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. The 7th & 8th Grade Concert Band is an active participant in the High Note Music Festival sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University and Kennywood Amusement Park,. |
important dates for the 2019 - 2020 school year
Holiday Craft Show Performance - Saturday, December 14th @ TBD (HS Auditorium)
Dress Rehearsal - Tuesday, January 14th @ 3:00pm (HS Band Room)
Winter Concert - Wednesday, January 15th @ 7:00pm (HS Auditorium)
Dress Rehearsal - Tuesday, May 19th @ 3:00pm (HS Band Room)
Spring Pops Concert - Wednesday, May 20th @ 7:00pm (HS Auditorium)
Dress Rehearsal - Tuesday, January 14th @ 3:00pm (HS Band Room)
Winter Concert - Wednesday, January 15th @ 7:00pm (HS Auditorium)
Dress Rehearsal - Tuesday, May 19th @ 3:00pm (HS Band Room)
Spring Pops Concert - Wednesday, May 20th @ 7:00pm (HS Auditorium)
practice Card
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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!
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!
2019 Holiday craft show concert repertoire practice tracks
Below are the musical selections for the upcoming 2019 Holiday Craft Show Concert being held on Saturday, December 14th in the High School Auditorium. Please click on the icons to hear a play-along track to use as a practice tool!
2020 winter concert repertoire practice tracks
Below are the musical selections for the upcoming 2020 Winter Concert being held on Wednesday, January 15th 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!