In the Middle School instrumental program, students are given a hands-on approach to understanding and performing basic concert band music. As part of the academic curriculum, band teaches students the importance of discipline, practice, and teamwork in the performing arts. In turn, instrumental music plays an important role in the development of the students’ social and creative skills.
Middle School instrumental music can be divided into three stages. In 5th grade, those students who have not previously studied a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument are evaluated and recommended an instrument for study. Basic skills are emphasized in early training.
In 6th and 7th grade, students begin to apply the skills they have developed, and study moderate level concert band literature. Scales and chord studies take on a more serious and demanding role in the study of music at this stage.
When musicians reach 8th grade, the third stage of musical growth occurs. Boys begin to perform difficult arrangements of appropriate level concert band literature. More advanced students can study basic blues and improvisation skills in a jazz band program.
Gordon Korman, the prolific author of children’s books and young-adult fiction, visited with Lower and Middle School students in late October, offering a lively recap of a creative, bountiful career spanning almost 47 years.
Brunswick's final match of the season was the NEPSAC Championship game against Phillips Exeter Academy at Mehra Natatorium on Sunday, with the Bruins ultimately earning a 20-13 win to capture their 10th consecutive New England Championship title.
A grieving mother and physician-turned-advocate visited Brunswick to speak to parents and Upper School students about the hidden danger of fentanyl.
Deep blue skies and bright sunshine set the stage for another terrific Homecoming, with scores of alumni, students, parents, and friends flocking to Edwards Campus to celebrate a weekend’s worth of thrilling athletic contests, joyful connection, and heartfelt reunions.