The Jr. High Band program meets during 2 different classes. 8th grade band meets during 2nd period, with 7th Grade meeting during 6th period. The Junior High performs at the ISSMA Concert Band Festival every year in Group I, and has consistently received a “Gold Rating” for their performances.
Events for the bands include:
- Christmas Concert
- ISSMA Solo & Ensemble
- ISSMA Concert Band Festival
- Spring Concert
Concerts with Tom “Bones” Malone
Friday, May 11, our bands (grades 6 – 12) will have the AWESOME experience of getting to play with Tom “Bones” Malone. You may recognize Bones from the CBS Orchestra, which is the house band for the Late Show with David Letterman. He is also well-known for his contributions as a music writer/arranger and performer with The Blues Brothers, as well as Saturday Night Live. The concert will feature Bones and the Paoli band staff’s very own Sam Bortka as guest artists for several performances throughout the day. The...
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It’s a busy week with the Paoli bands! Here’s the schedule for the upcoming few days: May 6 - HS Band with the Southern Indiana Wind Ensemble @ 7 PM May 10 – 6th Grade Band/ Jr High Bands perform with Tom “Bones” Malone & Sam Bortka @ 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM (during the school day) May 10 - Jr High Bands perform with Tom “Bones” Malone & Sam Bortka @ 7 PM… Will also include JH awards May 13 - 5th/ 6th Grade bands @ 6 PM All concerts will be held in the High School...
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