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Highland Park Middle School
Band Program
Join band at Highland Park
Middle School for
2019-2020!
Do I have to know how to read music?No! All 6th grade classes start from the very beginning, so we learn everything we need to know together.Is band expensive?No! There are several local music stores that have very reasonable rental programs and leasing options. There are also instruments available from the school; these are reserved for families who could not otherwise afford them, and are available at no cost.What are the outside-of-school commitments?We will have three evening concerts during the school year. There are no before- or after-school rehearsals for 6th grade students. The practice requirements for beginning band are also very modest; just a few minutes every other day.How do I choose an instrument?6th grade students will have the opportunity to see, hear, and play every single instrument available in beginning band before you select one! We will have an instrument fair in the fall, where students and parents will get to tour the instruments and secure one for the school year. This is done on the first day of school.Can I be in AVID and still take band?Yes! At Highland Park, AVID does not take the place of your elective. We have many students who do both and are highly successful!
Frequently Asked
Website www.HighlandParkBand.org
Contact Info Mandy Burton(503) 356-2620
Instruments available from Highland Park*:
Flutes Trumpets
Oboes Baritones
Clarinets Trombones
Saxophones Tubas
The Instrument Fair allows students the opportunity to see, hear, and "test-drive" each instrument. Professional musicians on every instrument will give short presentations, and then help coach students into producing a sound. All students are asked to select their desired instrument at this time, and Beacock Music Services will be on site with rental contracts. All rentals, purchases and school loans will be given out to students, in class, following the fair. These will be theirs to use (at school & at home) for the remainder of the school year.
Classes & Performances
6th Grade Band • Learn how to read music• Learn how to play an instrument• Perform at three concerts a year• Take field trip to a PYP concert
7th & 8th Grade Band • Learn more music!• Learn how to play more than one
instrument• Perform at three concerts a year• Go on field trips to perform at festival• Perform in the HP Marching Band at
two-three parades each year
Jazz Band • Learn how to play jazz music• Perform at three concerts a year• Perform for 5th graders & parents• Perform at high school jazz night• Perform at one or two fun runs• Travel to three jazz festivals
*Specific instrument availability will not be known until the beginning of the school year.
Highland Park Band Program