So, practice, particularly after you've attained a job, any kind of job, like playing with a four piece band, that's... an opportunity to develop. - Buddy Rich 

Mr. Bell's curriculum night band info is here.

The goals of the band program are to:

• Perform on pitch, in rhythm, with appropriate dynamics and timbre, and maintain a steady tempo
• Perform expressively a varied repertoire of music representing diverse genres and styles
• Perform in groups, blending instrumental timbres, matching dynamic levels, and responding to the cues of  a conductor
• Perform independent instrumental parts while other students play contrasting parts
• Perform accurately and independently, alone and in small and large ensembles, with good posture, good playing position, and good breath, bow, or stick control

(created 03/11/10)