Instrumental Music at Yorkville Middle School:
Instrumental Music Education at Yorkville Middle School consists of a comprehensive Band and Orchestra program serving over 300 students across 7th and 8th grades. The middle school program is served by three full time band and orchestra teachers, with two additional teachers traveling from Yorkville High School which allows for each student to receive instruction at the large group, small group, and individual levels.
Large group rehearsal instruction takes place during the school day. Wind players meet daily over the course of two 7th grade and two 8th grade rehearsal periods. Percussionists rehearse separately each day in a course designed specifically for the development of the complete percussion musician and combine with the winds for performances. The Orchestra meets daily over the course of two 7th grade and two 8th grade rehearsal periods. Both the Band and the Orchestra perform numerous concerts in conjunction with other Yorkville C.U.S.D. #115 ensembles and have performed at the as well as at VanderCook Band and Orchestra Fest, Music in the Parks, and other festivals, community, and off-campus events. Students also participate in ILMEA District IX Junior Auditions and Festivals, as well as a Solo and Ensemble event each spring.
In addition to large ensemble instruction, instrumental music students receive small group lessons with like instruments. Lessons are taught as pull-outs during ensemble periods and student advisory periods. Lessons are the core of the students’ education on the specific techniques required to play each of the instruments, and are an important part of the students’ overall development as a musician.
Yorkville Middle School offers extra-curricular music opportunities such as an Alternative Strings group and two Jazz Bands.
Large group rehearsal instruction takes place during the school day. Wind players meet daily over the course of two 7th grade and two 8th grade rehearsal periods. Percussionists rehearse separately each day in a course designed specifically for the development of the complete percussion musician and combine with the winds for performances. The Orchestra meets daily over the course of two 7th grade and two 8th grade rehearsal periods. Both the Band and the Orchestra perform numerous concerts in conjunction with other Yorkville C.U.S.D. #115 ensembles and have performed at the as well as at VanderCook Band and Orchestra Fest, Music in the Parks, and other festivals, community, and off-campus events. Students also participate in ILMEA District IX Junior Auditions and Festivals, as well as a Solo and Ensemble event each spring.
In addition to large ensemble instruction, instrumental music students receive small group lessons with like instruments. Lessons are taught as pull-outs during ensemble periods and student advisory periods. Lessons are the core of the students’ education on the specific techniques required to play each of the instruments, and are an important part of the students’ overall development as a musician.
Yorkville Middle School offers extra-curricular music opportunities such as an Alternative Strings group and two Jazz Bands.