Students are placed by audition into one of four classes at Perry Middle School: Honor, Symphonic, Concert and Beginner. Our curriculum is designed to improve ensemble and individual performing skills throughout the year. The responsibilities for students in each group are outlined below.
Beginner Band 6th grade (occasionally 7th grade)
Develop fundamental playing skills
Performance of concert music as assigned by the director
Attendance at all rehearsals and performances
Performance of technical exercises as assigned by the director
Individual practice outside of school
Turn in Practice Record each week
Turn in objective sheet at the end of each nine weeks with a parent signature
Concert Band 7th – 8th grade
Membership by audition only
Development and improvement of fundamental playing techniques on individual instruments
Perform in the Perry Chamber Music Festival for those selected
Performance of concert music as assigned by the director
Attendance at full band rehearsals before or after school
Performance of technical exercises as assigned by the director
Turn in Practice Record each week
Performance at UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest
Turn in objective sheet at the end of each nine weeks with a parent signature
Development of ensemble and rehearsal skills
Symphonic Band 7th – 8th grade
Membership by audition only
Attendance at section rehearsals and/or full band rehearsals before or after school
Performance of technical exercises as assigned by the director
Individual practice outside of school
Turn in Practice Record each week
Turn in objective sheet at the end of each nine weeks with a parent signature
Preparation and performance of football music
Students in Symphonic Band are expected to fully participate in all performance activities, including approved travel
Performance of All-District and All-Region scales by memory
Preparation of All-District and All-Region music during the fall
Audition for All-District and All-Region Band in the fall
Development of ensemble and rehearsal skills
Performance of concert music as assigned by the director
Performance at UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest
Performance in the Perry Chamber Music Festival
Failure of student to maintain eligibility may result in removal from the Symphonic band
Honor Band 7th – 8th grade
Membership by audition only
Attendance at section rehearsals and/or full band rehearsals before or after school
Performance of technical exercises as assigned by the director
Individual practice outside of school
Turn in Practice Record each week
Turn in objective sheet at the end of each nine weeks with a parent signature
Preparation and performance of football music
Students in Honor Band are expected to fully participate in all performance activities, including approved travel
Performance of All-District and All-Region scales by memory
Preparation of All-District and All-Region music during the fall
Audition for All-District and All-Region Band in the fall
Development of ensemble and rehearsal skills
Performance of concert music as assigned by the director
Performance at UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest
Performance in the Perry Chamber Music Festival
Failure of student to maintain eligibility may result in removal from the Honor (varsity) band
Jazz Band any grade level
Volunteer group
Meets after school once a week
Preparation and Performance of jazz concert music as assigned by the director
Full Symphony 7th – 8th grade (Honor Band members only)
Membership by audition only
Attendance at section rehearsals and/or Full Symphony rehearsals before or after school
Development of ensemble and rehearsal skills
Performance of concert music as assigned by the director
Performance at a competition as assigned by the directors