Welcome to the homepage of the
Samoset Middle School Band
Using your smartphone? Click on the menu button above for more info.
Let's Get Started!
Rehearsals have already begun in the Samoset Band Room. Check the Supply List under the "MORE" tab to make sure you have everything you need for a successful start. Our Tools For Success include your instrument, binder, lesson book and pencil. These 4 items are the key ingredients in our pursuit to create great music together.
Lessons
Lessons will begin soon. Lesson Pass stickers and the Lesson Calendar have been handed out. Use them to help you plan ahead. Downloadable Lesson Calendars are posted under the "Lessons & Schedules" tab.
Have a test or quiz during your Band lesson? Just fill out a Lesson Excuse form (also downloadable under the "Lessons & Schedules" tab).
Have a test or quiz during your Band lesson? Just fill out a Lesson Excuse form (also downloadable under the "Lessons & Schedules" tab).
Scale Challenge
The Scale Challenge starts soon! 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 Ms. Bennett for teachers in our area.
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 Ms. Bennett for teachers in our area.
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.
