Instrumental Music Program The Long Valley Middle School Instrumental Music Program offers a variety of opportunities for your 6-8 grade students. We offer opportunities for ensemble playing and lessons on all Band and Orchestral Instruments. Students may choose from the following Band Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Baritone Horn, Tuba Percussion-Snare, Bass and Auxiliary Instruments Strings Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass Lessons and Rehearsals: Students who sign up to be part of the instrumental music program will be scheduled for one lesson each time they are in the 9 day Physical Education rotation. They will also have group rehearsals every Monday and Wednesday during “Flex Period”. Flex Period was designed so that students who are in the Instrumental Music Program will not miss any academic classes. Additional Ensembles: 6th Grade Panther Band 6th-8th Grade Orchestra 7th Grade Gold Band Beginner Fiddle Group 8th Grade Blue Band Advanced Fiddles/Chamber Group Instrumental Ensemble Stage Band 6-8 Select Jazz Ensemble Advanced Level Students will have the opportunity to audition for Regional groups such as Region Band or Orchestra and Area Band. These groups are by audition only, and by the recommendation of the student’s teacher. Any addition information can be obtained by contacting the staff of the Instrumental Music Program at 908 876-3434. http:// TeacherWeb.com/NJ/LongValleyMiddleSchool/Musicdepartment Linda Quinn David White George Moran