Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Beginning Band Instrument Tryouts!
Beginning Band Instrument Tryouts will be held on Saturday, August 1st from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM in the HTMS lunch room. 6th Grade Parents - Please email Mr. Peters ASAP to reserve a 1-hour appointment. We will have professional musicians and music store representatives on site that day to assist with the tryouts. Sign up soon because appointment times are filling up fast!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Thanks 8th Graders!
As our year comes to a close, we want to thank all of the 8th graders for their hard work, energy, and dedication to the HTMS Band! We look forward to seeing you continue to be great leaders at HTHS. Enjoy this slide show highlighting our 8th graders.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Rookie Camp
Attention all 8th graders who are marching with the HTHS Husky Band this fall...
Rookie Camp will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Please make sure you dress appropriately: shorts, tshirts, tennis shoes. Also, make sure you bring your instrument. We are going to learn how to march. It will be a blast! See you on Tuesday.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Spring Concert Videos
Here are some video clips from our recent Spring Concert.
SYMPHONIC BAND
JAZZ BAND
SYMPHONIC BAND
JAZZ BAND
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Jazz Night
Jazz Night was a huge success! Our HTMS Jazz Band performed "Rock Around the Clock", "Louie Louie", and "Crazy Train" for a crowd of almost 300. Enjoy some pictures from this event.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Attention 5th Graders
We want to welcome 5th graders and their parents to our HTMS Band Blog. Feel free to look around and check out everything this site has to offer. We are so excited about you becoming a member of our band next year!
6th Grade Band at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School
Choosing an elective is a very important part of moving up to middle school. Among the fine arts electives, band is unique in that students should join the band during sixth grade in order to successfully participate in later grades. Sixth grade band students receive instruction on an instrument as part of the regular school day. Very few after school rehearsals are required. The Sixth Grade Band presents at least two performances each year – a Holiday Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May.
Common Questions about Band
1. What does my child have to gain by being in band?
The benefits of being in the band program are numerous. Music is an important part of everyone’s life in some way and music literacy can immeasurably enrich a young person’s life. The National Arts Education Standards statement says, “No one can claim to be fully educated who lacks basic knowledge and skills in the arts.” Research has shown a positive correlation between learning experiences in the arts and enhanced student achievement in academic classes. Band also involves students in an organization that develops leadership, pride in oneself and one’s organization, and the importance of working toward goals.
2. How much does it cost?
The primary cost for beginning band students and their parents is the purchase of an instrument. While this can be expensive, many good options are available for parents. Instruments may be purchased or rented, and many companies have rent-to-own options and financing plans. Also, there is usually a supply of good used instruments in the area. In addition to the instrument, there are a few other minor expenses. Students will need to purchase a few music books each year. They will also need a variety of small supplies to keep their instrument in proper working order (i.e. reeds for most woodwind instruments and oils for brass instruments).
3. Does my child have to have a special aptitude or previous music studies to be in band?
There are only two elements needed to be successful in band – a positive attitude and hard work. A student with only an average amount of ability can easily be very successful by keeping up in class and working hard. Previous musical instruction is not necessary. An instrument aptitude test will be used to help students select the instrument that is best suited for him/her. Every student who desires to be in band, whatever his/her aptitude, will be given a place in the Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Band.
4. Are after-school practices required in band?
Sixth grade students usually have two after-school rehearsals before each concert. Participation in rehearsals and concerts is required of every band student.
5. Do students have to buy uniforms?
We dress in nice “church-type” clothing for performances. A Band T-shirt, purchased at the beginning of the school year, is worn for assembly programs.
6. What does my child have to look forward to in his/her future in the band?
During your student’s first year in band, the Sixth Grade Band will perform a Holiday Concert and a Spring Concert. They will also perform a mini-concert during the school day in October for parents. Hewitt students will have the opportunity to compete in the spring at Solo and Ensemble Festival for Superior medals. Our students will also have an opportunity to participate in the Alabama Middle School All-State Honor Band, University Honor Bands, and District Band Contest their seventh and eighth grade years. More importantly, these students will develop a musical skill which will be with them the rest of their lives.
We look forward to having you become a member of the Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Beginning Band. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 228-3663 or email brandon.peters@trussvillecityschools.com.
6th Grade Band at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School
Choosing an elective is a very important part of moving up to middle school. Among the fine arts electives, band is unique in that students should join the band during sixth grade in order to successfully participate in later grades. Sixth grade band students receive instruction on an instrument as part of the regular school day. Very few after school rehearsals are required. The Sixth Grade Band presents at least two performances each year – a Holiday Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May.
Common Questions about Band
1. What does my child have to gain by being in band?
The benefits of being in the band program are numerous. Music is an important part of everyone’s life in some way and music literacy can immeasurably enrich a young person’s life. The National Arts Education Standards statement says, “No one can claim to be fully educated who lacks basic knowledge and skills in the arts.” Research has shown a positive correlation between learning experiences in the arts and enhanced student achievement in academic classes. Band also involves students in an organization that develops leadership, pride in oneself and one’s organization, and the importance of working toward goals.
2. How much does it cost?
The primary cost for beginning band students and their parents is the purchase of an instrument. While this can be expensive, many good options are available for parents. Instruments may be purchased or rented, and many companies have rent-to-own options and financing plans. Also, there is usually a supply of good used instruments in the area. In addition to the instrument, there are a few other minor expenses. Students will need to purchase a few music books each year. They will also need a variety of small supplies to keep their instrument in proper working order (i.e. reeds for most woodwind instruments and oils for brass instruments).
3. Does my child have to have a special aptitude or previous music studies to be in band?
There are only two elements needed to be successful in band – a positive attitude and hard work. A student with only an average amount of ability can easily be very successful by keeping up in class and working hard. Previous musical instruction is not necessary. An instrument aptitude test will be used to help students select the instrument that is best suited for him/her. Every student who desires to be in band, whatever his/her aptitude, will be given a place in the Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Band.
4. Are after-school practices required in band?
Sixth grade students usually have two after-school rehearsals before each concert. Participation in rehearsals and concerts is required of every band student.
5. Do students have to buy uniforms?
We dress in nice “church-type” clothing for performances. A Band T-shirt, purchased at the beginning of the school year, is worn for assembly programs.
6. What does my child have to look forward to in his/her future in the band?
During your student’s first year in band, the Sixth Grade Band will perform a Holiday Concert and a Spring Concert. They will also perform a mini-concert during the school day in October for parents. Hewitt students will have the opportunity to compete in the spring at Solo and Ensemble Festival for Superior medals. Our students will also have an opportunity to participate in the Alabama Middle School All-State Honor Band, University Honor Bands, and District Band Contest their seventh and eighth grade years. More importantly, these students will develop a musical skill which will be with them the rest of their lives.
We look forward to having you become a member of the Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Beginning Band. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 228-3663 or email brandon.peters@trussvillecityschools.com.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Crimson Music Camp
A great opportunity is available this summer at the University of Alabama. Crimson Music Camp will be held June 14-19 in Tuscaloosa. All of our students are eligible to attend. Crimson Camp is filled with many great activities for students. Students participate in a concert band, small ensembles, master classes, recreational activities, concerts, and more! Please visit the website below to find the Crimson Camp registration form. There is an early registration discount if you register by May 1!
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