MCHS BAND

MCMHS BAND LOGO


BAND HANDBOOK, REGISTRATION & CALENDAR LINK

SHEET MUSIC FACEBOOK INSTRUMENT GUIDES


DIRECTORS
Mr. Smith - High School: [email protected]
 Mr. Arnold - Middle School: [email protected]
High School Assistant

EXPECTATIONS
1. Scales (Major, Minor & Chromatic)
2. Playing a Prepared Piece Solo Literature for Your Instrument
3. Sight Reading
4. Percussionist Knowledge of The 40 Essential Rudiments
5. Pep Band
6. Concert Band:
Level 3 - 5 Literature from the Tennesseee Concert Bandmasters list


SCALES
Major Scales: Concert
C, F, G, Bb, D, Eb, A, Ab, E, B, Db and Gb 

Natural Minor Scales:

Concert A, D, E, G and C

Find Major Scales Here:

http://musictheorysite.com/major-scales/list-of-all-major-scales/
Find Percussion Rudiments Here:

The 40 Essential Rudiments are required.
Start at a slow tempo & accelerate to a roll for a minimum of (5) seconds.
The 40 Essential Rudiments can be found at:
https://vicfirth.zildjian.com/education/40-essential-rudiments.html 

CHROMATIC SCALES
1. Flute - C to C, 3 octaves
2. Clarinet- E to E, 3 octaves
3. Saxophones- Low Bb to High F above the staff
4. Trumpet- Low F# below the staff to High C above the staff
5. French Horn / Mello - Low C below the staff to High G above the staff 
6. Trombone- Low E to Bb (second octaves
7. Baritone (Bass Clef)- same as Trombones
8. Tuba or Sousaphone- Low E to Bb (second octave)

PERFORMANCE PREPARED PIECE: 
All Winds - Perform two solos or etudes of your choice.

The choices should be contrasting:
1.Slow, lyrical playing
2. Proficiency in technique and articulation.
3. Any piece Grade 4 or above would be considered appropriate.
4. See Band DIrectors for guidance.
5. Percussion - Students should prepare etude/solo on snare drum 

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

1.      Do I have to audition for the MCHS Band?

a.       No. You will need to have experience in middle school and will need to attend summer band camp and after school rehearsals. However, if you are interested and have never been in the band, please be sure to speak with Mr. Smith and we will interview you.

2.      When is summer band camp?

July 29th - August 2nd: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

3.      May I play in Sports and be in the Band?

a.       Yes. We have numerous band-athletes that participate in sports. This school year we have band-athletes in soccer, softball, baseball, tennis, golf, wrestling, and track.

4.      May I enroll in ROTC and Band?

a.       If your schedule permits, you may participate in both ROTC and Band. We have many students enrolled in both programs who are very successful.

5.      Is there a cost to join?

a.       Yes. The yearly fee is $300. This may be paid in payments after the initial $100 deposit but must be paid in full to participate in All-West Auditions or to attend band trips. If your family has a financial burden, please contact Mr. Smith for alternative arrangements at [email protected]

6.      Are there after-school commitments?

a.       We play at the Munford Game and home football and basketball games.

b.       During Concert Band season, after-school rehearsals are held as needed.

7.      How do I register for the band at Millington Central High School?

a.       If you played a percussion instrument in a band last year, sign up for Percussion.

b.       If you played a wind or brass instrument, sign up for Symphonic Band.

8.       Is there any paperwork I need to complete in addition to registering for classes at MCHS?

a.       Yes. Please click on the Band Online Registration link at the top of this page to complete the information needed by your directors for the band season.

9.      I am a transfer student. What do I need to do?

a.     Contact the MCMHS School at 901-873-8100 to get more information.

10.   Do I need my own instrument?

a.      MCHS Band owns a select number of school instruments. If your student needs an instrument, please email Mr. Smith at ksmith@millingtonschools.



MCMHS BAND LOGO

BAND HANDBOOK, REGISTRATION & CALENDAR LINK

SHEET MUSIC        FACEBOOK        INSTRUMENT GUIDES

DIRECTORS

Mr. Smith - High School: [email protected]

Mr. Arnold - Middle School: [email protected]

High School Assistant


EXPECTATIONS
1. Scales (Major, Minor & Chromatic)
2. Playing a Prepared Piece Solo Literature for Your Instrument
3. Sight Reading
4. Percussionist Knowledge of The 40 Essential Rudiments
5. Pep Band
6. Concert Band:
Level 3 - 5 Literature from the Tennesseee Concert Bandmasters list


SCALES
Major Scales: Concert
C, F, G, Bb, D, Eb, A, Ab, E, B, Db and Gb


Natural Minor Scales:

Concert A, D, E, G and C

Find Major Scales Here:

http://musictheorysite.com/major-scales/list-of-all-major-scales/

Find Percussion Rudiment Here:

The 40 Essential Rudiments are required.
Start at a slow tempo & accelerate to a roll for a minimum of (5) seconds.

The 40 Essential Rudiments can be found at:
 https://vicfirth.zildjian.com/education/40-essential-rudiments.html

CHROMATIC SCALES
1. Flute - C to C, 3 octaves
2. Clarinet- E to E, 3 octaves
3. Saxophones- Low Bb to High F above the staff
4. Trumpet- Low F# below the staff to High C above the staff
5. French Horn / Mello - Low C below the staff to High G above the staff
6. Trombone- Low E to Bb (second octaves
7. Baritone (Bass Clef)- same as Trombones
8. Tuba or Sousaphone- Low E to Bb (second octave)

PERFORMANCE PREPARED PIECE:
All Winds - Perform two solos or etudes of your choice.
The choices should be contrasting:
1.Slow, lyrical playing
2. Proficiency in technique and articulation.
3. Any piece Grade 4 or above would be considered appropriate.
4. See Band DIrectors for guidance.
5. Percussion - Students should prepare etude/solo on snare drum

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

1.      Do I have to audition for the MCHS Band?

a.       No. You will need to have experience in middle school and will need to attend summer band camp and after school rehearsals. However, if you are interested and have never been in the band, please be sure to speak with Mr. Smith and we will interview you.

2.      When is summer band camp?

July 29th - August 2nd: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

3.      May I play in Sports and be in the Band?

a.       Yes. We have numerous band-athletes that participate in sports. This school year we have band-athletes in soccer, softball, baseball, tennis, golf, wrestling, and track.

4.      May I enroll in ROTC and Band?

a.       If your schedule permits, you may participate in both ROTC and Band. We have many students enrolled in both programs who are very successful.

5.      Is there a cost to join?

a.       Yes. The yearly fee is $300. This may be paid in payments after the initial $100 deposit but must be paid in full to participate in All-West Auditions or to attend band trips. If your family has a financial burden, please contact Mr. Smith for alternative arrangements at [email protected]

6.      Are there after-school commitments?

a.       We play at the Munford Game and home football and basketball games.

b.       During Concert Band season, after-school rehearsals are held as needed.

7.      How do I register for the band at Millington Central High School?

a.       If you played a percussion instrument in a band last year, sign up for Percussion.

b.       If you played a wind or brass instrument, sign up for Symphonic Band.

8.       Is there any paperwork I need to complete in addition to registering for classes at MCHS?

a.       Yes. Please click on the Band Online Registration link at the top of this page to complete the information needed by your directors for the band season.

9.      I am a transfer student. What do I need to do?

a.     Contact the MCMHS School at 901-873-8100 to get more information.

10.   Do I need my own instrument?

a.      MCHS Band owns a select number of school instruments. If your student needs an instrument, please email Mr. Smith at [email protected].