Welcome Parents and Students2018 - 2019 School YearChris Fairchild, Band DirectorHomework and PracticeAll Instrumental students are expected to practice on a regular daily basis. The amount of time a student practices is dependent upon the material needed to be mastered. This is considered Homework for band students.Generally, the more a student practices, the better they will sound on their instrument. This is especially true if they are working with a private teacher. Parents are encouraged to help set-up a daily practice regiment for the student. Parents and students interested in Private Lesson, see Mr. Fairchild for recommended teachers.
Did You Know ???
Research shows that music is to the brain as physical exercise is to the human body. Music tones the brain for auditory fitness and allows it to decipher between tone and pitch.
Children who study a musical instrument are more likely to excel in all of their studies, work better in teams, have enhanced critical thinking skills, stay in school, and pursue further education.
Regardless of socioeconomic status or school district, students who participate in high quality music programs score 22 percent better on English and 20 percent better on Math standardized exams.
Learning and mastering a musical instrument improves the way the brain breaks down and understands human language, making music students more apt to pick up a second language.
( When asked about his theory of relativity ) “It occurred to me by intuition, music was the driving force behind that intuition. My discovery was the result of musical perception.” - Albert Einstein
“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents.”
Ludwig van Beethoven
“Music is the soundtrack of your life.” - Dick Clark“Keep boppin’ till you drop.” Jazz Musician’s Retirement Plan.“There are two kinds of music; the good and bad. I play the good kind.”Louie Armstrong
“All the good music has already been written by people with wigs and stuff” Frank Zappa
“ You don’t need any brains to listen to music” Luciano Pavarotti
“life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.” - Ronald Reagan
“ Slow and Clean is always better than Fast and Sloppy” - Paul Shoremount
"I might not have been President if it hadn't been for school music. Learning improves in school environments where there are comprehensive music programs."
- Bill ClintonThe Harmony Band is on "Youtube."Search - Harmony Middle School.Band BoostersMeetings
Band Boosters Meetings are usually held at 7pm on a Thursday of each month in the Band Room. All band students and their families are encouraged to attend.
Meeting Schedule for 2018-2019
Thurs., Sept. 20, 7pm
Thurs., Oct. 25, 7pm
Thurs., Nov. 29, 7pm
Thurs., Jan. 24, 7pm
Thurs., February 21, 7pm
Thurs., March 21, 7pm
Thurs., April 25, 7pm
Thurs., May 23, 7pm
Disclaimers: The introduction music on this website is ROUGH RIDERS by Karl L. King, arranged by James Swearingen, performed by the Harmony Middle School Band, Paul Shoremount Director. (c) 1943 by C. L. Barnhouse Company (SESAC). This arrangement (c) 1996 by C. L. Barnhouse Company (SESAC). Used by permission. Usage of ROUGH RIDERS is exclusively for the Harmony Middle School Band website. The publisher reserves all other rights.