BLUE AND GOLD BANDS at Mission Hill
Mission Hill students entering grades 6-8 have the opportunity to participate in Blue Band or audition for Gold Band.
BLUE BAND:
BLUE BAND is a YEAR LONG beginning/intermediate band class. No previous musical experience is necessary, however BLUE BAND also welcomes experienced players (ex: students still working in the Standard of Excellence book 1). Students are expected to practice at home at least one hour per week and attend all performances (most are evening performances).
GOLD BAND:
GOLD BAND is a YEAR LONG intermediate/advanced ensemble for musicians who have been studying their instrument for at least one year. GOLD BAND students will continue to focus on developing both their instrumental skills and musical knowledge. In addition to the Holiday Parade, Spring Trip and concerts throughout the year, students will participate in several adjudicated events. These opportunities will present us with feedback about our performance and present new challenges as we strive for musical excellence.
Musicians may join GOLD BAND after successful completion of BLUE BAND. Musicians who have not been in BLUE BAND, but have prior musical training on their instrument may join GOLD BAND by an audition with the director, or through teacher recommendation.
The audition will be set up on Smart Music and will include:
2019 AUDITIONS DUE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5- NO EXCEPTIONS
Mission Hill students entering grades 6-8 have the opportunity to participate in Blue Band or audition for Gold Band.
BLUE BAND:
BLUE BAND is a YEAR LONG beginning/intermediate band class. No previous musical experience is necessary, however BLUE BAND also welcomes experienced players (ex: students still working in the Standard of Excellence book 1). Students are expected to practice at home at least one hour per week and attend all performances (most are evening performances).
GOLD BAND:
GOLD BAND is a YEAR LONG intermediate/advanced ensemble for musicians who have been studying their instrument for at least one year. GOLD BAND students will continue to focus on developing both their instrumental skills and musical knowledge. In addition to the Holiday Parade, Spring Trip and concerts throughout the year, students will participate in several adjudicated events. These opportunities will present us with feedback about our performance and present new challenges as we strive for musical excellence.
Musicians may join GOLD BAND after successful completion of BLUE BAND. Musicians who have not been in BLUE BAND, but have prior musical training on their instrument may join GOLD BAND by an audition with the director, or through teacher recommendation.
The audition will be set up on Smart Music and will include:
- Successfully completing Standard of Excellence Book 1
- Playing all scales on page 42
- Playing the solo on pages 36-37
2019 AUDITIONS DUE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5- NO EXCEPTIONS