• Congrats to these HSB students who have qualified for 2012 South Jersey Honors Bands!

  Merry S., named 2nd chair oboe in the South Jersey Symphonic Band. Paul R., named 1st chair clarinet in the South Jersey Symphonic Band. Eric J., named 1st chair clarinet in South Jersey Wind Ensemble, and South Jersey Orchestra. Eric is also assigned to the South Jersey Chamber Ensemble. Marcus R., named 2nd chair clarinet in South Jersey Wind Ensemble.
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HOMESCHOOL BANDS
 of Southern New Jersey

 Achieving Excellence in Music
through Education, Opportunities, and Outreach!

EXCELLENCE in EDUCATION
Our directors L. Bruce Smith and Mandy Milne bring exceptional professionalism and dedication to our students. Each of these individuals lead separate groups designed to progress students from square one to being competent musicians. Our youngest students begin on the Recorder as early as age 8. Once they have that under their belts, they move on to choose their own instrument. From that point students progress through the more advanced groups. From Beginner Band, to Cadet Band, to Apprentice Band, to Concert Band and Jazz Band, each group builds on the previous to improve and challenge student musicians.

EXCELLENCE through OPPORTUNITIES
Talented band students have the opportunity to audition for Honors Bands including the Olympic Conference, All South Jersey, and All State Band.  Many current and past members have achieved high honors in these competitions.

All HSBSNJ members and their families also have the special opportunity to attend world class performances in ballet, opera and orchestra, at greatly reduced ticket rates!  Past performances we’ve attended have been The Nutcracker and Don Giovanni.

EXCELLENCE through OUTREACH
Each semester the Band performs outreach concerts for the South Jersey community.  During the Christmas season we walk to Stanfill Towers to play seasonal favorites for senior citizens.  In the spring, we take it on the road to St John of God School for Special Needs Children in Westville, a highlight of the year!

Based on the commitment to help homeschool students develop musically, HSBSNJ is the only band performance group of its kind in South Jersey.  Founded in 1998, we provide group instruction in woodwind, brass and percussion instruments from beginner through advanced levels, as well as a recorder ensemble for younger students.

We are open to all students regardless of religious background. Our belief is that “music education develops creativity, enhances cooperative learning, disciplined work habits.”

Rehearsals are held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Haddon Heights, New Jersey on Monday afternoons. See location & schedule pages for details.