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GJHS Band Program
Ends Successful Year in Columbus
The Greenville Junior High Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Brian
McKibben, recently traveled to Columbus, Ohio as guests of
Representative Jim Buchy. The Jazz Band, made up of 7th and 8th
grade band students, performed in concert at the James A. Rhodes State
Office Tower. Following their performance the students were
treated to lunch and then took part in a wonderful tour of the Ohio
Statehouse.
During lunch students spent time speaking with Representative Buchy,
who discussed topics of government, how the House of Representatives
functions as a law making body, and his role in the House of
Representatives. Students also reviewed how many Senators (33)
and Representatives (99) held office and how bills are introduced and
become law. He also answered student and chaperone
questions. Mr. Buchy stressed the importance of hard work and
doing well in school. The students and adults thoroughly enjoyed
the visit and time spent with Representative Jim Buchy.
The guided tour of our Ohio Statehouse was very interesting and
educational as well. Students were guided, by a retired
history teacher, through the expansive Greek Revival building that has
a footprint of two acres. Students were able to see the
chambers of both the Senate and House of Representatives.
Students also were able to view the historic 1945 painting by Howard
Chandler of the 1795 signing of the Treaty of Greenville as well as
many other historical artifacts.
The GJHS Jazz Band is one of the activities in which Junior High Band
members may choose to participate. The Jazz Band meets
before school each Wednesday and is designed to give students, of any
band instrument, an additional outlet to use and improve their musical
skills. The Jazz Band also is used as an avenue to begin
students on drum set, bass guitar, guitar, and keyboards and as a
stepping stone into the GHS Jazz Scene.
The Junior High Band Program includes and emphasizes the concert bands,
solo and ensemble participation, and the jazz band.
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