7th / 8th   grade concert band

The 7th and 8th Grade Ensemble is made up of students in the middle school grades 7 and 8.  These students rehearse five days a week in separate classes and combine for monthly rehearsals during the year.  The 7th and 8th graders perform in two concerts per year including the Holiday Winter Concert and the Spring Concert.  In addition to their annual concerts, the students in the 7th and 8th grade ensemble support all of the middle school activities by way of providing entertainment at all middle school pep rallies and assemblies.

In addition to the ensemble performance requirements, these students are given the option to participate in the annual Homecoming festivities which include marching in the Homecoming Parade as well as on-field performances with the Deer Lakes HS Marching Band.

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important dates for the 2018 - 2019 school year

Dress Rehearsal -
Winter Concert - 
Dress Rehearsal - 
Spring Pops Concert - 

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Student Resources

concert attire

practice Card

September Practice Card
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Practice Cards are a vital part of the success of each student individually, and for the program as a whole.  They are also an important component of each and every student's grade.  Practice Cards are to be signed and submitted EVERY Monday morning! 

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percussion equipment

To better suit the needs of the students and promote their growth through music we ask that percussion students have specific equipment to aid them in their education.  By no means is the purchase of this equipment mandatory, however, it will benefit both the students and the parents/guardians of all percussion students.  Please click on the links below for information on the purchase of the new equipment:

Innovative Percussion FS-1 Marching Stick Hickory

Vater Chop Builder Practice Pad (12-inch Soft Single Side)
Please note:  you will need to select the 12-inch Soft Single Side from the drop down menu located under the pricing information!

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2017 Spring Pops concert repertoire  practice tracks

Below are the musical selections for the upcoming 2018 Spring Pops Concert being held on May 23rd at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium.  Please click on the icons to hear a play-along track to use as a practice tool!

The Beatles: 1964

John Williams Movie Adventures

Take Five

In the Mood

Rhapsody in Blue