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Odessa Middle
School
Ken Hansen, Director of Bands
607 South Fifth Street, Odessa, MO 64076
www.odessabands.com
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News & Notes for the Middle School
rev
10/30/2007 |
Middle School
Bands - 5/8/07 Spring Concert Pictures are now
available to view in the Photo Gallery.
Introduction to
SmartMusic
Subscription Info Letter
This award-winning, computer-based interactive
practice system gives students the tools and
accompaniments they need to get better on their own:
- Over 30,000
titles that make practicing at home fun!
- Built-in Tuner
and Metronome keep students in tune with a
steady beat
- Recording
encourages students to analyze their
performances.
Exercises that develop individual skills display
right on the screen with a choice of
accompaniments.
- Beginning band
students are guided with colorful
Assessment graphics
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MCCGA CHAMPIONSHIPS - 1st
Place!
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6th Grade Band
The sixth grade band meets everyday for 44
minutes. The band meets in either the woodwind class or the
brass/percussion class. Each class meets for the full 44
minutes. The brass and percussion are taught in different
locations to help the students meet their full potential. The
sixth graders can choose to begin on flute, clarinet, trumpet,
trombone, and they may audition for percussion.
7th
Grade Band
The seventh grade band also meets everyday for
44 minutes. The band is put together for the entire class
period. Tone quality, fundamentals, and balance are the primary
focus for the seventh grade band. The seventh grade performs in
3 concerts each year.
8th Grade Band "Mini" BOD
The 8th Grade band meets 44 Min. everyday.
It meets as a full ensemble with emphasis on balance and blend
of the band. Through the August, September and October months
the band learns basic marching fundamentals and performs at
Carrolton Band Day, Odessa Marching Invitational and the OHS
Homecoming Parade. Read more about the 8th Grade program
here...
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06-07 OMS Winter Guard
8th
Grade Band
7th Grade Band
(05-06)
6th Grade Band
(05-06)
 
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