Welcome to the homepage of the
Samoset Middle School Band!
Weekly Lessons Have Started!
Not sure when your lesson is? Download a Lesson Calendar by clicking on the "Lessons & Schedules" tab. Check the Band Room wall for this week's lessons. Use your lesson pass sticker to find the school day and period of your next lesson.
Lesson Attendance Challenge
Do you like ICE CREAM? Help your lesson group win an ICE CREAM PARTY!
The lesson group with the best lesson attendance for each marking period wins a Carvel Flying Saucer Ice Cream Party!
Check the lesson attendance chart on the bulletin board.
The lesson group with the best lesson attendance for each marking period wins a Carvel Flying Saucer Ice Cream Party!
Check the lesson attendance chart on the bulletin board.
Scale Challenge
The Scale Challenge has begun! For every 2 Major Scales you memorize, you win a prize! The more you learn, the better the prize.
Jazz Band Auditions
The Samoset Jazz Band auditions will be held October 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Interested saxophone, trombone, trumpet, drum set, piano, guitar and bass players are encouraged to pick up audition music and information in the Band Room.
Students should prepare as much of the audition music as they can and should listen to recordings of the music to learn the style and tempo of the songs.
Interested saxophone, trombone, trumpet, drum set, piano, guitar and bass players are encouraged to pick up audition music and information in the Band Room.
Students should prepare as much of the audition music as they can and should listen to recordings of the music to learn the style and tempo of the songs.
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 music LIVE 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 music LIVE 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.
