NIGUEL HILLS MIDDLE

Band is a yearlong course designed to prepare students for ensemble performances, solo performances, Honor Band auditions at the district, regional, and state level. Students will work on personal organizational skills to allow more productive use of available time for practice and homework activities. Performances will include 2-3 public performances, at least one festival appearance, a performance with Dana Hills High School for a football halftime show. Other performances e.g. Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and or other civic events may be scheduled as time allows.

In this class, you will learn a skill in music that can lead to a lifetime of playing. You will learn to appreciate all styles of music. This skill may open up opportunities for you in high school and may help towards college acceptance and scholarship money.  Other performances e.g. Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and or other civic events may be scheduled as time allows.

This is an introductory class to music. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary. Learn how music was first written, how to read and write basic music, different styles of music and how to sing and play the ukulele. Ukuleles will be available for students to borrow. The  instrument must be well cared for and returned on time when the course has been completed.

Chris Popperwell

chpopperwell@capousd.org