Beginning Band

Full year Beginning Band students have the opportunity to take the first step in a lifelong musical journey by learning to play a band instrument. Students will play music of various styles and genres, and will learn how to play individually and in a group. They will have the opportunity to perform in concerts for their peers and the school community.Students will:

Share in the experience of performing with a large group of their peersDevelop the skills necessary to perform individually on their instrumentsLearn about and use music softwarePerform for audiences

Learning will be guided by the following questions:

What makes an outstanding musical ensemble?What makes a performance outstanding?What is a good sound on my instrument?

Prerequisites/notes: Enthusiasm for playing a band instrument. Enthusiasm for making music with others. No prior experience playing an instrument required.

Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet
Saxophone (Students who play clarinet can audition for saxophone in semester 2)
Trumpet
French horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion (Students can audition for percussion in semester 2)

Click here for a video introduction to the course.Contact: Dr Pihowich - mpihowich@hkis.edu.hk or Mr Ward - chward@hkis.edu.hk