WELCOME TO HAVERFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
At Haverford Middle School, Judy Kang conducts the 6th, 7th & 8th grade strings. Alex Gittelman is director for the 6th, 7th & 8th grade bands, the woodwind and brass ensembles, and the HMS Jazz Ensemble.
There are many performance opportunities for interested and qualified middle school musicians, including select ensembles, jazz band and PMEA festivals hosted by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.
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Jazz Groups at HMS
The HMS Jazz Ensemble, directed by Alex Gittelman
rehearses 3 times per week before school (Tues, Wed and Fri 7:00–7:30 a.m.)
performs advanced Jazz literature
emphasizes improvisation in a variety of jazz styles
performs at concerts, festivals and competitions
eligible instruments are trumpet, trombone, saxophone, guitar, bass, piano, and drums
The HMS Jazz Fords, directed by TBD
rehearses once a week after school (Wednesdays 2:45–4 p.m.)
keeps musicians actively participating in jazz performance and practice
emphasizes improvisation in a variety of jazz styles
performs at school concerts
traditional jazz instrumentation preferred. Traditional jazz instruments are trumpet, trombone, saxophone, guitar, bass, piano, and drums. Students who play instruments other than these should contact Mr. Gittelman if they would like to join the Jazz Fords.
Jazz Ensemble 2022-23 Concert Dates
Haverford MS Jazz Festival - Feb 3, 2023
Theme Night - Feb 15, 2023
42nd Annual Evening of Jazz - ALL DAY March 3, 2023
Strath Haven MS Jazz Festival - March 10, 2023
Drexel Hill MS Jazz Festival - March 31, 2023
Springton Lake MS Jazz Festival - April 21, 2023
7th and 8th-grade spring instrumental concert (and woodwind, brass, percussion, and jazz ensemble) - May 2, 2023
Jazz Ensemble Final Concert - TBA after school in June, 2023
We need good pictures of our musical middle schoolers to post here – please send to bops@hhsmusic.org and please provide as much information as possible about the event and students pictured.
Explore the BOPs website – much of it pertains to high school instrumental music, but there are items of interest for all.
For additional information, please visit the Director's Canvas page
Annual BOPs Meeting for Middle School Music Parents.
Concert Attire for Haverford Middle School Instrumental Students
BOPs Middle School Liaison: Kate Schmitt