Thompson Middle School Band

Mr. Justin Leclerc, Director

Any questions or concerns?

Please don’t hesitate to contact me through email:

JLeclerc@thompson.ctschool.net

It’s not too late to join band!

If you weren’t able to attend the instrument rental night and your child is interested in joining band, please contact me with your child’s name, homeroom and the instrument they are interested in. Also please indicate if you already have an instrument, would like to rent one through Gerry’s Music or loan one from the TMS Music Department (clarinet and flute are available)

November Band News

Congratulations to all 7^th and 8^th grade band members for their participation and performance at the Quinebaug Valley Middle School Music Festival!! You represented TMS, the band and yourself with pride and should extremely proud of your hard work and dedication!

The performance is now available for free online!

QVMSMF Recordings 2008

Upcoming Performances

* Thursday, December 11th at 7pm in the auditorium. This is the HS concert which the 8^th grade band members have been invited to perform at.

* Monday, December 15th at 12:30pm in the auditorium. This concert will feature the 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands who will be performing for the school.

* Tuesday, December 16th at 6:30pm in the auditorium. This will be our annual Winter Concert and feature the 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands.

TMS Polo Shirt Orders

11/17 – 11/21 is the final week to place a TMS shirt order!!

All members of the band are asked to wear their white TMS polo shirt for each performance. All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band members have received an order form for a shirt. This will be the 6th grade members’ first shirt and second or third for our growing 7th and 8th grade members. Shirts will be offered in youth sizes S - XL for $8.50 and Adult sizes S - 2XL for $9.00.

Thank you for your continued support!

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National Standards for Music Education

1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
5. Reading and notating music.
6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
7. Evaluating music and music performances.
8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture.

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November

5^th grade recess and 5^th/6^th G Period Band Rehearsal Schedule

Student Guidelines For Good Practicing Habits can be viewed here

5^th grade Day 2 recess lessons will begin in December!

Week of: 11/17 – 11/21

Monday – Day 1 5^th grade trumpet

Tuesday – Day 2 5^th grade trombone

Wednesday – Day 3 Recess: 5^th grade clarinet/saxophone

G Period: 5^th grade snare drum

Thursday – Day 4 6^th band – ALL INSTRUMENTS

Friday – Day 5 6^th band – ALL INSTRUMENTS

Week of: 11/24 – 11/28

Monday – Day 6 6^th band – ALL INSTRUMENTS

Tuesday – Day 1 5^th grade flute

Wednesday – Day 1 (early release) 5^th grade clarinet/saxophone

Thursday – No School - Thanksgiving

Friday – No School - Thanksgiving