TJ Band
Band is an encore class offered in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. It is taught by Ryan McFall, Richard Williams, and Kevin Blair. Students in band learn to play woodwind (clarinet, flute, et cetera), brass (trumpet, trombone, et cetera), or percussion (snare drum, xylophone, et cetera) instruments. In high school, students can continue band under Kevin Blair. During fall, high school band students participate in marching band, which is an extracurricular club, and in spring, they take concert band, a class. There are two band concerts every year in both middle and high school. Students can also perform in jazz or pep band, which are not classes but clubs. Jazz band is the only one of these available to middle school students. Jazz band host their own concerts, with instruments like keyboard, saxophone, and guitar.
On December 2nd, many gathered in the gym of Thomas Jefferson to experience, support, and play in that day's concert. Sounds Of The Season held songs and genres for all ages, enjoyable for the whole family, as our students performed with confidence, pride, and composure that really resembles the TJ way. Our students provided a collaborative and safe environment through the heart of musical acceptance. These kids' determination drove them through, and they persevered as a team. We want to give a big thank you to the students who played for the sake of the seasons, as well as thank the family and friends who arrived to support these young musicians.
