Important Announcements for Parents and Students

If your child would like to practice before school starts they can come down to the band room in the mornings.   I will be in the gym for car riders to practice around 7:20am. Students who ride the bus can drop off their instrument or practice when the bell rings at 7:40am. 

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.

LAST DAY TO ORDER A BAND TEE SHIRT IS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7th. Please make your $12 checks payable to Clover Middle School or have exact change with your order form.  If you need an additional order form please email Mr. Gibson. 

We currently have enough interest for a band to participate in the Disney Festival in the Spring.  More information will be handed out to the students within the week about specifics for this trip for our 7^thand 8^thgrade students. Currently the price is $625.  This includes charter buses, hotel, breakfast at the hotel, Disney Festival fee, and admission to all the Disney parks.  More information will be provided later in the week. 

6th grade students will be going to the Carowinds Festival in the spring. 6th grade students will also participate in the solo and ensemble festival in the spring. These festivals are designed for our students to have fun and grow as a musician.  More information will be provided at a later time. 

7th and 8th grade students who are interested in switching instruments will audition starting this week. (bari sax, bass clarinet, tenor sax, horn, baritone and tuba.). Once all auditions are complete students will be notified of any changes.

Students will also have the opportunity to audition for Jazz band and 7th and 8th grade honor band within the next couple of weeks.  More information will be provided later this week to our band students.

Students will need to purchase their band book by October 1st. 

Parents I need your help. Please discuss the importance of responsibility with your child.  It is very important that students take their instruments home every night and practice the material that was taught during the day.  This is the only way students will progress. I have noticed several instruments left in the hallways during the day/overnight.  I spoke to the class about not leaving their instrument in the hallways for anybody to pick up. I have also noticed a lot of students not picking up their instrument at the end of the school day. This has gotten better as the week has gone on but we still have some of our band students who are struggling with this concept. Any help I can get from home would be greatly appreciated.

All students will have a playing test on Tuesday. Please scroll down below to find out more details.

Thank you again for all that you do.  If you have any questions please feel free to email or call. Please check the band website for more information.

Have a great Labor Day weekend!