HSCS BAND

Beginning Band is comprised of all 6^th graders that meet everyday for  the whole year.  During this time, they are given an opportunity to explore different instruments and then ultimately decided on one.  Over the year, the band, will focus on various skills that will include the development of fundamental skills related to posture, breathing, embouchure, fingerings, counting, music reading, and overall tone production to truly understand and appreciate the foundation of music as well as the aesthetics.  S-A-M-P-I-L-S will also be infused into the band curriculum to further their musicianship.   Beginning band members will perform in at least two formal concerts and may be invited to perform at other events throughout the year.  . 

Sonority: Balance, Blend, Characteristic Tone Quality
Articulation: Beginnings of Notes, Releases of Notes, Stylistic Articulation
Musicianship: Dynamic Contrast, Range of Expression, Style, Phrasing, Interpretation
Personal Practice: Rhythmic Interpretation, Note Accuracy, Sticking
Intonation: Melodic Intonation, Harmonic Intonation, Tuning of Drum Heads/ Instruments
Literacy
Sight-Reading  

2008 - 2009

8/08 - Symphonic Band is created due to the growth of the HSCS MG Music Program.

8/08 - Current enrollment 85 full-time students. (BB 27, CB 27, SB 31)

8/08 - Two 8th grade Symphonic Band players are members of the Santa Fe High School Raider Regiment. 

9/08 - TBA

9/08 - TBA

2007 - 2008
8/07 - Mr. Montauk becomes the Director of Middle Grades Music at High Springs Community School.

8/07 - 8th grade Concert Band clarinet player, Tiffany, becomes a member of the Santa Fe High School Raider Regiment.

8/07 - Concert Band creates their official name; "Mighty 13" Concert Band.

8/07 - Beginning Band creates their official name; "Quarter 1" Beginning Band.

10/07 - Quarter 1 clarinet player, Ian, and "Mighty 13" percussionist, Denzel, perform for the HSCS Faculty during their monthly meeting.
 
10/07 - Mighty 13 performs with Mebane Middle School during Middle School Night at Santa Fe High School.

10/07 - Mighty 13 and Quarter 1 bands perform at the HSCS Music and Arts Showcase (MAS).

10/07 - Morning Lab Band created and given the official name; "Secret" Lab Band.

10/07 - Beginning Band (2) creates their official name; "50 Cent" BB.

11/07 - Levi R., 7th grade Mighty 13 Baritone player, makes the Alachua County Middle School Honor Band.

11/07 - Sports Pep Band created and will perform at the HSCS sports games; boys and girls teams.

12/07 - Mighty 13, 50 Cent and Secret lab bands perform at the HSCS Music and Arts Showcase 2.0 with special guest, the Jr. Beta Club Dancers.

1/08 - Beginning Band (3) created their official name; "Tri-Band" BB.

1/08 - Secret LB grows to 8 members with the conclusion of the second quarter. 

1/08 - Mighty 13 grows with the addition of four new students.  Band agrees to keep name and add to it; "Mighty 13 and a few" is the unofficial name. 

1/08 - Levi R. and Denzel B., two Mighty 13 students, participated in Solo and Ensemble, both doing a solo, and walked away with Superior Ratings.  

2/08 - Mighty 13 performs at the Re-Dedication of the HSCS Gym.

2/08 - Pep Band performs at the Girls Basketball game. (They won!!!)

2/08 - Mighty 13 invited to perform at Santa Fe High School along with Mebane MS and Santa Fe HS for a Pre-District Music Performance Assessment Showcase.

3/08 - Mighty 13 performed at District MPA at Bradford HS and earned an overall  Excellent Rating. 

3/08 - Mighty 13, Secret LB and Tri-Band Bands perform at the Music and Arts Showcase 3.

4/08 - Secret LB continues to grow with the conclusion of the 3rd Quarter. 

4/08 - Mighty 13 invited to perform at the annual Carnival.

4/08 - Beginning Band (4) is created their official name; "Cash $" Beginning Band.

5/08 - Mighty 13 performs at the Educational Fair.

5/08 - Mighty 13, Secret LB and Cash $ bands perform at Music & Arts Showcase 4. 

6/08 - Final performance was given by the graduating 8th grade members at the HSCS graduation.