LAST DAY FOR A BAND TEE SHIRT IS NEXT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH

All order forms and money must be completed and turned in no later than 9-7-18.  If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE A PLAYING TEST ON 9-4-18

6th grade should practice EE examples 1-10

7th grade should practice their concert music.

8th grade should practice their concert music and Concert Bb and Eb scales.

Class 8-31-18

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Turn in tee shirt money.(ALL CLASES)
SWBAT: Sign up for ensembles.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)SWBAT: Practice Concert Bb Scale(7th and 8th)SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercices in band method book.ALL CLASSES)
 - 7th grade EE 86-92/107/116-127(this week)
 -6th grade  EE 1-10 13-20(This Week) 
SWBAT: sight read new music.  (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Velocity mm. 1-50. (8th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse Cold Water Creek mm. 1-50 (7th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse Pevensley Castle mm. 1-50 (8th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse Afterburn mm1-30. (7th grade)
SWBAT: Sight read new music in 7th and 8th grade.
SWBAT: Rehearse #12 and 13 in essential elements. (6th Grade)
SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(Shark Attack)(We Will Rock You)

7th and 8th Grade Disney Trip

We have enough interest to take a band to the Disney festival in the spring.  Students will be receiving more information about the trip next week.

Go Band!!!

ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE A PLAYING TEST ON 9-4-18

6th grade should practice EE examples 1-10

7th grade should practice their concert music.

8th grade should practice their concert music and Concert Bb and Eb scales.

Class 8-30-18

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Turn in tee shirt money.(ALL CLASES)
SWBAT: Sign up for ensembles.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)SWBAT: Practice Concert Bb Scale(7th and 8th)SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)SWBAT: perform exercices in band method book.ALL CLASSES) - 7th grade EE 86-92/107/116-127(this week)-6th grade  EE 1-10 13-20(This Week) SWBAT: sight read new music.  (7th and 8th Grade)SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)SWBAT: Rehearse Velocity mm. 1-50. (8th grade)SWBAT: Rehearse Cold Water Creek mm. 1-50 (7th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse Pevensley Castle mm. 1-50 (8th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse Afterburn mm1-30. (7th grade)SWBAT: Sight read new music in 7th and 8th grade.SWBAT: Rehearse #12 and 13 in essential elements. (6th Grade)SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(Shark Attack)(We Will Rock You)

ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE A PLAYING TEST ON 9-4-18

6th grade should practice EE examples 1-10

7th grade should practice their concert music.

8th grade should practice their concert music and Concert Bb and Eb scales.

Class 8-29-18

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Turn in tee shirt money.(ALL CLASES)
SWBAT: Sign up for ensembles.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)SWBAT: Practice Concert Bb Scale(7th and 8th)SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)SWBAT: perform exercices in band method book.ALL CLASSES) - 7th grade EE 86-92/107/116-127(this week)-6th grade  EE 1-10 13-20(This Week) SWBAT: sight read new music.  (7th and 8th Grade)SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)SWBAT: Rehearse Velocity mm. 1-50. (8th grade)SWBAT: Rehearse Cold Water Creek mm. 1-50 (7th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse Pevensley Castle mm. 1-50 (8th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse Afterburn mm1-30. (7th grade)SWBAT: Sight read new music in 7th and 8th grade.SWBAT: Rehearse #12 and 13 in essential elements. (6th Grade)SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(Shark Attack)

7th and 8th Grade Disney Survey

Please click on the link below and complete the survey. 

CLICK HERE

More information will be going home with the students by the end of next week. 

Band Tee Shirts For Sale Until September 7th

Last day to order a CMS band tee shirt is September 7.  Please make check payable to Clover Middle School. If you are paying with cash please have exact change.  All students who have already paid for their tee shirt has been given a receipt. All band tee shirts will be ordered on September 7^thand should arrive within 2-3 weeks after the order has been placed.  

All Students will Need To Purchase Their Band Book By October 1st

6th Grade = Essential Elements Book 1 (On the instrument they play.)

7th Grade = Essential Elements Book 2 (On the instrument they play.)

8th Grade = Foundations for Superior Performance (On the instrument they play.)

Class 8-28-18

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Turn in tee shirt money.(ALL CLASES)
SWBAT: Go over band handbook/syllabus. (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Sign up for ensembles.  (ALL CLASSES)SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert Bb Scale(7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercices in band method book.ALL CLASSES) 
- 7th grade EE 86-92/107/116-127(this week)
-6th grade  EE 1-10 13-20(This Week) 
SWBAT: sight read new music.  (8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Velocity mm. 1-30. (8th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse Cold Water Creek mm. 1-30 (7th grade)
SWBAT: Sight read new music in 7th and 8th grade.
SWBAT: Rehearse #12 and 13 in essential elements. (6th Grade)
SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(Shark Attack)

