrainger
Arr. Michael Storey |
Canon for ChristmasLarry Clark
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The Great Locomotive ChaseRobert W. Smith
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