Welcome to the homepage of the
Samoset Middle School Band
The Listening Library has been updated!
Listen and play along to our concert pieces today.
Listen and play along to our concert pieces today.
"LIU Clarinet Fest" Just Announced
Clarinet Fest 2019 is a brand new event just announced by Long Island University at C.W. Post on April 6.
The event is FREE! Flyers are being handed out during rehearsals and lessons, but you can check out the event on Facebook at LIUPostClarinetFest.
The event is FREE! Flyers are being handed out during rehearsals and lessons, but you can check out the event on Facebook at LIUPostClarinetFest.
ATTENTION: All NYSSMA Students
You may not play from a photocopy of your solo at the Festival. ALL students must purchase the original of his/her solo. Reminders were handed out this week. If you are having trouble finding your solo, go to hickeys.com. Find your instrument and click on the Level number.
NYSSMA Lessons
A special lesson group - Group N - is available for extra help to students participating in NYSSMA Solo/Ensemble Festival.
SCMEA Recognition
If you were accepted into SCMEA All-County, keep a look out for an invitation to an upcoming board meeting be recognized by Sachem’s Board of Education.
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.
