dsms band 7-8th grade: beginning of the year

Wind Ensemble Symphonic Band

Concert Band

Dripping Springs Middle School

Band Website

http://www.dsbands.org/ms/

Be sure to read the blog area for messages

for your band.

CalendarThe Spring Calendar contains dates for all three 7-8th grade bands. Be sure to look for the dates that apply to your band.

CellyClick here for

directions on how to sign up for Celly

Private Lessons

One on one lessons with professionals

1 lesson every week for 30 minutes (longer available)

$20 per lesson

Sign up on band websiteClick here to sign up for private lessons

Jazz Band

Optional activity for 7-8th graders

Every Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm

Request regular attendance

All 7-8th band members welcome!

Online RegistrationClick here for online registration

Title TextRequired ItemsT-shirt for informal occasions

Shirt for formal concerts

Flip Folder for music

What to get on your own

Supplies

Lyre (specific per instrument)

What to wear for formal concerts

The polo purchased during registrationBlack pants or black skirt (that goes well below knees when sitting)Black socks if wearing black pantsBlack dressy shoes (must be all black)

PLEASE, NO: Jeans

Sneakers Short Skirts

Sandals

Grades and Benchmarks

Benchmarks VS Tests

Benchmarks can be attempted unlimited times

Must be achieved at a high level to pass off

100 = on time, 70 = late, 0 = not completed

Tests are attempted once

Graded on a traditional 100 point scale

Can be redone for a maximum of 70

Must be redone within 3 days

Weekly Sectionals

Will occur on assigned day each week

Must be made-up if missed

Required for all 7-8th grade bands

Work on instrument specific music and skills

Click here for sectional schedule

Thanks!