Kirk Music Department BandChorusOrchestra Presented by: Maddie Campbell, Madison Reeder, Amanda Pobanz, Navjot Kaur, Marissa Eaton, Temitope Osundina Mrs. Lockhart, Director, Kirk Music Department
6th Grade Band “Beginner Band” Allowing students to begin a new instrument after elementary school Focus on building basic music skills Preparing students for more difficult music in Concert Band Preparing students for the performance trip where they will play with 7th and 8th grade students
7th & 8th Grade Band “Concert Band” Students at the next levels of playing Open to students who have already played instruments before 6th Grade students who are more advanced can test out of Band 6 and can be placed in Band 7 and Jazz Band Additional playing opportunities (MS Band Day, Pep Rallies)
Orchestra The class has several levels of progressive ability Limited opportunity for new beginning students, based on teacher availability Ensembles participate in the Spring Music trip in one combined ensemble
Kirk Jazz Band Auditioned group open to 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders Students perform at regular concerts and additional venues [Open House, School Showcases, Pep Rallies, PBS Presentations] This ensemble performs separately at the Spring Competition Trip Premiere Performance Ensemble
Chorus Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students by teacher recommendation Students work together in a no-pressure singing environment Music reading and performance skills are learned through many different styles of music. Performs for the Spring Music Competition
Additional Playing Opportunities All-State Band, Chorus, and Jazz Band DMEA Solo & Ensemble Festival Music In Our Schools Month Concert with CHS Middle School Band Day at a CHS Football Game End of the year music trip: 6 Flags Great Adventure or Hershey Park
Fun at Music In the Parks
Concerts & Performances
Music is Fun
Thank You Watching: Please Contact Us With Any Questions: Elizabeth Lockhart, Director, Kirk Music Department (302) , X. 113 Andrew Hetzler, Director, Kirk Orchestra