January 23: Reminder: The deadline to sign up for the Honor and Jazz Bands' spring trip is January 30. You must register online at www.music-travel.com. Select "Register a Traveler" Our trip number is 1205-8-42
January 8: Congratulations to the following students for being selected to All-West:
Griffen Beard 3rd Chair Red Band
David Ford 2nd Chair Blue Band
Julia Goldhoff 1st Chair Red Band
Mark Hyman 3rd Chair Gold Band
Braden Jensen 13th Chair Blue Band
Xin Ju 2nd Chair Red Band
Sarah Kang 1st alternate
Grace Kim 3rd Chair Red Band
Johnny Kim 1’st Chair Blue Band
Peter Kim 19th Chair Red Band
Timothy Liang 1st Chair Red Band
Folusho Morafa 1st Chair Gold Band
Sarah Oh 5th Chair Blue Band
Thomas Phan 4th Alternate
Jacob Pierce 4th Chair Red Band
Kristopher Preza 1st alternate
Lisa Su 3rd Chair Blue Band
January 6: Attention students auditioning for All-West!! The correct address for the University School of Jackson is:
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, Tn. 38305
December 6: We will be making a CD of our Winter Concert. The concert will be professionally recorded and you will be able to purchase a CD for only $15. Forms and payment must be turned in by Thursday, December 15. The CD's will be shipped to the band room after the first of the year. Please click here to view the order form.
November 29: It is not too late to contribute to this year's fundraiser!!! We are only halfway to our goal. All families that have contributed by December 5 will be featured in our concert programs and on our CD recordings.
November 29: Reminder - All-West registration forms and ticket request forms are due Friday!! Click Forms to print and fill out the appropriate forms.
November 9: Thank you to everyone who auditioned for this year's Honor Band!! The results are posted in the band room and the folders are ready for pickup. Our first practice is Tuesday, November 15. Please practice your music and come to the first rehearsal prepared.
October 31: Our Fall Skating Party is Friday, November 4 at the Collierville Fun Quest from 5 - 7. The cost is $8.50 which includes entrance, skate rental, and one game of laser tag. Hope to see you there.
October 31: Honor Band audition sign ups are now available!
October 12: Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Jazz Band this year!! Results are posted in the band room. Reminder: Our first practice is Thursday, October 13!!
October 11: We are offering jackets and sweatshirts again this year!! Please click here to print the order form. The order form and payment are due to the company by Friday, October 14. Do not send this to school!!! Orders must be mailed or faxed.
October 7: The Band Master Calendar and After School Practice Schedule have been updated. Click the Calendar link to view the updated files.
October 5: The 8th grade band has been asked to perform at the first annual "Mustang Madness" pep rally on Friday, October 7. Students need to report to the band room at 5:30 for the 6pm performance. The event will last until 7:30pm.
October 3: Attention 6th grade students! The alternate audition piece for Honor Band is now available! See Mr. Turner for a copy.
October 1: Jazz Band and Honor Band audition dates have been moved back one week. The new dates are as follows: Jazz Band - October 11. Honor Band - November 7 and 8.
September 25: Reminder - There will be a brief Band Parent Meeting September 26 at 6:00 pm in the HMS cafeteria.
September 19: The 7th and 8th grade band members have been asked to perform at the Houston Mustang Football game on September 27. Click Letters Home for details.
September 19: Click Here to print the view the Band tee shirt order form.
September 6: The after school help session scheduled for today (September 6, 2011) has been canceled.
August 21: All-West and Honor Band audition music is now available!!! Please click All-West Music to view and print your music. MP3 files are up and running too, but the Real Audio files may take a little longer.
August 8: Welcome Back!!!! Please remember that all Band Fees and contracts are due Friday, August 19.