Good morning MSMS Band!
Here’s your info for the week:
Solo and Ensemble
The Alabama Bandmasters Association Solo and Ensemble Festival will be held at Muscle Shoals Middle School on Saturday, May 4. We have had several students in all 3 grade levels (6th, 7th, and 8th) to sign up to perform at this event. The directors are in the process of getting copies of music to all the kids for them to work on for the event. We will be pulling them out of band class each day to listen to their progress and help to get them ready to play on May 4. I’ll post more detailed info next week concerning the schedule of the day, attire, etiquette, etc. This is always a BIG event for many of our middle school band students. This year promises to be another one!
Spring Concert
The MSMS Bands Spring Concert is Thursday, May 9 in the auditorium at Muscle Shoals High School. The concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. The 6th grade band will perform first, followed by our combined 7th and 8th grade band. We have a lot of FUN and ENTERTAINING, as well as CHALLENGING music planned for this performance. It’s going to be a great way to finish out our performances for the year. All the groups have just kept getting better and better. You will get to see and hear that on display on May 9!
Marching Band Auditions for Current 8th Graders
We will be listening to marching band auditions for our current 8th graders the week of May 6-10. The tryout material has been given to the students so they can begin to work on it. These auditions will take place during the 8th grade band class each morning. Mrs. Hood and I will be going over the material with the brass and woodwinds to help prepare them for the tryout. Dr. Frederick will be working with the 8th grade percussionists on their material.
We are excited to see so many of the 8th grade band kids continue their band journey as they move up to the high school! They will love being a part of the MSHS Trojan Marching Band!
Rachel Wammack Benefit Concert
We need to pack this place out for this concert! This event is to kick-off our fundraising campaign for new band uniforms for the high school band. We need to raise $100,000. We hope you can attend and bring your whole family!
Hawaii Trip Info
Just a reminder to our current 8th graders who are planning to go on the HAWAII trip with the High School Band next spring: The deadline to register and pay the initial deposit is May 1! Here’s a link with more info: https://msband.org/spring-trip-2025-hawaii-info/
Upcoming Dates of Importance
April 24-27 – All State Band in Huntsville
April 26 – NO SCHOOL (Weather Make Up Day)
April 29 – May 3 – MSMS Color Guard Tryouts
May 4 -Solo and Ensemble Festival @ MSMS
May 6-10 – Marching Band Auditions for Current 8th Grade Band Members
May 9 – MSMS Band Spring Concert @ MSHS Auditorium (6th, 7th, & 8th grade)
May 11 – Rachel Wammack Concert @ Muscle Shoals Amphitheater to raise money for new band uniforms for the Trojan Marching Band
May 13 – MSHS Band Banquet (8th grade MSMS Band Members invited to attend! More info coming!)
We made it through ACAP! Now, let’s finish the year STRONG!
Looking forward to a great week!
Seay everyone tomorrow!
