Odessa Middle
School
Ken Hansen, Director of Bands
607 South Fifth Street, Odessa, MO 64076
www.odessabands.com
News & Notes for the Middle School
rev
10/25/2006 |
Instrument Step-Up
Night
On October 30, 2006 Meyer Music will once again be
coming to the Odessa Middle School band room for the
instrument step-up night. The program is designed to
offer better quality instruments for your son or
daughter. The instrument step-up night will take
place Monday October 30 from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Read more...
Middle School Fall
Band Concert
The Middle School Fall Band Concert will be Tuesday
November 7, 2006. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm
in the Middle School Gym. The concert this year will
feature only the Middle School Bands.
Read more....
Middle School
Winter Guard Tryouts
October 23-26
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6th Grade Band
The sixth grade band meets everyday for 44
minutes. The band meets in either the woodwind class or the
brass/percussion class. Each class meets for the full 44
minutes. The brass and percussion are taught in different
locations to help the students meet their full potential. The
sixth graders can choose to begin on flute, clarinet, trumpet,
trombone, and they may audition for percussion.
7th
Grade Band
The seventh grade band also meets everyday for
44 minutes. The band is put together for the entire class
period. Tone quality, fundamentals, and balance are the primary
focus for the seventh grade band. The seventh grade performs in
3 concerts each year.
8th Grade Band "Mini" BOD
The 8th Grade band meets 44 Min. everyday.
It meets as a full ensemble with emphasis on balance and blend
of the band. Through the August, September and October months
the band learns basic marching fundamentals and performs at
Carrolton Band Day, Odessa Marching Invitational and the OHS
Homecoming Parade. Read more about the 8th Grade program
here...
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8th
Grade Band
7th Grade Band
(05-06)
6th Grade Band
(05-06)
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