Year Long Course
Prerequisite:
Students in Band usually have at least 1 year of experience on their instrument and have the ability to read music.
The following instruments make up the Band: flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones, french horn, trumpet, baritone, euphonium, trombone, tuba, electric bass guitar, and percussion. Apart from percussion, bass clarinet, euphonium and tuba, students must rent or own their instrument.
Please note that other guitars, recorder, harp, and piano are not instruments that are included in Band.
Band is a one-year course in instrumental technique, ensemble playing, musicianship, and music reading. Students work to improve rhythm and note-reading skills, playing range, refine technique, and to learn to play with appropriate expression. The major projects for the year include the “Bands Together” concert, performed with the Upper School Band and the Winter and Spring Arts Festivals.
Enrollment in Band is required for students who wish to audition for the AMIS Middle School Honor Band.