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Are you interested in joining band or chorus? See Mr. Cox for more information! Mr. Cox's calendar is below.
Mr. Cox's student handbook is a great resource for information about music classes at GJHS. It has lots of tips for students, and includes all of his rules. For a copy of the handbook, click HERE.
Need band supplies? You are in luck! The band supply order sheets are here - let Mr. Cox know if you need a copy of one!
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The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow!
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GJHS put on a fantastic performance of Annie Jr. on March 23 and 24. Mr. Cox and all of the students worked very hard to make the production a huge success! Mrs. Wagner and the After School Art students also did a wonderful job on the sets for the show! See a slideshow of pictures from the performances on the right.
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What are some music activities at GJHS?
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The Band and Chorus have two concerts during the year - the Winter Concert was Monday, December 4, 2017, and the Spring Concert is Monday, May 7, 2018.
In the fall, Band and Chorus students in 7th or 8th grade can tryout for IMEA, a band and chorus selected from top students throughout the state. The concert was November 18. Band and Chorus students also participate in Solo and Ensemble Contest in the spring. |
How do Music classes work at the Jr. High? All 6th graders take Chorus. For 7th and 8th graders, Chorus is an elective. Band is an elective class for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
Chorus students may audition for The Naturals, an a capella singing group that performs at many events, including home sporting events. For more details, see Mr. Cox.
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Chorus students may participate in the spring musical - Annie! Tryouts were held earlier in the year, and rehearsals are underway. The musical will be Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24.
Band students are part of the Marching Blue Jays! Marching band begins in August and goes through the fall. The Marching Blue Jays attend several parades in and around Greenville and performed at one GHS football game with the GHS marching band. Lead Drum Major for the 2017-18 school year is Gracie Lindley, and Drum Majors are Ainsley Olson and Wesley Sussenbach. |
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The 2017 Marching Blue Jays are pictured on the left! |
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Band and Chorus pictures from the 2016-17 school year are on the right! |
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