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.