Let's look back on a great three years...thanks for the memories! Good luck, 8th Graders!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
YouTube Clip of the Week
Beginning Band - Here is a video showing a band performing "Variations on a Korean Folk Song" which is based on our Line 100 - Arirang. What do you think of this performance? Do you hear our Line 100 in this performance? Any other comments? Leave a comment for 10 Bonus Points!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Band Students Receive Recognition
Recently HTMS Band students were recognized by being named to the Alabama All-State Band and the District IV Honor Band. Congratulations to these students!
All-State Band: Jason C.
District Honor Band: Blake A, Matthew B, Jason C, Laura Beth C, Stone D, Trevian J, Austin Mc, Rebecca P, Emma S, Andrew T, Benjamin T
Sunday, January 9, 2011
YouTube Clip of the Week
Here's something to keep you entertained while you wait on the snow...this is a bassoon quartet performing some pretty popular tunes. We need to get a few bassoon players at HTMS. Who is interested?
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
YouTube Clip of the Week
Today our Beginning Band worked on line 55 - Carnival of Venice. Check out this clip of a trumpet player performing "Carnival of Venice". What do you think?
Monday, November 1, 2010
Beginning Band Mini-Concert
Our Beginning Band rocks! Enjoy these pictures from the recent Mini-Concert.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
UNDER CONSTRUCTION...
The 2010-2011 school year has gotten off to a great start! Stay tuned for new posts including pictures from our first two games and pep rallies.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
ATTENTION 5TH GRADERS!
Are you interested in joining the HTMS Band next year as a 6th grader? Watch this video below to see what is in store for you as a member of the HTMS Band.
Monday, April 26, 2010
YouTube Clip of the Week
Beginning Band is almost done with Book 1! Currently we are working on Line 133 - Marche Slave. Check out this video of a band performing an arrangement of the real piece of music by Tchaikovsky. What do you think?
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Jazz Night
The HTMS Jazz Band performed at Hewitt Jazz Night on April 20th.
Enjoy this video of the HTMS Jazz Band. (Picture quality improves about halfway through...sound quality is great throughout).
Enjoy these pictures from the evening.
Monday, March 29, 2010
MPA Results
HTMS Concert Band
HTMS Symphonic Band
Congratulations to the HTMS Bands for a great outing at Alabama Music Performance Assessment! The Concert Band received one Superior Rating and two Excellent Ratings on stage, and a Superior Rating in sight reading. The Symphonic Band received three Superior Ratings on stage and a Superior Rating in sight reading. The Symphonic Band received all A's from all judges, which earned them the "Superior with Distinction" rating. They were one of only six middle school bands to receive this prestigious honor.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Pre-MPA Concert
Congratulations to the HTMS Concert Band and Symphonic Band on great performances on Thursday evening! Good luck Tuesday at the Alabama State Music Performance Assessment.
HTMS SYMPHONIC BAND
HTMS CONCERT BAND
HTMS SYMPHONIC BAND
Saturday, February 27, 2010
YouTube Clip of the Week
Check out this YouTube clip about how a tuba is made! Thanks Jacob for suggesting this video.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
YouTube Clip of the Week
This week our Beginning Band members are celebrating because we have made it to Line 100! Line 100 is titled, Arirang, which is a Korean Folk Song. This clip is of a famous band piece called Variations on a Korean Folk Song by John Barnes Chance. What do you think of this version?
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Charity Basketball Game
Thanks to the 7th and 8th graders who volunteered their time to perform at the Charity Basketball Game. This year's game raised over $5,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
YouTube Clip of the Week
Check out this YouTube clip that involves some string instrument playing a popular song.
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