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Performance Requirements    
     As mentioned earlier, many performances will occur during the course of the school year.  Performances are a mandatory element of the band.  The main goal of our class is to acquire and develop the skills necessary to produce music for public performance.  ...


Instrument Repair    
      Instruments that do not work properly impair the student from participation in class. Instruments in need of repair should be taken to a reputable music store as soon as possible, so that the student can continue to learn his/her music in class. Failure to keep an inst...


Welcome    
     Welcome to the Wilson Middle School Band Program!!!!!  As a member of the band program you have become a very important part of your school and civic community.  You will be studying and performing with a school organization which is visible, disciplined, and hi...


Performance Schedule    
Performance Schedule and Information will be posted in the calendar...


Supplies    

ALL STUDENTS

  • Instrument - clean and in excellent playing condition
  • Music and Folder
  • Music Lyre and Flip Folder for your instrument
  • ...


Instrument Storage and Name Tags    
     Storage space for most instruments is provided in the band room. It is important that every instrument have some type of a name tag on it. Many students use our room, and instruments can easily get mixed up. For that reason, instruments without name tags will not be permitte...


Music    
     Sheet music, class method books, and music folders will be provided for each band student free of charge . Students are expected to take proper care of these supplies. Marks on music should be done in pencil only . Students who lose, damage, or mark music with ink will be ch...


Grades    
     Everything a student does in band is worth a given amount of points. Each student receives class participation points each class period, provided the student pays attention and comes to class prepared, with all required supplies (see list).


Make Up Work    
     Since a live performance cannot truly be "made-up," students who miss a required performance with an excused absence must complete an alternative assignment to earn the missing points. This is not intended as a punishment, but simply a project to substitute for the missin...


Performance Attire    
     The following dress is expected for all performances unless specified by the Band Director. CONCERT DRESS for all performances (except parades) is:
  • UNIFORM POLO SHIRT - ordered from band boosters -...