LMS Bands
Symphony Band
The 8th grade Symphony Band is open to students who have successfully completed a 7th grade band curriculum or are recommended by the director through an audition process. Students will perform more advanced repertoire, and will continue to develop their skills in counting rhythms, improving tone and intonation, sight-reading, rehearsal etiquette, and will continue to expand their knowledge of music to higher levels. Students will have opportunities to perform in front of an audience throughout the year. These opportunities may include evening/daytime concerts, MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival, and MSBOA Band Festival.
Concert Band
The 7th grade Concert Band is open to students who have successfully completed a 6th grade band curriculum or is recommended by the director through an audition process. These classes will include performing appropriate repertoire, and students will further develop their skills in counting rhythms, improve tone and intonation, sight-reading, develop good rehearsal etiquette, and further their understanding of music on a more serious level. Students will have opportunities to perform in front of an audience throughout the year. These opportunities may include evening/daytime concerts, MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival, and MSBOA Band Festival.
Cadet Band
The 6th grade Cadet Band will eventually be divided into two classes: Woodwinds and Brass/Percussion. Successful completion of beginning band is a prerequisite, with the exception of percussion. This class continues the development of instrumental and music reading skills while introducing more sophisticated elements of music and expanding vocabulary. Increased opportunities for performance are offered that may include various in-school performances as well as various evening performances. Repertoire is expanded to include full band arrangements. Conducting, tuning, and instrument maintenance are among the additional subjects introduced in this class. Beginning percussionists will be required to attend 3 after-school sessions at the beginning of the school year to be a member of the cadet band.