The music program offers the opportunity to perceive, perform, and respond to music. Students learn the characteristics of music, skills for performance, ability to respond to sound, and competence in reading and notating musical symbols. Students develop an appreciation of music as an essential aspect of history and culture. This is accomplished through a variety of musical styles and genres, a perspective of music's role throughout history, and the relationship of music to the fine arts and other curriculum disciplines. Through improvisation, students learn to organize musical ideas and sounds. They develop an ability to critically evaluate musical performances and compositions.
The music program at Holy Trinity far exceeds the guidelines set forth by the Maryland Department of Education. Any student who experiences the full spectrum of the music program from preschool through eighth grade can expect to be prepared to choose music as a vocation or avocation. Middle School students have the option to participate in one or more of the following bands: Cadet Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band.
Concert Dress (Band Uniform)
All Middle School students will wear the following for concerts and during all concert dress days:
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Long sleeve, plain white oxford shirt with button down collar
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Theme tie
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Black uniform pants
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Black socks (or black or skin toned hose for girls)
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Black dress shoes (shoes must be closed toe and non-athletic)
Shirts and pants must be purchased from All-American Wear or Lands End.
Band Practice Schedules (all students must be in their seats and ready to play by 7:45am):
Monday: Jazz Band with Mr. Hollar
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble with Mr. Hollar
Wednesday: Concert Band with Mrs. D.
Thursday: Symphonic Band with Mr. Hollar
Friday: Cadet Band with Mrs. D.
Each year, the Wind Ensemble participates in the
Dixie Classic Festival. Judges have been tremendously pleased with the caliber of our young musicians. In recent years, the Wind Ensemble has been receiving primarily Superior Ratings, the highest possible rating.