Class 8-27-18

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Turn in tee shirt money.(ALL CLASES)
SWBAT: Go over band handbook/syllabus. (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Sign up for ensembles.  (ALL CLASSES)SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert Bb Scale(7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercices in band method book.ALL CLASSES) 
- 7th grade EE 86-92/107/116-127(this week)
-6th grade  EE 1-10 13-20(This Week) 
SWBAT: sight read new music.  (8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Velocity mm. 1-30. (8th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse Cold Water Creek mm. 1-30 (7th grade)
SWBAT: Sight read new music in 7th and 8th grade.
SWBAT: Rehearse #12 and 13 in essential elements. (6th Grade)
SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(Shark Attack)

PARENTS PLEASE READ (BAND REMINDERS FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS)

Parents,

Here are a few reminders:

Band method books must be purchased by October 1^st.  You can order the book online or through any music retailer. I recommend ordering the book from amazon.  It will be cheaper than going through Pecknel. However, if you would like to order your book through Pecknel Music please make a check out to clover middle school for $12 and I will have your order placed through Pecknel Music. Books should be in about two weeks after the order has been made. If you pay cash please have exact change. If you have any questions please email me and I will go over your options with you.

It is an expectation that your child practices every night. This is the only way students will reinforce the information that has been taught to them during the school day. Students will be receiving a grade in the form of performing assessments and written assessments. Playing tests will be on Mondays starting the week of September 4^th.  Please encourage your child to practice the material we go over in class daily. 

Sign-up sheets for ensembles are posted in the band room. I will have a list of days and times of when these ensembles will meet.  Some groups might meet in the mornings other groups might meet in the afternoon.  Once auditions are complete I will have this information for you.  Please check the band calendar as there are some audition dates already in the books.  https://clovermiddleschoolbands.blogspot.com/p/clover-middle-band-calendar.html

I am encouraging your child to keep the band room clean and organized. There are a lot of cases in the instrument closet.  It is important to make sure your child’s case is labeled with their name on it.  All students who are playing on a school bought instrument will need the school owned instruments form completed before the student is allowed to take the instrument home.  This form was given out the first week only to students who are playing a school owned instrument. 

Last day to order a CMS band tee shirt is September 7^th. I have attached and order form for any parent and student who still would like to order a CMS band tee shirt.  Please make check payable to Clover Middle School. If you are paying with cash please have exact change.  All students who have already paid for their tee shirt has been given a receipt. All band tee shirts will be ordered on September 7^thand should arrive within 2-3 weeks after the order has been placed.  

Students who play saxophone or clarinet will need to purchase reeds for their instrument.  I have a limited supply here at the school.  If any woodwind students need a reed at school ,if it is in stock, the reed will cost $2 for an alto sax or clarinet reed.  It is $3 for bass clarinet, tenor sax and bari sax reeds. If reeds are taken care of they should last approx. 2-3 weeks.  There is more information on the band website with the specifc type of reed that our woodwind students will need. 

If your child is in 7^thand 8^thgrade and is interested in going on a spring trip to Disney, please take the survey that is on the middle school band website. We almost have enough students to have a band perform in the Disney festival.  More information will be provided once the suvey is complete by 50% of the band students. 

Please email Mr. GIbson with any questions. Lets have another great week at CMS!

ALL STUDENT WILL NEED TO PURCHASE THEIR BAND BOOK BY OCTOBER 1st

6th Grade = Essential Elements Book 1 (On the instrument they play.)

7th Grade = Essential Elements Book 2 (On the instrument they play.)

8th Grade = Foundations for Superior Performance (On the instrument they play.)

Clarinet and Saxophone Players Please Purchase the Following Reeds for Your Instrument After You Have Finished Your Current Reeds.

Clarinet Reeds Vandoren V12:

Bass Clarinet Vandoren V12 Reeds:



Alto Sax Vandoren V16 Reeds:



Tenor/Bari  Sax Vandoren V16 Reeds:

BAND BOOKS NEED TO BE PURCHASED BY OCTOBER 1st

STUDENTS MAKE SURE YOUR CASE IS LABLED WITH YOUR NAME ON IT

Band Tee Shirts Are On Sale Until September 7th (1 WEEK LEFT)

Class 8-24-18

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Turn in tee shirt money.(ALL CLASES)
SWBAT: Go over band handbook/syllabus. (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Sign up for ensembles.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert Bb Scale(7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercices in band method book.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music.  (8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Velocity mm. 1-30. (8th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse Cold Water Creek mm. 1-30 (7th grade)
SWBAT: Rehearse #12 and 13 in essential elements. (6th Grade)
SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)

7th and 8th Grade Disney Trip Survey

Please click on the link below and complete the survey. 

CLICK HERE

All Students Will Need To Purchase A Band Method Book By October 1st

6th Grade = Essential Elements Book 1 (On the instrument they play.)

7th Grade = Essential Elements Book 2 (On the instrument they play.)

8th Grade = Foundations for Superior Performance (On the instrument they play.)

Band Tee Shirts Are For Sale Until September 7th

Parents Make Sure Your Child Is Practicing 30 Minutes Daily!

