Greetings from the MHMS Instrumental Music Department!
It's that time again: time to rock and roll with Mr. Clark in the bandroom at Merrol Hyde Magnet School. School is in full swing now, and practices have already begun. Whether you're in 6th grade, the senior class or somewhere in between; whether your interest is in Strings, the Jazz Band or the Symphonic Wind Ensemble (band), we've got a place for you. Come in at 7:15 AM on Tuesday mornings for Strings rehearsals (practice for concerts) and immediately following school on Thursday afternoons for Jazz Band. Rehearsals end at 4 PM. See YOU there!
Attention ALL band students--8th grade through seniors. First AND Second Semesters!
You are encouraged to meet regularly on Thursday mornings at 7:15 AM beginning August 26th to rehearse and to prepare for upcoming concerts, as well as to obtain information for Mid-state Band, Mid-state Jazz Band, and Midstate Orchestra. This is the only way that students not in the current semester can participate in performances. For all current students, grades 8 through 12, these rehearsals are mandatory.
You don't know for certain what MHMS Instrumental Music is all about? Check it out. We've got it going from cool classes and rehearsals with Mr. Clark to local gigs on the road and out of town band trips. We've got it all. We're the happenin' place. We do concerts several times a year. And smaller groups of really accomplished musicians even get paying gigs sometimes! Mr. Clark really encourages competitions. The band pays certain fees, and if you make certain groups such as Mid-State and All State Bands or Orchestras, the band pays your weekend expenses! See our website calendar for dates of those upcoming competitions.
Not sure what instrument you might play? No worries. Mr. Clark has been teaching instrumental music for 20 years. He will talk with you about your interests, take a look at the shape of your mouth (also consider orthodontic appliances), and he will help you to decide what's right for you. There are even some school instruments available for those who have a really tight budget.
Everybody has the opportunity to "give back" by participating in our two annual FUNdraisers, the fall pecan sale and the spring MHMS Rockin' Auction, each of which contribute to the thousands of dollars raised each year. EVERYTHING WE DO IS FUN!!!
If you are a band, Jazz Band or strings student, be SURE to get on our mailing list for regular updates on everything! We do all notifications and correspondence by email--NO SNAIL MAIL. So please turn in your email address TODAY. Write to Mrs. Clark and give your FULL name, parents name, PARENTS' email addresses (no student addresses please), grade, which bands you are in, and your phone numbers, home and parents' cell numbers.
So check us out today. Go by the bandroom and see Mr. Clark, email him at school or at home. Or ask one of your friends like Tucker Cowden, John Clinton, Christopher Hurdle, Ruth Choi or Megan Clark. They've been rockin' and rollin' for quite a while now!
And view some of the photographs on our website. The photo gallery is still under construction, so keep checking back.