Welcome Back!
7th and 8th Grade Band
Welcome Back!
We hope that everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing summer, and we are excited to welcome everyone back for the 2024-25 school year! Below is important TMS Band information all of our parents need to start the school year, such as concert dates, pep band dates, field trip dates, fundraisers, and more. If you have a question or need additional information, contact a director or visit our website www.tmsbands.org.
Band Calendar
All of our concerts, pep band games, fundraisers, and other important events are on our band calendar! Use the links below to access our google calendar and paper calendar.
Band Fees
Below is information on our band fees. All fees are invoiced through My School Bucks. Our goal is for all band fees to be paid by the beginning of October. Please contact a director with any questions or concerns about band fees.
- All band students pay this fee.
- Covers the cost of new music, instrument supplies (reeds, valve oil, slide grease, etc.), classroom supplies (binders, page protectors), t-shirt, and sectional instruction with a professional musician.
School Owned Instrument Rental Fee - $100
- Only for students that play: oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, bari sax, french horn, baritone, and tuba.
- The fee covers the cost of regular care and maintenance on instruments.
Band T-Shirt
Every students is given a band t-shirt as a part of their band fees. We wear our band t-shirts at the pep rallies, football games, and other performances throughout the school year. Fill out the t-shirt size google form below so we know what size to order your student!
Supply List
Below is the supply list for our 7th and 8th grade band classes, as well as helpful links to supplies students need to start the school year.
Woodwinds:
- Clarinet Reeds - click here
- Bass Clarinet Reeds - click here
- Alto Saxophone Reeds - click here
- Tenor Saxophone Reeds - click here
- Bari Sax Reeds - click here
- Double Reeds - Oboe: click here Bassoon: click here
Brass:
- Valve Oil - click here
- Slide Grease - click here
- Trombone Slide Mix - click here
Method Book:
Students should have this book from last school year. If they don't, please make sure you buy the book that corresponds with your students instrument. The book has a green cover.
- Habits of a Successful Beginning Musician - click here
Social Media
Follow us on our band social media pages for information and updates throughout the school year!
Staff Directory
Michael Chambless
Cheryl O'Brien
Assistant Director
Rebecca Reinhardt
Assistant Director
Band Website
Need more information? Visit our band website: www.tmsbands.org