Introduction
The Clayburn Concert Band is an Extra Curricular "Privilege" for the Grade 6, 7 and 8 Students who are registered in the Band Program. Those students that have demonstrated responsibility, positive attitude and a general enthusiasm to learn the music are given the privilege of being a part of the Concert Band. We practice and perform Concert Band music from a Level 1-3. Those students that have earned the Concert Band "Privilege" are able to participate in the field trips that have been planned throughout the School Year.
Intrumentation
We are composed of Flutes, Violins, Oboes, Clarinets, Alto and Bass Clarinets, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophones, Trumpets, French Horns, Trombones, Tubas, Electric Bass Guitars and Percussionists.
Goals and Objectives
To provide students of Clayburn Middle School with opportunities to learn and perform music in a co-operative group learning environment while enjoying themselves. By performing at both in-school and out-of-school events, students in the Clayburn Concert Band have the opportunity to learn and experience the benefits of co-operatively working together with other students towards a goals. Performance based Music programs allow students to discover their own creativity and help develop self-confidence as an individual and group member.
Students will also develop social skills, as they are a part of a band that is working together towards the goal of a Grand Performance. The feeling of accomplishment as an individual and a band member at the end of performing a song and, even more so, a concert is unrivaled. It is this sense of accomplishment that help students develop a positive view of one self as an individual and as a part of society.
Band Banquet
At the end of the year, we get together as one big group and participate in a Band Banquet. We will have a lunch and an Awards Ceremony at a location yet to be decided. After the Awards Ceremony, we are going to the Silvercity to watch a movie.