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About South Middle School Band
6th Grade Band Sixth grade band meets every other day in separate classes by instrument. Students learn the fundamentals of playing a musical instrument and advance to play full band sheet music. 7th Grade Band Concert Band
Seventh grade band is different than beginning band. You will focus more on band music to prepare for concerts instead of only working in the book. You will spend more time working as a full band instead of only by instrument. Seventh Grade band members will perform in the Worlds of Fun Music Festival! Perform in the morning and spend the rest of the day playing in the park with all your friends. 8th Grade Band Symphonic Band Eighth grade band is the premier performing ensemble in the middle school band program. You will play advanced music with a focus on high quality performances. The eighth grade year is the most fun in all of middle school band! Eighth Graders will perform in Branson and spend the day at Silver Dollar City. More details will be shared at a later date. Jazz Band & Jazz Ensemble 7th & 8th Graders are eligible to try out for Jazz Band. Any 7th/8th grader can join Jazz Ensemble. (Scroll down for more info) Woodwind, Brass, & Percussion Ensembles The band is made up of three groups of instruments...woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Each instrument group will have their own performing ensemble that rehearses outside of the school day. |
News & Updates
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Remind Updates
Most information and updates will be communicated through the email address you have on file with the school. Last minute reminders and on-location communication (such as Worlds of Fun, Branson, or Jazz Festivals) will be sent through Remind. Use the links below to sign up for text or email.
All students need parent permission to sign up. Students under 13 will be required to enter a parent's phone or email.
Update: To comply with a new school policy, we will not have a Remind account for 6th graders. Only 7th and 8th graders, with parent permission, may sign up for Remind updates.
Most information and updates will be communicated through the email address you have on file with the school. Last minute reminders and on-location communication (such as Worlds of Fun, Branson, or Jazz Festivals) will be sent through Remind. Use the links below to sign up for text or email.
All students need parent permission to sign up. Students under 13 will be required to enter a parent's phone or email.
Update: To comply with a new school policy, we will not have a Remind account for 6th graders. Only 7th and 8th graders, with parent permission, may sign up for Remind updates.
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7th and 8th grade students can
audition for Jazz Band! Auditions will be October 23 before school. Jazz Band rehearses three days per week. A Jazz Band info sheet and audition material are posted below. The Jazz Band travels to several nearby jazz festivals. Jazz Band uses the following standard instruments: Alto Sax ♫ Tenor Sax ♫ Bari Sax Trumpet ♫ Trombone ♫ Drum Set Vibraphone ♫ Electric Guitar ♫ Bass Guitar ♫ Piano |
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MissionThe Ray-Pec South Middle School band program is dedicated to helping students become life-long musicians and productive learners. Music is an essential part of a complete education, and through band, students can develop friendships and life skills that prepare them to become strong leaders.
Our emblem displays three stripes representing... Musicianship, Hard Work, & Respect
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Band Learning Targets
Learning Targets are the standards we use to assess student learning.
Power Standard 1: The student will demonstrate the qualities of an intelligent musician (Knowledge Standard).
Power Standard 2: Students will develop and refin intelligent musicanship skills in a variety of performance settings (Performance Standard).
Use the link below to download our complete grading rubric:
Power Standard 1: The student will demonstrate the qualities of an intelligent musician (Knowledge Standard).
- I can play rhythmic patterns.
- I can play pitches correctly.
- I can play with good tone.
- I can interpret and apply terms and symbols.
- I can listen and play with appropriate balance and blend.
- I can play with good intonation.
- I can practice positive participation in daily rehearsals.
Power Standard 2: Students will develop and refin intelligent musicanship skills in a variety of performance settings (Performance Standard).
- I can apply intelligent musicianship skills in a variety of performance settings.
- I can adjust balance, blend, and intonation while playing within the ensemble.
- I can interpret conductor gestures.
- I can apply performance etiquette in a concert setting.
Use the link below to download our complete grading rubric:
| Band_Learning_Targets.pdf |
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Dillon JarrettBand DirectorA little about Mr. Jarrett...
Mr. Jarrett has taught band at Ray-Pec since 2006. He loves having fun and working hard. He has a dog named Lola and enjoys taking photographs. This background picture was taken near Seattle, Washington. If you have any questions about South Middle School Band, please use the form below or email dillon.jarrett@raypec.org. |
