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Eighth Grade Enrichment
Classes
'During the 8th grade
year, students select
which semester long
enrichment courses in
which they would like to
enroll. One day a week
will be devoted to our
Human Development
course. The other three
days a week will be
devoted to your
enrichment selection.
Music Classes
8th Grade Choir
Eighth Grade Choir is an
all-inclusive music
course designed to
further the individual
students' experiences in
choral performance,
correct vocal technique,
music history and music
reading. Students will
continue to practice
part singing and sight
singing, in many
different genres and
styles of music. Choir
in 8th grade will ready
the individual student
to enter choir in the
Upper School. Every SMES
choir will have the
opportunity to perform
in various ways during
the school year.
8th Grade Band
The 8th Grade Band is an
intermediate group of
woodwind, brass, and
percussion instruments.
Instruments include:
Flute, Oboe, Bassoon,
Clarinet, Alto Clarinet,
Bass Clarinet, Alto
Saxophone, Tenor
Saxophone, Baritone
Saxophone, Trumpet,
French horn, Trombone,
Euphonium/Baritone Horn,
Tuba, Keyboard
Percussion,
Drum/Auxiliary
Percussion, and Timpani.
This ensemble is a
year-long course with
two concerts—The
Christmas Concert and
The Spring Concert.
Prerequisite: 7th Grade
Band or equivalent.
8th Grade Strings
The 8th Grade Strings is
an intermediate group of
Violins, Violas, Cellos,
and Basses. This
ensemble is a year-long
course with two
concerts—The Christmas
Concert and The Spring
Concert. Prerequisite:
7th Grade Strings or
equivalent.
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