Does 6-8 grade rehearse together?
When do the rehearsals happen?
Can I be in more than one ensemble?
What day do rehearsals start?
When do group lessons happen?
Are concerts and other performances mandatory?
What if I've never played an instrument before?
What if I can't afford to rent an instrument?
What ensembles does NRMS offer?
NRMS offers band, chorus, jazz band, and orchestra.
Does 6-8 grade rehearse together?
6th grade ensembles meet separately. 7th & 8th graders rehearse together. 6th grade band and orchestra meet Mondays and Thursdays. 6th Grade chorus meets Wednesday and Fridays. 7th & 8th grade band and orchestra meet Tuesdays and Fridays. 7th & 8th grade chorus meets Monday and Thursdays. Jazz Band is grades 6-8 and meets on Wednesdays.
When do the rehearsals happen?
6th Grade Band and Orchestra meet Mondays and Thursdays.
6th Grade Chorus meets Wednesday and Fridays.
7th & 8th Grade Band and Orchestra meet Tuesdays and Fridays.
7th & 8th Grade Chorus meets Monday and Thursdays.
Jazz Band (grades 6-8 - 6th graders by audition) meets on Wednesdays.
Can I be in more than one ensemble?
Of course! We encourage it! We schedule rehearsals so it is easy to participate in chorus and orchestra or chorus and band.
What date does rehearsals start?
Rehearsals for the 2017-2018 school year begin Monday, September 11.
When do group lessons happen?
Group lessons for band and orchestra happen once a week on a pull-out basis. The schedule rotates and students should only miss each class once a month at most.
Are concerts and other performances mandatory?
Yes! These are our midterms and final exams. Every member of our ensembles is crucial to the performance! We pass out our schedule at the first day of rehearsals and it is posted here. If you have a concern about a date, let one of the music teachers know ASAP!
What if I've never played an instrument before?
We will teach you! Come find a music teacher and we'll get you started!
What if I can't afford to rent an instrument?
We are very lucky to have several school-owned instruments available for student use. Find a music teacher and we will work something out!