All students will need their band book by tomorrow for a material check grade.

All students nominated for Region Band/York County Band Please turn in your commitment form by October 18th or you will not be signed up to audition.

Link to 7th and 8th Grade Region Band Solos

https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/music/community/community_events/all_state_band_recordings/trombone.php

Class 9-30-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert F/Bb/Eb/Ab Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions. 

SWBAT: perform # 1-20. (6th grade)

Jazz Band Practice Today from 3:45pm-5:00pm

JAZZ BAND 2019-2020 ROSTER AND JAZZ COMBO ROSTER 2019-2020

Congratulations to the following students for making the 2019-2020 CMS Jazz Ensembles!!

The first practice will be Monday 9-30-19 after school from 3:45pm-5pm.  All jazz band practices will be Monday and Fridays this year! Mr. Gibson will hand out more information at the first practice.

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.



Jazz Band Roster                                                                      Jazz Combo Roster



Alto Sax                                                                                  Abby Taylor

Gianni Allen                                                                           Charlie Laws

Carter Maldonado                                                                  Faith Nickles

Jacob Coe                                                                               Aaron Klonoeski

                                                                                               Carter Maldonado

Tenor Sax                                                                               Ethan Fenske

Stetson Grigg

Kyrie Perkins



Bari Sax

Mason McLean



Trombone

JJ Garback

Marissa Frye

Abigail Thiessen

Joseph Hibberd

Aaron Klonowski



Trumpet

Austin Brewer

Dante Hudnall

Holden Long

Rusty Dwyer

Dylan Corallo



Guitar

Brett Menz



Bass

Giovianni Allen



Piano

Ethan Fenske

Emily Medlin/Sawyer Spearman



Drums

Emily Medlin/Sawyer Spearman

Class 9-26-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert F/Bb/Eb/Ab Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions. 

SWBAT: perform # 1-20. (6th grade)

Jazz Band 2019-2020

Results will be posted later today as soon as all students finish their auditions.

Region Band Solo Recordings for select 7th and 8th graders

Please click on the link below to access your solo recordings.


https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/music/community/community_events/all_state_band_recordings/trombone.php

Class 9-25-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert F/Bb/Eb/Ab Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions. 

SWBAT: perform # 1-20. (6th grade)

7th and 8th Grade Nominations for Region Band Auditions January 11th 2020

All students nominated will receive a packet of information in the next week.  All students who accept will need to turn in the sign form to Mr. Gibson by October 4th.

 The region band auditions are on January 11th 2020.  Students can prepare in the mornings before school or after school.

If you would like information on getting an instructor please email Mr. Gibson.

IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THIS LIST AND YOU WANT TO TRY OUT FOR REGION BAND SEE MR. GIBSON

8th Grade Nominations

Miranda Alexander
Gianni Allen
Dalton Arnold
Viri Barragan
Austin Brewer
Kaley Curtis
Wilson Davis
Dillion Doubledee
JJ Garback
Stetson Griggs
Joseph Hibberd
Kimberly Hovestadt
Lee Huffstetler
Camille Isenhour
Josey Jackson
Katie Jackson
Sage Johansen
Ben Kaltenbach
Jayln Keating-Powers
Charlee Laws
Luke Maughan
Emily Medlin
Brett Menz
Logan Morrison
Matthew Moses
Ila Mae Nelson
Deakin Pope
Alyssa Quetel
Jonathan Rodriguez
Hayden Robbins
Kyra Roland
Lily Savikas
Noah Shaffer
Anna Sherfinski
Brandon Smith
Sawyer Spearman
Ellen Spruill
Cody Stiles
Abigail Thiessen
Danny Tolentino
Chase Wagner
Falan Youngblood

Carlos Arzola
Aaron Klonoski
Savannah Poskie
Bella Straits

7th Grade Nominations 

Jeremiah Allen
Aidan Amrein
Cylas Brock
Emma Brown
Jacob Coe
Olivia Cox
Olivia Deadmond
Brandon Doster
Logan Frisk
Marissa Frye
Madison Garcia
Robert Gibson
Grayson Griffin
Triron James
Camilla Joye
Jackson Lewis
Holden Long
Mason McLean
Peyton Messer
Finn Moses
Gabe Nelson
Aden Pater
Britney Lopez 
Maya Swyt
Abby Taylor
Nathan Todd

Class 9-23-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert F/Bb/Eb/Ab Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions. 

SWBAT: perform # 1-20. (6th grade)

Class 9-19-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert F/Bb/Eb/Ab Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions. 

SWBAT: perform # 1-20. (6th grade)

CLass 9-18-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert F/Bb/Eb/Ab Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: look at the white board for specific instructions. 

SWBAT: perform # 1-20. (6th grade)

Class 9-17-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert F/Bb/Eb/Ab Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(We Will Rock You)

SWBAT: perform # 1-10. (6th grade)

Winter Concert is December 16th at 6:30pm in the CSDA

7th and 8th grade region band nominations will be made by early next week.

7th and 8th grade students jazz band auditions are tomorrow 9-18-19 from 7:15and-8am and next Wednesday 9-25-19 after school from 3:45pm-5:00pm Students must be at both audition days to be considered for jazz band.

Students can practice their instrument in the morning for extra credit.

Band books need to be purchased by October 1st.

