5th Grade BandThis ensemble is for students who are new to music and wish to play a wind or percussion instrument. Open to all students, this ensemble focuses on music fundamentals and beginning technique. No audition is required to participate; however, students may be asked to play in an informal playing hearing so that the director may ascertain a general idea of the student’s playing ability. The 5th Grade Band performs at an after school Band Concert scheduled at the end of each semester. Students are encouraged to take private lessons to supplement what they learn in Band.
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6th Grade BandThis ensemble is for students who play a wind or percussion instrument and have 1 year of band experience. This ensemble plays more challenging music than 5th Grade Band yet maintains a focus on music fundamentals and instrument technique. The 6th Grade Band performs at all Band Concerts, and has the opportunity to perform at music festivals and outreach events in the community. Students are encouraged to take private lessons to supplement what they learn in Band. Students with no band experience may join, but should speak with Mr. Boenzi first.
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7th Grade BandThis ensemble is for students who play a wind or percussion instrument and have 2 years of band experience. This ensemble plays more challenging music than 6th Grade Band yet maintains a focus on music fundamentals and instrument technique. The 7th Grade Band performs at all Band Concerts, and has the opportunity to perform at music festivals and outreach events in the community. Students are encouraged to take private lessons to supplement what they learn in Band. Students with no band experience may join, but should speak with Mr. Boenzi first.
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8th Grade BandThis ensemble is the highest concert band at Anza Trail K8 School and is for students with 3 years of band experience. Additionally, to become a member of the 8th Grade Band, students must have a positive record of behavior and perform well in previous years of band. This ensemble performs the most challenging literature of all the bands, and students are expected to hold themselves to high standards of excellence. The 8th Grade Band performs at all Band Concerts and outreach events in the community and is expected to perform at music festivals throughout the year. It is highly recommended that students study privately with an expert on their instrument in order to supplement what they learn in Band. Any student with no band experience who wishes to join must take private lessons.
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The Jazz Ensemble is an advanced band comprised of 7th and 8th graders who are interested in learning about and performing jazz literature. The Jazz Ensemble meets during 5th Period during Enrichment. Students will learn advanced scales, improvisation techniques, and jazz literature. Students must audition to earn a spot in the Jazz Ensemble and spots are limited. Students are required to play at a high standard and students who do not meet the standard will be removed from the ensemble. The Jazz Band performs at all Band Concerts, outreach events in the community, and is expected to perform at music festivals throughout the year.
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