Welcome to Hadley! On this page you will find details on how band works at Hadley.
Band classes are grouped by grade level during the school day. Students are not pulled from other academic classes to participate in Band. Students learn together in large ensemble groups with all the band instruments, and also have the opportunity to learn in a small group instrument-specific settings. All students will have the opportunity to work with both Mr. Cooper and Ms. Tribley. Students engage in a well-rounded curriculum with an aim to help the students grow musically, academically, and socially. Additionally, the ensembles rehearse and prepare great and challenging pieces of band literature and work toward the goal of performing together for concerts and other fun and exciting events, including workshops with guest clinicians, ILMEA District Festivals, Solo & Ensemble Festival, joint experiences with Glenbard West High School, performances at special athletic and school-wide events, the Annual Demonstration Concert, a leadership program, and celebratory events throughout the year.
Band classes are grouped by grade level during the school day. Students are not pulled from other academic classes to participate in Band. Students learn together in large ensemble groups with all the band instruments, and also have the opportunity to learn in a small group instrument-specific settings. All students will have the opportunity to work with both Mr. Cooper and Ms. Tribley. Students engage in a well-rounded curriculum with an aim to help the students grow musically, academically, and socially. Additionally, the ensembles rehearse and prepare great and challenging pieces of band literature and work toward the goal of performing together for concerts and other fun and exciting events, including workshops with guest clinicians, ILMEA District Festivals, Solo & Ensemble Festival, joint experiences with Glenbard West High School, performances at special athletic and school-wide events, the Annual Demonstration Concert, a leadership program, and celebratory events throughout the year.
- 6th Grade Band - open to all students currently enrolled in 5th Grade Beginning Band; continuation of previously learned band curriculum. Students also have the opportunity to transition to additional instruments including oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, tenor and bari saxophone, French horn, tuba, and more percussion instruments. Not currently in 5th Grade Beginning Band but interested in joining Band? Please reach out to one of the directors.
- 7th Grade Band and 8th Grade Band - continuations of previously learned band curriculum. Not currently in Band but interested in joining? Please reach out to one of the directors.
Testomonials from real students!
"Congratulations on becoming a band student! Band is an activity that is highly enjoyable over the years. If you think Band is great right now, just wait until you get to middle school— you get to play in Band everyday, and there are countless more concerts, recitals, and performances that Hadley students can participate in. For example, in addition to the normal Winter and Spring Concerts, there is the Solo & Ensemble Festival, which allows you to perform by yourself or with your friends. You can also join Jazz Band, where you get to practice Jazz music after school and play in tons of concerts in and out of school. Band is not only a class; it’s an experience that you will value throughout middle and high school"
"Join band! Band stands for four things: B- Best Teachers ever, A- Awesome music, N- Never give up, D- Do great things. I hope you choose to play in band. It’s awesome and you won’t regret it! Band will make you a better musician and helps responsibility. Sincerely, an 8th Grade Band Musician"
"You’re going to be a middle schooler, and that sucks because they get rid of recess (I know right?) But band is the second best thing I guess, which is why you should join it :) Mrs. Tribely and Mr. Cooper are very fun people. You still get to see Mrs. Presley too sometimes"
"Have you ever wanted to play your heart out on an instrument and make beautiful sounds? Well you came to the right place! You can do this by joining a band. It will be so fun and what else would you do! Tell your friends and join the band!"
"Great work in band so far! Keep up your good work. Band is about to get so much better! You’ll get to go on field trips and do fun concerts soon. Your hard work will pay off!"
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