Madison County Middle

Overview

Band

Chorus

MCMS Mustang Band

Joining the Band

Welcome to band! If you have never played an instrument before, this is the perfect place to learn, grow, and to make great music with new friends. I am excited to help you get plugged in. If you have other questions, feel free to reach out to me at psmith@madison.k12.ga.us.

- Mr. Smith

Rising 6th Grade Registration

No experience is needed.  You will learn how to read music and how to play a new instrument when you join.  Students interested in joining band can enroll through Friday, August 8

1. Click the link below to request information.

2. Students will then get to see, hear, and hold the instruments in class before selecting the instrument they will play.

Rising 7th Grade Registration

No experience is needed, but students will need to be prepared to catch up to their peers.  This is possible with the right mindset going in.  Instrument options might be limited based on current instrument needs. Students interested in joining band can enroll through Friday, August 8

If you are already in middle school, or if you are transferring from another school system, please click the link below to request more information.

Rising 8th Grade Registration

Students wanting to join in 8th grade should have prior instrumental experience. Perhaps you are transferring from another school or you have studied through private lessons. Click the link below to request information and Mr. Smith will be in touch.

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. Instruments with a "disposable price tag" tend to break quite easily and are not fully repairable.

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

   • Unless you are using a family instrument, Mr. Smith recommends parents consider rental and purchase options through:

     • Pecknel Music or

       Music & Arts .

     • Do not complete any rental or purchase until you have attended the instrument test drive or have discussed it with Mr. Smith.