Netcong’s music program offers instrumental lessons to all interested students from 4^th through 8^th grade. Each instrumental student has one group lesson each week.

Advanced Band

Meets after school twice a week, however, occasionally we practice during the school day. After the Winter Concert the Advanced Band takes a break until the end of Basketball season. We now have an Advanced Band of over 40 members. In order to be in the Advanced Band you must meet the requirements set up by the director.

Our Advanced Band plays at the:

• Halloween Parade
• Winter and Spring Concerts
• Firehall Inspections
• Graduations, and other events.

(8^th grade Band members play in the All School’s Band Concert at Lenape Valley H.S. in February)

Beginner Band

Meets less often, practicing once a week after school. You may begin on an instrument at any time after 3^rd grade, however it is recommended that you start in 4^th grade due to scheduling problems.

Our Beginner Band performs at the Winter and Spring Concerts.

Jazz Band

Consists of some of the better players from the Advanced Band and performs at Spring Concerts and the Senior Citizen’s Tea.

It is important to note that students must keep up with their classwork and homework in order to be in these groups.

Students wishing to be a part of the instrumental music program should see Ms. Jensen for more information.

Dates to remember for Music in 2010:

Advanced Band

Tuesday, September 7th - Advanced Lessons begin - please see attached lesson schedule.
Monday, October 11th - Fire hall inspection
Friday, October 29th - Halloween Parade
Thursday, December 16th - Winter Concert (snow date, Friday, Dec. 17th)

Honors Band & Honors Chorus

Tuesday, October 12th - Auditions - 4:00 in Frankford (Branchville)

Rehearsals - Franklin:
Thursday, October 28th (6 - 8:30 pm)
Tuesday, November 2nd (6 - 8:30 pm)
Thursday, November 11th (6 - 8:30 pm)
Tuesday, November 16th (6 - 8:30 pm)

Full day rehearsal - bus provided - Wednesday, November, 17th (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Concert: Thursday, November 18th - Franklin - 7:30 pm.

Click here to view this month's Advanced Instrumental and Chorus schedule