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Instrumental Music Course Offerings
It is our goal at Cabin John to develop
our musicians creative potential through music, along with a greater
understanding and appreciation of music. We provide a variety of
musical experiences and encourage all students to participate. We
encourage artistic performances at the different skill levels, beginning
through advanced. Our goals are realized through strong team work in
class, and through developing a good work ethic at home.
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Musicians are not pulled from the academics! ♦
Come experience the joy of being a Performing Artist!
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Musicians earn community
service and a fine arts credit in high school! |
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 Beginning Strings/Winds
- Open to students in grades 6 and 7. Students learn how to play a band or string instrument with no or very limited
experience. Students who tried it in elementary school, but discontinued, often
find it easier to participate in middle school --the daily practice makes a big
difference.
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Intermediate Orchestra -
Open to students in grades 6 and 7. Students with one or two years of experience will enjoy
this opportunity to play in a large
string program at Cabin John. Students with strong experience on one instrument
can explore a secondary, perform chamber music, or even learn to conduct the
orchestra. Students will explore and perform many different types of music
throughout the year. Audition skills and sight-reading will also be discussed.
Qualified students are eligible for participation in the Montgomery County
Honors Orchestra.
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General
Band 6 - General Band6 accepts students of many levels and carefully introduces the middle
school skills. Only one year of experience is necessary. Many students may
consider learning a new "middle school" type instrument which is not
offered to elementary students. Other students can continue to enjoy the
instrument they played in 4th or 5th grade. Qualified
students are eligible for the Montgomery County Honors Band. |
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Advanced Orchestra - Open to 7th and
8th grade students.. This is the premier string orchestra at Cabin John. Students
with private lesson experience will see many other students with the same
musical background. Students with less experience may request an audition by
calling Cabin John. Many of our members qualify each year for participation in
the Montgomery County Honors Orchestra, Maryland All-State Orchestra, and the
Montgomery County Youth Orchestra. |
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Intermediate Band - This band is open
to 7th or 8th grade students with previous music experience. If you played in
elementary school but did not play in 6th grade, this is a great way to get back
into it. Students with previous music experience may try a new instrument in
this class. Many instruments are available for free-loan. This group works at a
comfortable pace allowing students with less experience to enjoy learning band
music. |
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Advanced Band - Open to 7th, 8th
grade. Advanced Band is the premier Cabin John Band. This group performs widely
during the year, including a performance at the Montgomery County Band
Festival. Many of our members qualify each year for participation in the
Montgomery County Honors Band, Maryland All-State Band, and the Montgomery
County Youth Orchestra. |
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