Parents,

It is important that your child practices daily.  There is over 80 instruments that have been left at the school.  Please be mindful that all students in band will be receiving a grade. If students are not practicing they are not getting better.   I will be discussing the importance of practicing with all classes today.  Please double check with your child every day to make sure they are practicing.  Thank you for all that you do!

- Mr Gibson

Class 8-23-18

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Receive information on band tee shirt.(ALL CLASES)
SWBAT: Go over band handbook/syllabus. (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Sign up for ensembles.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert Bb Scale(7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercices in band method book.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music.  (8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Rehearse Velocity mm. 1-30. (8th grade)

ALL CLASSES WILL NEED THEIR BAND BOOK BY OCTOBER 1st.

Band Tee Shirts

Students and parents can order a clover band tee shirt.  All students will be receiving an order form on the first day of school. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us

Sizes S - XL     $12

2XL -3XL  $14

Make checks payable to:Clover Middle School - Band

Send order form and money to Mr. Gibson. Please have your money enclosed in an envelope with the students name on it. Also, label the envelope “Tee Shirt Money.”

Tee Shirt Orders will be taken from Monday August 20^thand will end Friday, September 7^th. The tee shirt order will be placed on September 7^th. 

Students should receive their tee shirts in by September28th. 

Please know students will wear their tee shirt at some band functions throughout the year.  This is not a part of their concert attire.

# of Tee Shirts:  Small ____   Medium _____  Large _____  X-Large ___    2XL  ______ 3XL ____

(Pleaseindicatenumberofeachsize)

Front of Shirt

Back of Shirt

Parents please make sure your child is bringing home their instrument and practicing.

Class 8-22-18

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Receive information on band tee shirt.(ALL CLASES)
SWBAT: Go over band handbook/syllabus. (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Sign up for ensembles.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert Bb Scale(7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercices in band method book.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music.  (8th Grade)

Great First Day!!

Students,

Awesome job on the first day of school!! 7th and 8th grade will play today after we review our new classroom procedures. 

7th and 8th grade students who play on a school owned instrument will be getting their instrument today.  

In order to take a school owned instrument home a form must be signed and returned to Mr. Gibson.  (6th, 7th, and 8th)

6th grade will review and play out of their essential elements book today!  


Lets have a great day, a great week and a great year!! 



- Mr. Gibson

Class 8-21-18

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Receive information on band tee shirt.(ALL CLASES)
SWBAT: Go over band handbook/syllabus. (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Sign up for ensembles.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: perform exercices in band method book.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music.  (8th Grade)

Class 8-20-18

SWBAT: Go over class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Receive information on band tee shirt.(ALL CLASES)
SWBAT: Go over band handbook/syllabus. (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Sign up for ensembles.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: perform exercices in band method book.  (ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music.  (8th Grade)


**SWBAT = Student Will Be Able To 

6th Grade Method Book

All 6th grade band students will need to purchase Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 for their instrument by October 1st. You can order the book online from amazon or any music retailer. (Please order this book for the instrument your child plays.)

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 

7th and 8th Grade Disney Trip Survey

Please click on the link below and complete the survey. 

CLICK HERE

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Pick a way to receive messages for Clover Middle School Band: 


A. If you have a smartphone, get push notifications.

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8th Grade Band Book

All 8th grade band students will need to purchase Foundations For Superior Performance for their instrument by October 1st. You can order the book online from amazon or any music retailer.  

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 

(Please order this book for the instrument your child plays.)

7th Grade Band Book

All 7th grade band students will need to purchase Essential Elements 2000 Book 2 for their instrument by October 1st. You can order the book online from amazon or any music retailer.  

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 

(Please purchase the book for the instrument that your child plays.)

Clover Middle School Band Tee Shirt Order Form

Students and parents can order a clover band tee shirt.  All students will be receiving an order form on the first day of school. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us

Sizes S - XL     $12

2XL -3XL  $14

Make checks payable to:Clover Middle School - Band

Send order form and money to Mr. Gibson. Please have your money enclosed in an envelope with the students name on it. Also, label the envelope “Tee Shirt Money.”

Tee Shirt Orders will be taken from Monday August 20^thand will end Friday, September 7^th. The tee shirt order will be placed on September 7^th. 

Students should receive their tee shirts in by September28th. 

Please know students will wear their tee shirt at some band functions throughout the year.  This is not a part of their concert attire.

# of Tee Shirts:  Small ____   Medium _____  Large _____  X-Large ___    2XL  ______ 3XL ____

(Pleaseindicatenumberofeachsize)

Front of Shirt

Back of Shirt

6th Grade Mini Band Camp

There will be a mini band camp for all 6th grade band students on August 16th and 17th.  (8:30am-3:00pm) Please plan on bringing your instrument essential elements book 1 and a bag lunch if you plan on attending. This is not mandatory but is highly recommended for the students to get as head start on playing their instrument. 

If you have any questions please email Mr Gibson. nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us