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About the Program
To incoming instrumental music students and parents,
 
 
Thank you for your interest in continuing your musical experience during middle school. There are many exciting changes you will encounter regarding the band program at Adams. First, the band and vocal music class is a regular class that meets every day, not a Pull-out class. This means that the students learn at a much faster pace than in elementary school, and are capable of becoming quite proficient at playing an instrument in only a few short years. We offer four band classes at Adams: Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, ISymphonic Band, and Concert Band. .  Vocal Music (Chorus) is a performing class as well.  All effort is made to accommodate students, however scheduling conflicts may result in a student being placed in a band class that is slightly too difficult or too easy. Students who have had this happen to them say for the most part that they still have a rewarding band experience.
 
 
The level of musical proficiency at the middle school level allows us to perform at many exciting events. At the same time preparing these young musicians for the fun and exciting challenges they will face in the high school band. Some recent performance highlights for Adams include: the Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade, El Segundo Christmas Parade, performing at Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm Festival, Music in the Parks Festival at Magic Mountain and Disneyland, , Galleria Mall performance, and of course all of the district and school concerts.
 
 
Not only does band offer some fun experiences and rewarding performance opportunities, but many studies have shown that playing an instrument helps students to perform better in mathematics and language arts. Also the teamwork skills involved with being part of a team can only be learned through participating in activities such as music and sports. Encourage a friend to join band with you - not only will you have the joy of sharing a fun class with them, but may be helping them to become a much better student and citizen. No prior music skills are necessary.
 
 
For specific questions about our program at Adams, email Mr. Buchen. or call (310) 798-8636 x3918.