Welcome to the homepage of the
Samoset Middle School Band
Congratulations on a great Spring Concert season!
Now look at what's next...
Memorial Day Parade
Come Join The Parade! All band students will participate in the Ronkonkoma Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Church Street. Please arrive by 9:30 to avoid road closures.
Left your instrument at school? I will be at Samoset on Monday, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Meet me there!
Left your instrument at school? I will be at Samoset on Monday, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Meet me there!
NYSSMA Major Organization Festival
In lieu of a final exam, each of the Samoset bands will perform at the NYSSMA Major Organization Festival on June 6 during school hours. GREEN permission slips have been handed out. Please return yours today!
Scale Challenge
The Scale Challenge is on! For every 2 Major Scales you memorize, you win a prize! The more you learn, the better the prize.
Looking for Inspiration?
Here are 5 tips to get you going:
1. Take Private Lessons from a Professional. Learn tips and tricks for playing your instrument at a higher level. Contact the Sachem Music Department at (631) 471-1798 for more information.
2. Go to a concert. There is nothing like hearing LIVE music to get you motivated to practice!
3. Figure out how to play your favorite song on your instrument...by ear! That's right, don't go searching for the sheet music -- use your natural talents. Try a pop song, or movie theme...maybe even a commercial jingle!
4. Click on the "More..." tab above and choose "Links & Resources" to check out some great music sites and apps.
5. Get with your friends and play...anything! Like most things in life, music is more fun when you play with others.
1. Take Private Lessons from a Professional. Learn tips and tricks for playing your instrument at a higher level. Contact the Sachem Music Department at (631) 471-1798 for more information.
2. Go to a concert. There is nothing like hearing LIVE music to get you motivated to practice!
3. Figure out how to play your favorite song on your instrument...by ear! That's right, don't go searching for the sheet music -- use your natural talents. Try a pop song, or movie theme...maybe even a commercial jingle!
4. Click on the "More..." tab above and choose "Links & Resources" to check out some great music sites and apps.
5. Get with your friends and play...anything! Like most things in life, music is more fun when you play with others.
Class Expectations & Grading Policy
Click on the "More..." tab above and choose "Class Expectations" to learn about our classroom rules and the Sachem Music Department Grading Policy for Middle School Band.
Contact Ms. Bennett via e-mail (jbennett@sachem.edu) or at 471-1700.
