Hillsboro Junior High & Intermediate Bands

Welcome to the internet home of the junior high and intermediate band program at Hillsboro. On this site you will find valuable information pertaining to the bands. On the navigation menu to the left, there is access to individual pages for each ensemble in the Hillsboro band program including the high school band. You can also reach the building sites for the intermediate, junior high and high school buildings. The band calendar includes all events that feature any band 6th through 8th grade. The band handbook and travel itineraries for any outside of school trips can be found under their respective headings. The band links include several useful websites to you as a band student.

UPDATED BAND CALENDAR/2ND SEMESTER NEWSLETTER

PDF Files of the updated Spring 2012 band calendar and second semester newsletter will be available as of January 3rd by clicking the links below. Please download, print and read the calendar closely as there are several changes from the original calendar that was in the band handbook at the beginning of the school year.

Click below to download:

Spring 2012 INT/JH Band Calendar

Second Semester Band Newsletter

2011 WINTER CONCERT REMINDER

The Hillsboro Intermediate and Junior High Bands will be presenting their annual winter band concert on Monday, December 19th at 7:00pm in the Junior High School's Gene Steighorst Gymnasium. The concert will feature the Sixth Grade Band in their first public performance as well as highlighting the Seventh and Eighth Grade Concert Bands along with the Junior High Jazz Ensemble.

All participating students need to arrive in the Junior High Band Room with their instrument, music and should be dressed in proper concert attire. (Please reference band handbook for attire details) Sixth grade students should arrive NO LATER THAN 6:30pm. Call time for Seventh and Eighth Grade Band members is 6:45pm.

If you have any further questions about this event please contact Mr. Blair or Mr. Dedert via district email or by phone at ext. 3012 (INTER.) or 2501 (JH).

SIX FLAGS/MUSIC IN THE PARKS FESTIVAL INFO

The 8th grade Concert Band and Junior High Jazz Ensemble will be participating in the 2012 Music in the Parks Festival sponsored by Six Flags St. Louis. This will be a two-day event, with the students pe

rforming at a St. Louis area high school on the evening of Friday, May 18th to be followed by a fun-filled trip to Six Flags St. Louis on Saturday, May 19th. This festival is a wonderful way to end the school year on a fun, yet educational note. Preliminary information about the festival can be found by clicking the link below.

2012 Music in the Parks Info Letter - (Sent home December 2011)

BAND CARD FUNDRAISER

The time has arrived for the Annual Hillsboro Band Card Fundraiser sponsored by National Fundraising Partners inc. Cards are available from any Intermediate or Junior High band student for $20 and feature over $400 in savings throughout the St. Louis Metro Area. Among the $400 in savings are five one-time use instant clip-offs to local restaurants. Please see a Hillsboro band student or contact the junior high band office if you are interested in helping our program.

FALL BAND FUNDRAISER

Once again the Hillsboro Band Program will be participating in a Fall fundraiser with MRZ/Red Apple fundraising. The number of students currently involved in junior high band is the highest in six years which means we are in need of additional equipment. It is through fundraisers like this that we are able to provide your students with rewarding experiences during their time in our program. Your support for our band program is much appreciated.

Fundraiser Kick-Off: August 25, 2011

Order Form Deadline: September 8, 2011

Order Pick Up: October 4, 2011 (Many of the food items are frozen so please make arrangements to pick up products between 1pm and 5pm in the Junior High Band Room)

BACK TO SCHOOL BAND INFO

The beginning of a new school year is quickly approaching and the time to stock up on school supplies is upon us. To help in your school supply shopping adventures, the required supplies for band are listed below. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Dedert or Mr. Blair in the junior high band office.

Sixth Grade Band:

A Pencil (band is like math, we don’t write in ink)

Hillsboro Intermediate Planner

A Band Notebook (we will be taking notes and reviewing music basics)

ENTHUSIASM and a GREAT ATTITUDE!

Seventh Grade Band:

Instrument (if you are using a school instrument see a director on the first day)

Essential Elements 2000 Book One and Book Two (book two should be purchased through Nottlemann Music)

Foundations for Superior Performance Method Book by Richard Williams and Jeff King (this is new for this year and can be purchased through Nottlemann Music for approximately $10. We will be using these books throughout high school as well.)

A Pencil (keep one in your instrument case)

Hillsboro Junior High Planner

PERCUSSION ONLY - Your new stick bag with all required equipment listed in the letter that went home in May along with your snare and bells. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON ALL EQUIPMENT THAT BELONGS TO YOU! If you have any questions about this please contact Mr. Dedert or Mr. Blair

Eighth Grade Band:

Instrument (if you are using a school instrument see a director on the first day)

Essential Elements 2000 Book Two (label inside cover with name/grade)

Foundations for Superior Performance Method Book by Richard Williams and Jeff King

A Pencil (keep one in your instrument case)

Hillsboro Junior High Planner

PERCUSSION ONLY – Your own stick bag with required equipment included. The school will not be providing sticks or mallets this year. If you do not have your own in class you will be considered “unprepared” and lose participation points for the day. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON ALL EQUIPMENT THAT BELONGS TO YOU!

2011-2012 SIXTH GRADE BAND INFORMATION

In years past, band recruiting has been completed during the spring semester while the students were still in fifth grade. Due to situations caused by construction at Hillsboro Intermediate, Mr. Blair and Mr. Dedert along with Mr. Readnour have decided to move band recruitment for sixth grade band to the Fall 2011 semester.

The following is a schedule of how the new recruitment process will be structured:

May 24, 2011 – Recruiting concert & introductory meeting for 5^th grade students only (6^th Grade Band and Junior High Jazz Ensemble will perform)

August 22-25, 2011 – Instrument demonstration/testing (during 6^th grade study hall)

August 29, 2011 – Regularly scheduled band classes begin w/ music review

September 8, 2011 – Band instrument display/rental night & mandatory parent meeting. (In North Gym)

September 12, 2011 – Students begin classes with instruments

This is a preliminary schedule of the recruitment process and is intended to give our band parents a ballpark idea of what to expect. Some dates may be subject to change. Much more detailed information will be sent home as we near the end of this school year and continue toward the beginning of next year. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Blair or Mr. Dedert in the junior high band office. We look forward to having your student as a member of Hillsboro Band Program!