Band

Beginning Band: Beginning band teaches students how to play an instrument from the very beginning. No experience is required! You will learn fundamentals that will prepare students to perform at one concert in December, and one in May. Instruments are Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, and Percussion (drums, xylophone, cymbals). Come see Mr. Hacker in room 413 if you have any questions!

Intermediate Band: Intermediate band is the "second" band at BRMS. This is a development band that works on continuing to develop fundamentals, while pushing students level past that typical in beginning band. Intermediate band will also play more advanced music than beginning band, continuing to push students to a high standard of music literacy. The ultimate goal of Intermediate band is to prepare students for Advanced Band the next year. Intermediate Band performs two concerts per year, one in the Winter and one in the Spring.

Advanced Band: Advanced Band is the "top" band at BRMS. This band is made up of mostly 8th graders, as well as some 7th graders. This group starts to work on more advanced musicianship skills in order to prepare them for high school band, as well as to generally expand their musical skillset. This group also starts to play more technically and lyrically advanced music, that forces them to use higher-level musical skills. Advanced band plays quite a few times a year at events like the Veteran's Day Ceremony, Winter Concert, Florida's Music Performance Assessment, Spring Concert, as well as other misc. opportunities that present themselves throughout the year.

Jazz Band: Jazz Band is considered an "Advanced Level Ensemble". This group is a traditional 17-21 piece "Big Band" that explores the musical styles of jazz music, made up of 7th and 8th graders. Students will learn the history of jazz music, along with the elements that make this style of music so interesting. Students will continue to develop their musical skills, as well as introduce the idea of "improvisation". Jazz Band performs numerous times throughout the year at events such as the Winter Concert, Florida's Jazz Music Performance Assessment, the 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony, Spring Concert, as well as any other events that are presented to the group. Jazz Band acts as the "Band Department's Ambassadors" to the Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch Communities.