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Mr. Kolar

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Symphonic Band-Adv Band

Instructor: Mr. Kolar

Symphonic Band - What To Expect

Symphonic Band is our advanced band and membership is by audition. High expectations and student commitment make this group a quality performing ensemble. Performances include three home concerts in November, February and May, festival the first Saturday in March plus a couple elementary school performances throughout the year. There are a few evening rehearsals usually in February for festival preparation and in May for a combined bands piece. All rehearsals and performances are mandatory and graded.

All announcements and calendar dates are posted on the BAND - all announcements. Please request to join this site to receive our schedule announcements. Also, most information can be found in the Band Handbook listed under Class Files. Download this for schedules and class information.

Fall Concert: Nov tba

Class Announcements

Senior Regional Orchestra

The etude for SRO audition can be downloaded here:
http://www.vboda.org/Archives/2009Prepared/etudes.htm

More info here under Senior Regional / Audition Information: http://www.ncvro.org

Research shows music has other benefits.

Practicing a Musical Instrument in Childhood is Associated with Enhanced Verbal Ability and Nonverbal Reasoning.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081104132916.htm

Anthony makes All-State!

Congrats to All-Virginia

Symphonic Band Member

Anthony Barnwell

All-District Band 08-09 Congrats!

Clarinet

Sarah Connelly

Trumpet

Anthony Barnwell *

Nate Calonder

French Horn

Jack Connelly *

Trombone

Charise Rodriguez

David Hong

* Qualified for All-VA audition

Congrats to All-County Musicians

All-County Senior Honor Band

Brittany Flowers - flute

Sarah Connelly - clarinet

Anthony Barnwell - trumpet

Jack Connelly - French horn

David Hong - trombone

Charise Rodriguez – trombone

All-County 9^th Grade Band

Justin Baughman – bass clarinet

Susan Wack – euphonium

Juanita Chavarro - flute

Cameron Wall - euphonium

Brass Quintet Plays for Admin Dedication

The Stonewall Jackson Brass Quintet was chosen to play for the dedication of the new PWCS admin building Friday, Dec 5. Find county story with picture here: http://www.pwcs.edu/absolutenewsmanager/templates/?a=1439&z=16

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Audio & Video Files

Class Files

Recommendations for Clarinet, Sax and Flute.doc

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Class Homework

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Class Links

Amazing Slow Downer
For slowing music without change the pitch...helpful for learning faster music.

Band Official Website
Lots of photos and a movie of the band through the years.

Beef up on your theory skills!

Fingering charts

Friends of the Band (FOB)

Fun Cow Drumming - Do It!

Music has scholastic benefits
What does research say?

Note Attack

SJHS Band All-Announcements

SJHS Concert Band

Vic Firth Podcasts - percussion

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