Honors Band

Mrs. McConnell, Director

5th Period (1:03 - 1:48)

The Honor Band is Jobe Middle School’s advanced performing ensemble. They officially represent the school and perform throughout the year.

Members of the Honor Band:

set the standard in musicianship, integrity and professionalism
are expected to practice the required amount to maintain growth as a musician
adhere to our state’s “No Pass/No Play” law that each student maintains a 70 or higher in all classes (Pre-AP classes must be a 60 or higher)
are required to attend all performances - missing a performance may result in a lowered grade, missing the spring festival trip, and/or removal from the Honors band
are strongly encouraged to enroll in private lessons
are required to attend section rehearsals year round, strongly encouraged to audition for the All-District and All-Region Band, and perform at Solo & Ensemble Contest

SYMPHONIC BAND

Mr. Thomas & Ms. Tschoerner, Directors

6th Period (1:52 - 2:37)

The Symphonic Band is Jobe Middle School’s intermediate performing ensemble. They also represent the school and perform throughout the year.

Members of the Symphonic Band:

adhere to the standard of musicianship, integrity and professionalism
are expected to practice the required amount to maintain growth as a musician
adhere to our state’s “No Pass/No Play” law that each student maintains a 70 or higher in all classes (Pre-AP classes must be a 60 or higher)
are strongly encouraged to enroll in private lessons
are required to attend scheduled section rehearsals starting in January, and perform at Solo & Ensemble Contest

Beginning Band

Mrs. McConnell, Mr. Thomas, & Ms. Tschoerner, Directors

7th Period (2:41 - 3:26)

The Concert Band is Jobe Middle School’s class where students are taught how to play an instrument for the first time. This class is meant for new band students, not those who wish to play a different instrument. They will also represent the school and perform throughout the year at a few concerts.

Members of the Beginner Band:

are expected to practice the required amount to maintain growth as a musician
adhere to our state’s “No Pass/No Play” law that each student maintains a 70 or higher in all classes (Pre-AP classes must be a 60 or higher)
are strongly encouraged to enroll in private lessons
are required to attend concerts, and perform at Solo & Ensemble Contest

Jazz Band

Mr. Thomas, Director

The Jazz Band is an after school class meant to introduce students to the basics of Jazz music. Students will learn jazz styles, improvisation skills, and much more on traditional jazz instruments - saxophone, trombone, trumpet, bass (electric or double bass), drum set, piano, guitar, etc. Jazz Band is open for all students at Jobe even if they are not in a Concert Band class as long as they can demonstrate basic ability on the instrument they are wanting to play in the Jazz Band. Meeting days/times for the jazz band are TBD for now, but more information will be coming out soon. Jazz Band members are expected to be at all rehearsals unless prior communication is made with Mr. Thomas.