Chorus (6th grade): Students may enroll in 6th-Grade Chorus for one semester or both semesters.
While in Chorus, students will:
-Develop their voices and sing in unison and 2-pt. music
-Read and write music
-Play drums and other percussion instruments
-Play singing and music reading games
-Perform in Owen MS Concerts
-Earn individual and class rewards
-Travel to Carowinds or Dollywood (spring semester)
Individual singers may audition for:
-All-County Chorus
-All-State Chorus
Chorus (7th grade): Students may enroll in 7th-Grade Chorus for one semester or both semesters.
While in Chorus, students will:
-Develop their voices, and sing in unison and 2-pt. music
-Read and write music
-Play musical games
-Enjoy class rewards for doing amazing work
-Perform a variety of musical styles in Owen MS Concerts
-Travel and perform and MPA (Music Performance Assessment)
-Perform at Carowinds or Dollywood (spring semester)
Individual singers may audition for:
-All-County Chorus
-All-State Chorus
-Dark City Voices (OMS Chorus Club)
-NC Middle School Honors Chorus
Chorus (8th grade): Students may enroll in 8th-Grade Chorus for one semester or both semesters.
While in Chorus, students will:
-Develop their voices, sing in unison, 3-pt. music and SATB music
-Read, write and create music
-Enjoy class rewards for doing amazing work
-Perform a variety of musical styles in Owen MS Concerts
-Travel and perform and MPA (Music Performance Assessment)
-Perform at Carowinds or Dollywood (spring semester)
Individual singers may audition for:
-All-County Chorus
-All-State Chorus
-Dark City Voices (OMS Chorus Club)
-NC Middle School Honors Chorus
-Advanced 8th Grade Vocal Ensemble
Band (6th grade): Come be a part of the award-winning Owen Middle School Band Program! Students will learn to play a beginning band instrument (flute, clarinet, trumpet, alto saxophone, trombone or percussion) with advanced students (students with some musical background) getting the opportunity to play oboe, bassoon, french horn or baritone/tuba. In addition to learning to read music and how to play an instrument, students will also learn the 21st Century Skills of critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration in an exciting, hands on environment. Beginning Band is a year-long class that performs for parents and students 2-3 times per year. Students generally make a large trip at the end of the year. More information about our band program can be found at
www.warcoltband.org.
Please note: Students who are interested in band need to start band in the sixth grade.
Band (7th grade): Continue to be a part of the award-winning Owen Middle School Band Program! Students will continue their instruction in their band instrument of choice (with opportunities to switch to color instruments). In addition to learning to read music and how to play an instrument, students will continue learning the 21st Century Skills of critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration in an exciting, hands on environment. Seventh Grade Band is a year-long class that performs for parents and students 3-4 times per year, along with being given the opportunity to audition for all-district and all-region bands. Students generally make a large trip at the end of the year. More information about our band program can be found at www.warcoltband.org.
Band (8th grade): Continue to be a part of the award-winning Owen Middle School Band Program! Students will continue their instruction in their band instrument of choice in preparation for continuing a lifelong love of music in High School and beyond. In addition to learning to read music and how to play an instrument, students will continue learning the 21st Century Skills of critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration in an exciting, hands on environment. Eighth Grade Band is a year-long class that performs for parents and students 3-4 times per year, along with being given the opportunity to audition for all-district and all-region bands and will work towards continuing music instruction in High School Band. Students generally make a large trip at the end of the year. More information about our band program can be found at www.warcoltband.org.