The Junior High Band
The Staunton Junior High Band is comprised of 7th and 8th Grade Students from Staunton Junior High, Zion Lutheran, and St. Michael's Schools in Staunton, Illinois. As a member of this band students particpate in a variety of activities. Students particpate in The Marching Terrier Band, The Staunton Junior High Concert Band, and the Newly Formed Miystic Maroon Pep Band.
The Marching Terriers
The Marching Terriers is the Junior High Marching Band. They perform for a majority of Staunton Hometown Parades, including Homcoming, Fourth of July Celecration and Lions Club Halloween parade. Students get a taste of high school marching band in this ensemble. Students learn basic fundamentals of marching, Forward March, and Right and Left Turns. Students also experience the thrill of playing popular music for audiences surrounding the parade. The Band has four basic parts, The Drumline, Brassline, Woodwindline, and the Drum Majorettes. The only Auditioned parts of the band are the Drum Majorettes, and the Drumline.
Concert Band
The Staunton Junior High Concert Band is the core of the Junior High Bands. In this Ensemble students learn to play together as one unit/team. Students learn to put all the basic skills they have acquired together to form one sound which then can be transferred to other ensembles. Students play a varied list of music including classical pieces, marches, fanfares, modern music, and pop tunes. This ensemble is the only auditioned group at Staunton Junior High. Students must audition to be placed properly for class. Students use a method book provided by the school for classwork and homework. Students are required to practice two and a half hours a week for this ensemble to be recorded on their practice record, signed by a parent and turned in every week for a grade.
The Mystic Maroon Pep Band
The Mystic Maroon Pep Band is something new to the Junior High this year. The Pep Band is a Volunteer organization that will play at certain home 8th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball Games. They will play a varied literature including AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Earth Wind and Fire, The Temptations, and many others. The Mystic Maroon Pep Band will provide spirit and school pride at Home Basketball Games.
PEP BAND HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR THIS YEAR DUE TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Schedule
Section Lessons:
Woodwinds: Tuesday 10:00 AM
Brass: Wednesday 10:00 AM
Percussion: 10:00 AM
-May 12th-
Spring Concert 7PM
Grades are based off:
Attitude: 20%
Being Prepared: 20%
Practice Records: 40%
Concerts: 20%
Practice Records are due every Friday Band Rehearsal.
2.5 Hours = A
2.0 Hours = B
1.5 Hours = C
1.0 Hours = D
Rules of the Classroom:
Respect the teacher and any adults in the room.
Have all your materials ready before we begin to play.
Bring everything you need to class.
Come to class with a positive attitude and ready to preform.
Drink and food, especially gum are not allowed in the band room.
Materials need for each Full Band Rehearsal:
-Current music
-Music folder (if needed see Mr. Friedrich)
-Your instrument
-Pencil, no pens
Rehearsals are mandatory.
Lessons are mandatory.
If you forget your instrument or music you will still come to rehearsal.
A task will be performed to help you remember next time.