Band
IJHS Band 2023-2024
This webpage contains information about the band program at the Indiana Junior High as well as information about upcoming events and performances. My name is Mr. Karcher and I am the band director at the junior high. This year I teach the 6th Grade Band , The IJHS Concert Band, instrumental lessons, and 8th grade general music. The after school activities I direct are IJHS Spirit Band, Jazz Band, and pit orchestra. I am also currently serving as the Pennsylvania Music Educator Association District 3 President.
I want you and your student to have the best experience possible in the band program. Learning an instrument is one of the most rewarding endeavors a human being can do. Working hard now, will pay off big time in the future! The opportunities available through participation in music can and will open countless doors not only in school, but in the world as an adult. Being part of the band program is like being part of a family.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have at any time.
Mr. Karcher's Contact information:
724-463-8568 ext. 2043
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Period 1 (7:43-8:23) | Music 8 | Music 8 | Music 8 | Music 8 | Music 8 |
| Period 2 (8:26-9:06) | Music 8 | Music 8 | Music 8 | Music 8 | Music 8 |
| Period 3 (9:09-9:49) | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons |
| Period 4 (9:52-10:32) | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons |
| Period 5 (10:35-11:15) | Concert Band | Small Group | Concert Band | Small Group | Concert Band |
| Lunch (11:18-11:58) | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| Lunch Duty (12:01-12:31) | PREP | PREP | PREP | PREP | PREP |
| Period 7 (12:34-1:14) | 6th Grade Band | 6th Grade Band | 6th Grade Band | 6th Grade Band | 6th Grade Band |
| Period 8 (1:17-1:57) | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons |
| Period 9 (2:00-2:40) | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons |
Why Music?
1. Music is a Science
2. Music is Mathematical
3. Music is a Foreign Language
4. Music is History
5. Music is Physical Education
6. Music develops Insight and demands Research
7. Music is Art