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.
Holiday Concerts Are Coming!
Our Concerts are just around the corner. Concert Attire is ALL Black -- no white!
Below are the dates:
6th Grade: Tuesday, December 4, 7 p.m.
7th Grade: Thursday, December 6, 7 p.m.
8th Grade: Thursday, December 13, 7 p.m.
Recordings of our Concert Music are under the Listening Library tab. Listen and play along!.
Below are the dates:
6th Grade: Tuesday, December 4, 7 p.m.
7th Grade: Thursday, December 6, 7 p.m.
8th Grade: Thursday, December 13, 7 p.m.
Recordings of our Concert Music are under the Listening Library tab. Listen and play along!.
4 Tips to Putting On A GREAT Concert
1. Listen! Use the recordings in the Listening Library to help you understand the music better.
2. Play for Your Friends & Family. This will help you get used to those "concert jitters".
3. Come To Extra Help. Learn how to practice those tricky spots so that you can perform with confidence.
4. Record Yourself. Find out how you really sound and make adjustments to sound even better.
2. Play for Your Friends & Family. This will help you get used to those "concert jitters".
3. Come To Extra Help. Learn how to practice those tricky spots so that you can perform with confidence.
4. Record Yourself. Find out how you really sound and make adjustments to sound even better.
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.
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.
