Band

Extracurriculars at Hamilton

Junior Band

Here at Hamilton, students begin playing the recorder in the third grade and are eligible to join the band starting in the fourth grade. We have two primary band programs, the Junior Band and the Senior Band. The Junior band is for beginners with no experience and who have never played an instrument. Students in this band are typically in fourth or fifth grade but this band can also include some sixth graders.

Senior Band

The Senior band is for students who possess at least one year of experience or who are beginners in the seventh grade.

Hamilton's illustrious band has scheduled performances all year long including their annual appearance at Music in the Parks at Hershey Park located in Hershey, P.A.

My name is Mr. Eldridge, known to my students as "Mr. E". I serve as the band director and music teacher here at Hamilton. I am very excited to have the opportunity to share my love and passion for music with the children of this school and community! The band program here at Hamilton has a well-established legacy and has been active for over 30 years without interruption. Many Hamilton band students go on to attend the best high schools in the city including City, Poly, and the Baltimore School for The Arts. Many band students also continue playing and performing in high school and eventually receive band scholarships to attend college. Band is a great place to learn social, life, and academic skills in a positive environment. If you have any questions or concerns about the band program here at Hamilton, please reach out to me or any member of the school staff. My email is Oleldridge@bcps.k12.md.us.

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