Arroyo Seco Junior High School
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Arroyo Seco Junior High School is part of the William S. Hart Unified High School District in Santa Clarita, California. Arroyo Seco serves approximately 1,200 seventh and eighth grade students in the suburbs of Los Angeles. The school has received honorable awards such as the title as a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distiguished School for it's committment to excellence.
Students come from a variety of elementary schools within the Santa Clarita Valley and most students continue to Saugus High School upon completing their junior high curriculum.
In regards to fine art, Arroyo Seco Junior High is a strong supporter of the arts with classes in Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Exploratory Music, Ceramics, Art, Culinary Art, and Drama.
The success of the music program is due to the hard work of the administration, the parents, the community, the educators and staff, and most importantly, the students.
Students come from a variety of elementary schools within the Santa Clarita Valley and most students continue to Saugus High School upon completing their junior high curriculum.
In regards to fine art, Arroyo Seco Junior High is a strong supporter of the arts with classes in Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Exploratory Music, Ceramics, Art, Culinary Art, and Drama.
The success of the music program is due to the hard work of the administration, the parents, the community, the educators and staff, and most importantly, the students.
Kevin Fulleman, Director of Instrumental Music
Arroyo Seco Junior High School 27171 N. Vista Delgado Dr. Santa Clarita, CA 91354 661-296-0991 ext. 1201 kfulleman@hartdistrict.org |
Kevin Fulleman is a life long musician. From learning piano from his mother starting in kindergarten, to picking up his grandfather's tenor saxophone in middle school, and beyond.
Mr. Fulleman is a Hart District alumnus himself, having performed in many different groups while holding leadership positions such as Tri-M (music honor society) president, band president, and section leader. Mr. Fulleman received his Bachelor of Arts in music as well as his teaching credential from Cal State University Northridge. He even worked as a music editor for T.V. and film composer Kevin Kiner on shows such as Star Wars Rebels, Making A Murderer, Jane the Virgin, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, and more. Mr. Fulleman believes that music education is vital to the success of all students academically and personally. He strives to improve himself in his own music education, to better help provide a strong foundation for the appreciation and understanding of music. Mr. Fulleman is proud to be a part of the Arroyo Seco conquistador family! |
Beginning Band
No previous musical experience required.
The Beginning Band course is open to all students in all grades who have a strong desire to play a musical instrument. The purpose of this course is to teach students to play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. Students will learn to read music, fundamental techniques on their instruments, musicianship, listening skills, and collaborate and perform as an ensemble.
This class is a year-long commitment. Students in beginning band perform in both a Winter and Spring mandatory evening concert. A calendar of performances will be given to each student during the first week of school.
Instruments will be assigned to each student based on the abilities of the student, their desire, and the needs of the entire ensemble. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student for placement in the Arroyo Seco Advanced Band or the Saugus High School Band the following year. Members of the beginning band are encouraged to seek private lessons and grow individually through solo performances and auditioned ensembles.
The Beginning Band course is open to all students in all grades who have a strong desire to play a musical instrument. The purpose of this course is to teach students to play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. Students will learn to read music, fundamental techniques on their instruments, musicianship, listening skills, and collaborate and perform as an ensemble.
This class is a year-long commitment. Students in beginning band perform in both a Winter and Spring mandatory evening concert. A calendar of performances will be given to each student during the first week of school.
Instruments will be assigned to each student based on the abilities of the student, their desire, and the needs of the entire ensemble. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student for placement in the Arroyo Seco Advanced Band or the Saugus High School Band the following year. Members of the beginning band are encouraged to seek private lessons and grow individually through solo performances and auditioned ensembles.
Advanced Band
The Advanced Band is made up of students who have played a band instrument for at least one year and represent “the premier instrumental ensemble” at Arroyo Seco Junior High School. Advanced Band offers students the opportunity to extend beyond the beginning levels of instrumental performance and participate in a performing concert ensemble. Given the reputation and the talent level of the advanced band, students are held to higher expectations. The instructional emphasis is on both individual performance technique and the principles of ensemble performance. The Advanced Band performs at school and community events, Winter and Spring evening concerts, Back-to-School Night, Open House, District Honor Band Auditions, professionally adjudicated festivals, and a possible performance at a major theme park. A calendar of required performances will be given to students the first week of school. Members of the advanced band are encouraged to seek private lessons and grow individually through solo performances and auditioned ensembles.
This class is a year-long commitment.
Prerequisites: One full year in beginning band OR one full year of previous musical instruction on a band instrument and director’s approval.
This class is a year-long commitment.
Prerequisites: One full year in beginning band OR one full year of previous musical instruction on a band instrument and director’s approval.
Jazz Band
The Jazz Band is made up of students who have previous musical experience on any instruments. They will learn to play a variety of jazz styles like swing, blues, bossa and more on traditional jazz instruments such as saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and rhythm section (bass, drums, guitar, piano). Students will have a chance to express themselves and learn to create their own music as they play in improvisational settings. This is a voluntary after school band that meets Tues/Thurs from 2:25-3:30. Attendance for the ensemble is mandatory due to the limited nature of the rehearsals after school. The Jazz Band performs at school events such as the Winter and Spring concerts, professionally adjudicated festivals, and other possible community events.
This group is a year-long commitment.
Prerequisites: Previous experience reading music and director's approval.
This group is a year-long commitment.
Prerequisites: Previous experience reading music and director's approval.