Last day to order a band tee shirt is this Friday.

Class 9-13-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert F/Bb/Eb/Ab Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(We Will Rock You)

SWBAT: perform # 1-10. (6th grade)

Class 9-11-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert F/Bb/Eb/Ab Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(We Will Rock You)

SWBAT: perform # 1-10. (6th grade)

If you are interested in lessons on your instrument please contact Mr. Gibson for a list of instructors.

BAND SHIRTS ARE FOR SALE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20TH

Band Information!

Parents,

It is truly an honor and a privilege to be teaching your child this school year. I am excited to see what our 6th grade band will accomplish this year. Below are some important announcements. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week!

Attached is a copy of the band tee shirt order form. If you or your child are interested in buying a band tee shirt please make sure to indicate that on the form and return the money and form in an envelope with your child’s name on it. The tee shirt color will be grey. All orders will be in by the middle of October. The last day to order a band tee shirt is September 20th.

All students are expected to practice daily. Please make sure your child brings their instrument home daily to work on their band assignments. Students should also pick up their instrument at the end of the school day. If you have any questions or concerns please email Mr. Gibson.

Any woodwind students who needs to purchase reeds through the school will be $2 per reed for alto and clarinet and $3 per reed for tenor sax, bari sax and bass clarinet. All students should be playing on a Vandoren Java reed. Strength 2.5 (In October all students should be playing on a Vandoren V12 strength 3)

All students should have their band book by October 1st. Students can purchase a band book through the school for $12. Please make checks payable to CMS.

All students should keep up with their music folder/binder, instrument. It is the responsibility of the band student to have all materials for class daily.

All band students can come in the band room to practice in the mornings. Students should take advantage of this opportunity.

The 6th grade band students will be going on a spring trip to Carowinds in May 2020. More information will be provided to parents and student in the upcoming weeks about this optional trip.

All band students should have returned their band paperwork that was sent out over the summer. If you need additional copies or have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

All percussion students can attend Mr. Hall’s night of percussion from 4pm-6pm on Tuesday 9-17-19 in the Clover High School Band Room. Students can take the high school shuttle or can be dropped off for the event. This is a great opportunity for our percussion students to get better on their instrument. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

All 6th grade students should have an instrument to play on. If your child does not have an instrument please conctact Mr. Gibson.

7th and 8th grade students Jazz band auditions will take place in a couple of weeks. Any student who is interested should attend the audition. The date and times of the auditions will be announced in about a week.

The 7th and 8th grade band students will be going on a spring trip in 2020. More information will be provided to parents and student in the upcoming weeks.

7th and 8th grade students should sign up for ensembles in the band room.

7th grade honor band auditions and 8th grade honor band auditions will take place this week. Students should practice their concert F, Bb, Eb, and Ab scales as well as a portion of their concert band music. More information will be provided to the students in class.

Class 9-9-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert F/Bb/Eb/Ab Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(We Will Rock You)

SWBAT: perform # 1-10. (6th grade)

Class 9-6-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: Go over warm ups. (7th/8th grade)
SWBAT: Practice Concert F/Bb/Eb/Ab Scales (7th and 8th)
SWBAT: go over band terms/music theory(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: perform exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(We Will Rock You)

SWBAT: perform # 1-10. (6th grade)

Band tee shirts are for sale until September 20th.

All students have received a tee shirt order form. All tee shirts from Youth Small to Adult XL are $12. Adult 2X and 3X are $14.  If you need another form please see Mr. Gibson.


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 26th and will end Friday, September 6th. The tee shirt order will be placed on September 20th.

Students should receive their tee shirts by the third week of October. This shirt is not a part of the student’s concert attire.

****Parents and students may purchase as many tee shirts as they would like.****

Please email Mr. Gibson with any questions.

Please have your band book by October 1st.

If you need to purchase a book it is $12 made payable to CMS. Once your order is placed, Mr. Gibson should be receiving your book from Pecknel music.

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

Class 9-4-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(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 exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(Shark Attack)(We Will Rock You)

SWBAT: perform # 1-10. (6th grade)

Band Tee Shirts For Sale Until September 20th

All students have received a tee shirt order form. All tee shirts from Youth Small to Adult XL are $12. Adult 2X and 3X are $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 26th and will end Friday, September 6th. The tee shirt order will be placed on September 20th.

Students should receive their tee shirts by the third week of October. This shirt is not a part of the student’s concert attire.

****Parents and students may purchase as many tee shirts as they would like.****

Please email Mr. Gibson with any questions.

Students will be continuing to go over classroom rules and expectations this week.

Please Have Your NEW Band Book by October 1st.

If you need to purchase a book it is $12 made payable to CMS. Once your order is placed, Mr. Gibson should be receiving your book from Pecknel music.

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

7th and 8th grade students interested in switching instruments please see Mr. Gibson.

7th and 8th Grade Students Sign Up for Ensembles

All students should have a band instrument. Please email Mr. Gibson if you still need one.

Class 9-3-19

SWBAT: Review class room procedures.(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 exercises in band method book.(ALL CLASSES)
SWBAT: sight read new music. (7th and 8th Grade)
SWBAT: Listen to concert band music. (7th+8th)
SWBAT: Learn a new song (6th grade)(Shark Attack)(We Will Rock You)

SWBAT: perform # 1-10. (6th grade)