Welcome to the homepage of the
Samoset Middle School Band
Spring Concerts Are Coming!
Spring Concert Info
All concerts are held in the Samoset Auditorium. Students should arrive by 6:30 p.m. Concert attire is all black.
6th Grade: Monday, May 6, 7 p.m.
7th Grade: Monday, May 13, 7 p.m.
8th Grade: Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m.
6th Grade: Monday, May 6, 7 p.m.
7th Grade: Monday, May 13, 7 p.m.
8th Grade: Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m.
Memorial Day Parade
All band students will participate in the Ronkonkoma Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Permission slips with more detail will be out soon.
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. More details and permission slips to follow.
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.
