Clover Middle School Band Program: 2022

Please click on the link below to log into Webex for our E-learning day. If you are having technical difficulties please email Mr. Gibson at Nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us

Meeting Link:

https://clover-sd.webex.com/meet/nicholas.gibson

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

8th grade MS band night September 23rd

2022 Clover High Bands MS Band Night Registration Form Please complete this form to RSVP your student's spot for the HS Band Experience on 9/23 at the Clover Vs. Boiling Springs Game @ Clover Memorial Stadium. Please complete this form by September 13. docs.google.com

Monday, August 22, 2022

Band Book

All students will need a band book. Students can pay $12 for the book at school. Checks or cash made payable to CMS.

Monday, August 15, 2022

Welcome Back!

Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year!!

Please make sure to keep up with this site and the band app. I will be sending out information later in the week about our awesome band program!

Please be on the lookout for the band paperwork and return it by Friday 8-19-22.

All students will need a band book. They can be purchased online or through the school for $12.

All students will need to practice daily. Information will be discussed on how to audition for some of our ensembles this year. I will also be sending this information out later this week in an email. So please be on the look out for this information.

Students are to follow all instructions given in the band classroom. If a student is not following instructions they will be removed from the class period. More information about what the classroom expectations are will be emailed out later this week.

I am super excited to be teaching your child! Let us all have a great year!

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Carowinds Update 6-9-22

Update 6-9-22

I have checked with the school yesterday morning and our bookkeeper is on vacation this week. The front office has told me that she will be working on sending refund payments when she returns next week. I apologize for any inconvenience. I will continue to update you all as soon as possible.

Again, thank you for your patience during the refund process.

Nicholas Gibson

Director of Bands

Clover Middle School

803-810-8349

nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us

www.clovermiddleschoolbands.blogspot.com

Monday, May 2, 2022

Jazz Band Rehearsal Today and Friday After School - 4:15pm

Thursday, April 28, 2022

8th Grade Spring Camp May 13th-14th

8th Grade Spring Camp May 13th and 14th

We will be taking a bus after school to head over to the HS on Friday May 13th. Students will need to be picked up at the HS.
Students will need to be dropped off and picked up on Saturday May 14th.
ALL CMS 8th grade students will need to be in attendance.

This is a great opportunity for our students to join the HS band program!!
Email or call with any questions.

https://band.us/band/84646191/post/168

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

6th and 7th grade Carowinds Trip is Cancelled for May 13th

Parents,

The 6^th and 7^th grade trip to Carowinds has been cancelled. Music in the parks, ( the company who sets the performances) does not have a performance venue on May 13^th and just notified me they are cancelling all of the ensembles who signed up on that day. ALL parents will be receiving a refund in the mail through the school once Music in the parks returns the funds through the school. We anticipate parents receiving their refund by the end of May.

Please make sure to complete the form that will go to students tomorrow in class. More information will be provided ASAP. Again, I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this is out of my control. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

8th grade Carolwinds Group List

8^th Grade Carowinds Group List (FINAL)

April 23^rd 2022

Group 1 Group 6

Mrs. Hamor Mrs. Turner

1. Claire Hamor 1. Alexis Vore

2. Skyler Tench 2. Alice Cook

3. Alex Carter 3. Serinity Haddad

4. Caitlin Turner 4. Autumn Beasley

5. Katya Logan

Group 2 Group 7 ( Ms. Sciandra)

Mr. Asel 1. Cameron Miller

1. Parker Asel 2. Miranda Hughes

2. Nate Woolard 3. Celine Centrone

3. Brayden Floyd 4. Kenzie Janke

4. Chase Holbrooks 5. Daelyn Thomas

5. Owen Hicks

Group 3

Mr. Faulkner

1. N. Faulkner

2. L. Dover

3. Peyton Canty

Group 4

Mr. Gibson

1. Olivia Hess

2. Chloe Adams

3. Kayla Bryant

4. Patrick Coyle

5. Carter Farris

6. Luke Coombs

Group 5

Mrs. Gonzalez

1. Derek Gonzalez 4. Jordan Weatherby

2. JR Keener 5. Gerardo Itehua

3. Braiden Rathburth 6. Wade Ward

8th Grade Carowinds Trip This Saturday

Attached is our itinerary for our 8th GRADE Carowinds trip on April 23rd. Students and parent chaperones will meet in the cafeteria at 7am. We will be going over expectations for the day before we leave. Students will need to bring money (Debit card) for food in the park and anything else they would like to purchase. We perform at 8:50am in the South Pointe HS auditorium. It is a free concert for all.

