Fine Arts

MCMS Mustang Band

Joining the Band

I am excited that you have an interest in our band program!  Registration is handled differently for each grade level, so if you have questions, feel free to reach out to me at psmith@madison.k12.ga.us.

- Mr. Smith

2024-2025 Band Registration Timeline

May 2024 - Rising 6th Grade

  • Mr. Smith will visit each elementary for a "Show & Tell" demonstration. 

  • The session will talk about what it means to be in band, what instruments students can play in band, and it will wrap up with a student question & answer session.

  • Following the elementary school visits, students and parents will need to attend the instrument selection meeting on May 14 to complete their band registration for the 2024-2025 school year.

 

Tuesday, May 14: Instrument Selection Meeting | Drop-in 3:45-7:00 at MCMS

  • This meeting is for any student wanting to join the band.

  • Students will get to try out their top two instrument choices.  7th & 8th grade instrument options will be limited to anticipated areas of need.

  • Instrument selection will allow students to be scheduled in the correct class for the next school year.

  • Pecknel Music will be on hand to assist with instrument tryouts and to answer questions about instrument rentals. 

 

Rising 7th & 8th Grade

  • Current band students do not need to re-enroll for band.  Enrollment for the next school year will be handled in class.

  • For students interested in joining for the first time, the opening of sign-ups will be placed in the morning announcements.

 

Before You Buy An Instrument for Band...

  1. You should be signed up for band.

  2. Mr. Smith should have approved the instrument you have chosen to play. 

    • This is only to ensure there is space available in that instrument section.

    • Generally, this is more important for those starting late in 7th or 8th grade.

  3. Know where to purchase or rent a quality instrument.

    • An instrument is an investment and should not be made so cheaply as to be disposable. 

    • We have vetted music companies that specialize in school band instruments who have trained technicians that are able to service and repair the instruments. 

    • Those two companies are:

      • Pecknel Music

      • Music & Arts

Please do not purchase an instrument from any other business (online or in-person) without first contacting Mr. Smith. This is to protect parents and students from poorly made instruments which only frustrate students who are so excited to learn a new skill.