RMS 7th Grade
Full Orchestra
The Hudsonville middle school band programs are some of the very few in the state of Michigan that offer a full orchestra experience! This is a great chance for students to play alongside both 7th and 8th grade band and orchestra students. All 7th and 8th grade band members are invited to join the performance of 7 Nation Army at the orchestra concert on May 7 at 8:00pm. Please fill out the form below if your student plans on playing with us!
Jazz Band
Our final round of jazz band begins on April 1 at the bright hour of 7:00am! All 7th and 8th grade students are invited to play, whether they participated in the last session or not. Below is the schedule for rehearsals and performances. This is a great way to start the day! Our breakfasts were a smash hit last round - if your child is participating please sign up for a day to bring in breakfast if you are able!
Winter Concert
MS 7th_8th Winter Concert 2025.pdfGriffins Game
The 7th grade bands from Riley Street and Baldwin Street will be playing the National Anthem at the Griffins game on February 12!
All money and permission slips are due Friday, January 17.
2 chaperones still needed! Reach out to Mrs. Koella ASAP to join in on the fun and not have to worry about parking!
Buy your tickets here: https://griffinshockey.evenue.net/promotions/RILEY
Solo and Ensemble
Anneliese and Hannah got a Division 1!
Addison performing a flute solo.
Registration and Payment Due by Fri, January 31
Solo and Ensemble is an excellent opportunity for students to take their playing to the next level, play with friends, build confidence, and receive individualized attention and feedback! Students have enjoyed this opportunity each year and have done very well!
Time Commitment
Students can sign-up for for a performance during the following time slots:
Early (8am-11am) Middle (11am-2pm) Late (2pm-4:30pm)
The total time commitment for the day is about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Students will check in, warm up, perform, and get their rating and medal then are free to enjoy the rest of their day.
Students will prepare their music ahead of time and perform for a friendly and encouraging judge who will give them positive, constructive feedback to help them improve their overall playing.
Groups
Students can sign-up for a solo (with piano accompaniment), duet (2 students), trio (3 students). It is highly recommended that groups are not over 4 people to support the greatest level of success and ease scheduling.
Students may participate in multiple events (ie solo and duet/trio)
Solos
If a student is performing a solo, they are required to have piano accompaniment. Mrs. Koella will help with finding a piano accompanist. The typical charge for an accompanist is $30-40 for the rehearsal time they spend with the student and for the performance. This may be more or less depending on the accompanist and number of rehearsals.
Ensembles
All students in an ensemble must attend in order to receive a rating. Students should choose a group they know they can rely on to work hard, rehearse numerous times together, and show up on the performance day.
Music
Mrs. Koella will help students select music. Students should plan on beginning to practice this music regularly as soon as they get it so they have a better chance of success.
If your student has a piece in mind they would like to play please check with Mrs. Koella that it is an appropriate selection for the event.
Students will need to sign up for 2 coaching sessions with Mrs. Koella before their performance: 1 in the initial rehearsing stage, and 1 in the final touches stage. Students will be able to sign up for times before school, during lunch, or select days after school. This schedule will come out at a later date.
Registration and Cost
Registration, the signed form below, and payment is due by Friday, January 31.
$15 per solo, plus accompanist cost
$10 per member of an ensemble
Please make checks out to Hudsonville Public Schools or pay with cash.
If the cost is prohibitive please talk with Mrs. Koella so we can work out a solution!
Rewards!
Students who participate will receive:
A pizza party at lunch!
3 coupons that exempt the student from an assignment that they can redeem at any time.
Winter Concert Band Karate
Band Karate is a fun way for students to develop essential skills and be individually prepared for performances. This year's theme is Gen Alpha. The assignment is below and is found for students on Google Classroom. Students will receive some time to complete the assignment during class and will be expected to complete work that is not done in class at home.
All work is due February 18.
7th Band Karate - Winds 24_25.pdf