All chaperones will need to have their license scanned in the front office sometime this week.

Group lists will be finalized by the end of this week. You will also have a detailed Carowinds video message from me by the end of this week.

Also, Carowinds is going cashless. Students will need a prepaid debit card for food etc.. They do have stations in the park where you can convert cash into a debit card for free. Here is more information about Carowinds policys.
https://www.carowinds.com/cashless

Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day!

8^TH GRADE CAROWINDS ITINERARY

Saturday APRIL 23^RD 2022

· 7:00am - Students arrive at Clover Middle School (GO TO THE CAFETERIA)

· 7:15am – Bus departs for South Point High School in Rock Hill SC.

· 8:00am – Students arrive at South Point High School for the Carowinds Festival.

· 8:00-8:15am - Students will use the restrooms /set up instruments

· 8:25am - The 8^th grade band will warm up for festival performance. (No parents in the warm up area) (Parents can enter the auditorium and watch the performance)

· 8:50am - The 8^th grade band performs. (Free concert for the public)

· 9:15am-9:45am students will put up instruments and change into the appropriate attire for Carowinds. (Students will change at South Point High School before departing. Please dress for the weather.)

· 10:00am-Depart for Carowinds

· 10:30am students will arrive at Carowinds

· 9:30pm Students depart from Carowinds

· 10:00pm ETA back to Clover Middle School

All students will report to the cafeteria for announcements and expectations for the day. If possible, students should bring a cell phone. All students and parents will have communication through the band app throughout the day. If you are not signed up please make sure to do so before we leave.

Please remember to be in concert black and bring a change of clothes for the park. Students should dress appropriately for the weather. If there are any questions on attire please see Mr. Gibson.

Please remember to bring money for lunch and anything else you would like to purchase in the park. Carowinds does not accept cash directly. They accept debit cards. If you need to put cash on a card you can do that at the park but it is recommended that you have your own debit card ready to go.

All students will be in groups throughout the day in the park. A sign-up sheet has already been posted for groups. The group list will be finalized in a couple of weeks. Every group will have a parent/teacher chaperone.

If you have any questions or concerns please email or call.

No Jazz Band This Week

Solo and Ensemble Friday April 22nd

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE TIMES AND INFORMATION APRIL 22nd 2022

Parents,

The Solo and Ensemble Festival is Friday April 22nd at Sullivan Middle School in Rock Hill SC. Please look to see your child's time. Only the students who are on this list can attend. I will have a detailed video message about the event in about a week. Our kids have been working hard and will be representing our school well at the event.

Students attending this event will help our band program receive an Outstanding Performance Award. (OPA) This is the highest award given to any middle school band program in the state. Please look at the reminders below and if you have any questions please email me at Nicholas.gibson @clovewr.k12.sc.us

- Please try to arrive at Sullivan Middle School at least 20 min before your scheduled time.

- Parents and students should report to the Cafeteria to Warm-up. Parents are to stay in the warm -up area to wait on their child.

- Students will find Mr. Gibson in the cafeteria to sign in, warm up, and find their room. ( There will be signs upon entry)

- Students will need to bring their iPad (recording) and speaker (If they have one), music and instrument.

- Students will need to dress in their Sunday best for the event.

- no bad behavior at Sullivan Middle School or you may be disqualified

-Students who do not show up to the event will have to pay the $5 registration fee back. (If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson)

- Transportation will only be provided to students who will need a ride to the event. If this is the case contact Mr. Gibson

- Students will check out with Mr. Gibson in the cafeteria before you leave.

- Students who earn a superior will receive a certificate through the state and an individual state medal. (Handed out within 3 weeks of the event)

Sunday, April 3, 2022

Jazz Band Rehearsal Monday and Friday this week after school until 4:30pm

Solo and Ensemble Festival April 22nd at Sullivan Middle School