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Nearly 200 students are involved in the band at Moore Square. All the band classes at Moore Square are a Year-Long elective. Why be in band? There is no substitute or replacement for music-making as it relates to the positive growth and development of the human mind, body, and spirit. Participation in band avails the musician to the infinite journey of creative expression connecting to a language (music) that is understood, communicated, and appreciated by all of mankind around the globe. More importantly, MUSIC IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE.
Moore Square Band offers opportunities for all music levels from the beginning musician to the advanced. At Moore Square there is a place in band for ALL students.
Beginning Band
Beginning Band is for the student who has no experience reading music or playing an instrument. Instrument opportunities are as follows: Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, and Trombone. No prerequisite required.
Concert Band
Concert Band is designed for the rising 6th grade continuing band student or any new continuing band student to Moore Square. At least one year in band is required. No audition is required.
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is designed for the rising 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade continuing band student. Students in this class are required to have at least one year band experience. AUDITION IS REQUIRED.
Advanced Band
Advanced Band is designed for the advanced 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade performing student. This course is a rigorous course exploring advanced concert music scales and technique. Students in this course are required to audition for All County and All District Honor Bands. Students must have at least one year experience and private lessons are recommended. AUDITION IS REQUIRED.
Jazz Band
Jazz Band is designed for the advanced 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade performing students. This course is a rigorous course exploring Jazz music, scales, technique, and improv. Students in this course are required to audition for All District Honor Jazz Bands. Students must have at least one year experience and private lessons are recommended. AUDITION IS REQUIRED
Moore Square Band offers opportunities for all music levels from the beginning musician to the advanced. At Moore Square there is a place in band for ALL students.
Beginning Band
Beginning Band is for the student who has no experience reading music or playing an instrument. Instrument opportunities are as follows: Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, and Trombone. No prerequisite required.
Concert Band
Concert Band is designed for the rising 6th grade continuing band student or any new continuing band student to Moore Square. At least one year in band is required. No audition is required.
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is designed for the rising 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade continuing band student. Students in this class are required to have at least one year band experience. AUDITION IS REQUIRED.
Advanced Band
Advanced Band is designed for the advanced 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade performing student. This course is a rigorous course exploring advanced concert music scales and technique. Students in this course are required to audition for All County and All District Honor Bands. Students must have at least one year experience and private lessons are recommended. AUDITION IS REQUIRED.
Jazz Band
Jazz Band is designed for the advanced 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade performing students. This course is a rigorous course exploring Jazz music, scales, technique, and improv. Students in this course are required to audition for All District Honor Jazz Bands. Students must have at least one year experience and private lessons are recommended. AUDITION IS REQUIRED
