| Harlem Middle School Bulldog Band Program |
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During the 1960's and 70's Jazz Bands were called Stage Bands. They were similar to the Big Bands of the 40' and and 50's. They included a full saxophone section, four or five trumpets, four or five trombones, a full rhythm section of bass guitar, lead guitar, drum set, keyboard, and even had a singer.
Today it is much the same, however if a student that plays clarinet or oboe wants to participate they can.
HMS has started its own jazz band that meets on Thursday afternoons in the Band room. We are a complete band with full sections of everything.
We're planning to perform in February for the next Pep Rally and at the Winter Concert in January. Look for us in April at the Spring Concert.
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| GO HMS DAWGS!!!!! |
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Each band member in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades should purchase a white polo shirt for our concert attire this year. The shirt is $20.00. Seventh and Eighth graders will wear this under our red jackets for all our concert events this year.
There are extras available for purchase. If you cannot afford the $20, please
purchase a plain white one from a clothing store in the area.
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The Eighth Grade Steel Drum class is made up of 10 young men who are eager to learn about this newest percussion instrument. This is the third year that Steel Drums has been offered at HMS. The school and community really enjoy their performances.
Keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming performance dates with this event.
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| HHS-to-HMS Mentoring Program |
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Two years ago, a mentoring program was formed to give the Middle School Bulldog Band members an opportunity to get additional help on their chosen instrument. Members of the Harlem High School Bulldog Band agreed to volunteer their time at HMS to tutor students on their chosen instrument. What a wonderful time we had. The entire Arts wing was filled with the "sounds of music"!
We're starting this again this year and hope to see results soon. HHS students receive community service credits and merits in band for participating in this program. HMS students receive help I cannot give them in a class setting.
This event is held on Tuesday afternoons from 2:45 - 4:00. A homework period is held in the bandroom until the mentors arrive, which is usally 3:00. As of this writing, the instruments being offered are Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone,and French Horn. As more high school students volunteer, it will be posted.
The trumpet mentor is now teaching privately. His cost is $10 per lesson. These lessons will be group lessons for students on the same performance level.
Percussion lessons are also available.
JOIN US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Each 7th and 8th grade band member will need to send in $5 for their jacket rental. These jackets will be worn at all concerts. The $5 pays for the cleaning fees and upkeep of the jackets. Make checks or money orders out to Harlem Middle School.
All students will be issued a jacket. However, if your child does not pay the $5.00 rental fee, you are responsible for the cleaning fee up front and at the end of the school year. You will need to turn in the receipt from the cleaners after you get it cleaned.
Druing the past several years, our band has received many comments on our uniform look. Most of the schools wear concert dress or polo shirts. Remember, we have a tradition to uphold. |
| Beginning Band Concert |
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| Sixth Graders preparing for Concert |
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Beginning Band students will have an opportunity to show their skills in January at a Winter Concert. Due to the unexpected illness of the director the original date of the Holiday Concert was postponed until Dec 17th.
The date for this concert will be announced shortly. |
| 10th DISTRICT HONORS BAND RESULTS |
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Several of our instrumentalists auditioned for the 10th District Honors Band. The auditions were held on the first Saturday in December, at Columbia Middle School, off Columbia Road. The students who met the requirements were:
Nygel Jones, Alto Saxophone
Danny Banks, Trumpet
Grady Vest, Trumpet
The actual clinic will be held in February. Congratulations to these fine Bulldog Musicians. |
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Six of our finest musicians will be traveling to UGA, December 6-8, 2007 for the 2007 MIDFEST. This Middle School Honors Band Festival is known across many states. Over 800 students will be participating in one of 8 bands.
The students participating are:
Kelsey Green, Flute, Grade 7
Daniel Gibson, Oboe, Grade 8
LeeAnne Newberry, Clarinet, Grade 8
Nygel Jones, Alto Saxophone, Grade 8
Matt McFatridge, Alto Saxophone, Grade 8
Grady Vest, Trumpet, Grade 8
Camryn Lane, Trumpet, Grade 8
Corey Andrews, Trombone, Grade 8
Wish them luck! |
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| The rescheduled date for the Holiday Concert is Monday, December 17th at 7:00 pm. This will be immediately following a very quick PTO meeting. The Chorus, the 7 & 8 grade Concert Band, and the 8th grade Steel Drums will be performing |
