Redwood Middle School & SUSD Instrumental Music

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  • Home
  • Our Program
    • Program Overview
    • Beginning Band
    • Band 7 & Band 8
    • String Orchestras
    • Percussion Ensembles
    • Color Guard & Dance
    • Marching Band & Color Guard
    • Choir
    • Jazz Band
    • 5th Grade Beginning Instrumental Music Exploratory
  • Who We Are
    • Teachers & Staff
    • Saratoga Music Boosters (SMB)
    • Redwood Middle School & SUSD
  • Essentials
    • General Documents & Resources
    • Updates & Event Handouts
  • Calendar
  • Resources
    • Why Study Music?
    • Practice Tips
    • Links
  • Contact

Band 7 & Band 8

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Classes occur during the school day

All band students who have had at least one full year of experience on their instruments (or equivalent proficiency) are eligible to play in these groups. Musicians also rehearse in sections to accelerate and advance proficiency (see the Program information handouts for more information on woodwind, brass, and percussion sectionals). During the years that they are offered, Concert Band is open to all students; Symphonic Band is a group by audition only. The focus of both groups is to continue musical growth and progress of their current proficiency levels including theory, technique, and aspects of performance. These groups also perform and compete with the Color Guard as the Redwood Marching Band. Yearly curricula is divided into various seasonal emphases, with concert music as the constant ongoing musical focus.

Strong 6th grade musicians who are interested in placing above Beginning Band may also audition for placement into Band 7.

Our success does not happen without your generosity and support. Please head here to find the Saratoga Music Boosters SUSD Music Program Contribution Page.

General Handouts & Resources

Band 7 & 8 Program Information 
 Additional Percussion Information 
Syllabus​
2022-2023 Music Calendar
A Note On Private Teachers
Practice Tips
Marking Music
Information on Reeds
Recommended Materials for Music Classes
Recommended Instrument Brands & Accessories
General Instrument Care
"Concert Black" Guidelines
Performance Excusal Request.pdf
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Announcements

Confirm practice times and performance events by checking our calendar.

More announcements and detailed info for specific events and performances can be found here.
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Redwood Middle School & SUSD Instrumental Music
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
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