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
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rehearses 3 times per week before school (Tues, Wed and Fri 7:00–7:30 a.m.)
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performs advanced Jazz literature
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emphasizes improvisation in a variety of jazz styles
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performs at concerts, festivals and competitions
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eligible instruments are trumpet, trombone, saxophone, guitar, bass, piano, and drums
The HMS Jazz Fords, directed by Thomas Kolakowski
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rehearses once a week after school (Wednesdays 2:45–4 p.m.)
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keeps musicians actively participating in jazz performance and practice
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emphasizes improvisation in a variety of jazz styles
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performs at school concerts
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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.
HMS Music Concert Dates
12/4/24 - 7th/8th grade winter concert
12/10/24 - 5th/6th grade winter concert
2/11/25 - HMS Theme Night (select ensembles)
2/26/25 - Band Night Concert
Jazz Ensemble 2024-25 Concert Dates
2/28/25 - HMS Jazz Fest
3/28/25 - HMS Jazz Ensemble @ Beverly Hills MS Jazz Fest
4/4/25 - Evening of Jazz
4/25/25 - HMS Jazz Ensemble @ Springton Lake MS Jazz Fest
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: hms@hhsmusic.org