At Kennedy Middle School, all 5th and 6th graders recieve general music but are required to choose between band or chorus as a class during the school day. General Music is also offered to 7th and 8th graders as an alternative to band or chorus. In 5th and 6th grade, general music meets 3 days out of a 6 day cycle for one trimester. In 7th and 8th grade, general music meets 2 times out of a 6 day cycle for the whole year.
Mr. Griffin's Website
Band students are encouraged to continue lessons (which now happen after school) with their same instructor. 5th and 6th grade band meet during the school day three days out of a six-day cycle whereas 7th and 8th grade band meet two days out of a six day cycle. With more opportunities to work as an ensemble, students are given more opportunities to perform for an audience. Some of the additional opportunities include: 5th grade select band, Jazz band, and Honors band. (all occur after school).
Mr. Drapeau's Website
Choir
5th and 6th grade choir meets during the school day, three days out of a six day cycle whereas 7th and 8th grade choir meet two days out of the six day cycle. With more opportunities to work as an ensemble, students are given more opportunities to perform for an audience. Some of these additional opportunities include specialty chorus, and the Kennedy musical (both occur after school).