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The High Groove Steelers Steel
Drum Orchestra
New!
Now you can book the High Groove Steelers
for your event.
New! Pictures from the
Wheeler Auto Park Grand Opening!
Some pictures from last year can be found here:
The High Groove Steelers participate in many concerts
and gigs during the school year. These include benefits, weekend
work and outdoor concerts. Towards the end of the school year,
the HGS are very, very busy! The good news is, there is no "homework."
All practicing is done in class and on the day of concerts.
All students in these classes will have a chance
to learn most of the instruments in the orchestra. There will
also be field trips to play at local and exotic locations. And
don't forget the band trip! Last year, we went to Myrtle Beach
and won some top honors. See here
for last year's awards.
In order to participate in the High Groove Steelers
or beginning Steel Drums, students must be in the class.
Students will be graded on behavior, technique,
attitude, and participation for formatives (30%) and tests, quizzes,
and performances for summatives (70%).
Students in all bands are strongly encouraged to
audition for all-shore band. Music is usually available the beginning
of October. Please listen to morning announcements for details.
Because of the nature of the classes, students
must take the responsibility to practice at home every night.
Students must also practice correctly. We do not read out of books
at this level. Students are expected to take on much more responsibiltiy.
Our motto is "Practice at home, Rehearse in class."
When students come to class unprepared, it causes everyone to
suffer. Unprepared students will receive poor grades on interims.
Parents, if your child is not practicing at home, please encourage
them to do so. Theeir grade will reflect their hard work.
Parents, please try to attend band
booster meetings! Thanks.
Please see "Uniforms" link at
left for more information.
Band Booster meetings are held
the first Tuesday of every month at 7. This date will be changed
if there is a conflict with major school events, holidays, inclement
weather. See the calendar for details.
Please call the band office at 819-0257, ex 131
if you have questions about a meeting.
Band
Director: GREG SPARKS
Home: 943-3330 Work: 819-0257 ext 131
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Instuctor: Laura Glessner 745-7355
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