Eagle Band is our band for 6th graders are Dartmouth. In this class we teach the fundamentals of music literacy, rhythms, and note names. The class focuses on team-building for students who are new to music, and students who already play an instrument. Students will be able to read notes on a musical staff, understand, and perform Musical Grade 1-2 repertoire.
- DO NOT WORRY if you do not yet have an instrument. We will preview all the instruments the first two weeks of school. Each year we host a “Band Welcome and Instrument Demo Night” for all 6th grade students and parents, where students get the opportunity to try different instrument mouthpieces and discover which instrument might fit best. (**this will take place in class for 2021-22**)
- Percussion: Percussion is an audition-only instrument. Students wishing to play Percussion in 6th grade will need to have prior piano experience. Potential percussionists will perform a two-handed piano piece of their choice as well as a Coordination Evaluation, on the second week of school to determine their proficiency.
Class Materials
- We use a book we call “The “Red Book” (Standard of Excellence Book 1). Students may purchase this from Music Village (Union/Foxworthy) or other local music store, or online.
- A list of what students need for each instrument can be found here.
- If you are thinking of renting or purchasing your own instrument, please see our instrument recommendation page here.