Program Overview
Music education includes both performance based courses and introductory courses in the areas of percussion and keyboarding. Performance opportunities exist for students who elect Band and Chorus. Music Education is a hands-on experience that focuses on the basic elements of music. Students will learn basic components of percussion and/or piano keyboarding. In addition, students in Grades 7 and 8 band may audition for Jazz Band. Students will also participate and compete in choral festivals outside the school. Students must be members in good standing of the eighth grade choral program.
Please note the dress code for Chorus and Band performances, as well as other information regarding our music courses, programs, and performing groups, can be found at the following link: https://sites.google.com/danvers.org/hrmsmusic/home
Course Overview
Grade 6 | Band & Chorus | All year; class meets every other day |
Grade 7 | Band & Chorus | All year; class meets every other day |
Jazz Band | All year; class meets every other day | |
Grade 8 | Band & Chorus | All year; class meets every other day |
Jazz Band (*by audition only) | All year; class meets every other day | |
Grades 6-8 | Music Education | One trimester, class meets every other day |