The Hadley Jr. High Band Program
The Hadley Jr. High Band Program is home to students in grades 6-8, with participation in six concert bands and extra-curricular jazz bands. Our goal is to provide students a place to grow musically, socially, and academically.
The students meet daily for 39-minute classes during the school day where they develop instrument-specific skills, alongside the use of SmartMusic, Sight Reading Factory, and method book material. Students also rehearse great pieces of band literature and work toward the goal of performing together for concerts, festivals, and the like. The jazz bands meet after school to learn the skills of jazz articulation, style, and improvisation. Other opportunities may include solo and ensemble festivals, organizational festivals, and joint events with our surrounding K-12 Glen Ellyn school music programs.
8th Grade Band - Mrs. Tribley and Mr. Cooper
There are two sections of 8th Grade Band. Each section rehearses daily during the school day and works to develop technique and instrument-specific skills as well as concert repertoire. This is accomplished through the use of method books, concert literature, and other resources. The two sections of 7th Grade Band will perform separately for our winter and spring concerts. Rehearsals are an opportunity to work together on the concert repertoire and hone ensemble skills. The 8th Grade Band performs challenging repertoire and participates in school and community performances. Even more performances and field trips including Glenbard West Marching Band Day, Halloween Concert, Pep Band Night, University of Illinois Chicago Festival Field Trip, Demonstration Concert, Winter Concert and Spring Concert.
7th Grade Band - Mrs. Tribley and Mr. Cooper
There are two sections of 7th Grade Band. Each section rehearses daily during the school day and works to develop technique and instrument-specific skills as well as concert repertoire. This is accomplished through the use of method books, concert literature, and other resources. The two sections of 7th Grade Band will perform separately for our winter and spring concerts. Rehearsals are an opportunity to work together on the concert repertoire and hone ensemble skills. More performance opportunities including Veterans Day and a Chicago Wolves field trip in addition to the Winter and Spring concerts. 7th grade students have the opportunity to join either Jazz Lab or Jazz Ensemble.
6th Grade Band - Mrs. Tribley and Mr. Cooper
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. 6th grade students will have the option of joining 6th Grade Jazz Band.
The students meet daily for 39-minute classes during the school day where they develop instrument-specific skills, alongside the use of SmartMusic, Sight Reading Factory, and method book material. Students also rehearse great pieces of band literature and work toward the goal of performing together for concerts, festivals, and the like. The jazz bands meet after school to learn the skills of jazz articulation, style, and improvisation. Other opportunities may include solo and ensemble festivals, organizational festivals, and joint events with our surrounding K-12 Glen Ellyn school music programs.
8th Grade Band - Mrs. Tribley and Mr. Cooper
There are two sections of 8th Grade Band. Each section rehearses daily during the school day and works to develop technique and instrument-specific skills as well as concert repertoire. This is accomplished through the use of method books, concert literature, and other resources. The two sections of 7th Grade Band will perform separately for our winter and spring concerts. Rehearsals are an opportunity to work together on the concert repertoire and hone ensemble skills. The 8th Grade Band performs challenging repertoire and participates in school and community performances. Even more performances and field trips including Glenbard West Marching Band Day, Halloween Concert, Pep Band Night, University of Illinois Chicago Festival Field Trip, Demonstration Concert, Winter Concert and Spring Concert.
7th Grade Band - Mrs. Tribley and Mr. Cooper
There are two sections of 7th Grade Band. Each section rehearses daily during the school day and works to develop technique and instrument-specific skills as well as concert repertoire. This is accomplished through the use of method books, concert literature, and other resources. The two sections of 7th Grade Band will perform separately for our winter and spring concerts. Rehearsals are an opportunity to work together on the concert repertoire and hone ensemble skills. More performance opportunities including Veterans Day and a Chicago Wolves field trip in addition to the Winter and Spring concerts. 7th grade students have the opportunity to join either Jazz Lab or Jazz Ensemble.
6th Grade Band - Mrs. Tribley and Mr. Cooper
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. 6th grade students will have the option of joining 6th Grade Jazz Band.
Jazz Band
Extra-Curricular 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Bands - Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Tribley and Ms. Arkin
Jazz Bands are ability based, rehearsing from 3:45 - 4:45 pm. The 6th Grade Jazz Bands rehearses on Tuesdays after school, while Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab rehearse on Thursdays.
Jazz Ensemble is the premiere performing jazz band at Hadley. The Jazz Ensemble gives dozens of performances throughout the year. The Hadley Jazz Ensemble have performed at assemblies, festivals and alongside professional musicians, including members of the United States Navy Band. Students who are interested in joining Jazz Ensemble will complete an audition in September for placement in the band.
Jazz Lab is open to any student on any instrument who wants to learn the style of jazz. There is no audition to participate in Jazz Lab.
The 6th Grade Jazz Band begins rehearsal in January and is an introduction to the jazz idiom. The 6th grade jazz band is open to any instruments.
Jazz Bands are ability based, rehearsing from 3:45 - 4:45 pm. The 6th Grade Jazz Bands rehearses on Tuesdays after school, while Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab rehearse on Thursdays.
Jazz Ensemble is the premiere performing jazz band at Hadley. The Jazz Ensemble gives dozens of performances throughout the year. The Hadley Jazz Ensemble have performed at assemblies, festivals and alongside professional musicians, including members of the United States Navy Band. Students who are interested in joining Jazz Ensemble will complete an audition in September for placement in the band.
Jazz Lab is open to any student on any instrument who wants to learn the style of jazz. There is no audition to participate in Jazz Lab.
The 6th Grade Jazz Band begins rehearsal in January and is an introduction to the jazz idiom. The 6th grade jazz band is open to any instruments.
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