Middle School Band

  

At Marvin Ridge, Beginning Band students require zero prior knowledge of rhythm and note reading, and zero prior experience on their assigned instrument! 

Interested in Joining the Band Program?  

1. Join our Mailing List!

  • On our homepage, click the "Login/Register" Button to get started. Be sure to add your student with the appropriate grade level for the year indicated (5th Grade for the 2023-2024 School Year). If you have previously created an account for an older student, you can log in and add your new student to your account. Instrument: This will be determined later, but take your best guess at what you would like to play!

2. Visit us and try the instruments! March 26th: MRMS, 5pm-6:30pm (Drop-In)

  • Drop by to try the instruments with some of our specialists!
    • Flute - Option for Oboe and Bassoon in Spring\
    • Clarinet - Option for Saxophone in Spring
    • Trumpet - Option for French Horn in Spring
    • Trombone - Option for Trombone in Spring
    • Percussion - Audition Only. Time will be assigned. See step 3

Once you choose an instrument, save the date for our instrument rental meeting with Music & Arts! 

May 7th, 6pm-6:45pm @ MRMS

3. Optional Percussion Audition! 

Is your student interested in trying out for our percussion section? Please email Ms. Johnson to secure a slot for our March 26th visit! latoya.johnson@ucps.k12.nc.us 

More About our Program!

 

  

Concerned about Sports and Academics?

Band is a Yearlong Class, and does not interfere with after-school activities! We highly encourage students to try an instrument in 6th grade as it is the only opportunity to try the program in middle school. Additionally, Band in no way effects your long term academic plans! All students who participate in middle school band are able to quickly complete their language requirements in high school, participate in other arts programs, and meet all of the requirements for selected special programs. Utilize the links below for more details! 

 

Band Student 6-12 Sample Schedule

MRMS Band Curriculum Overview

 

Instruments Available for the 2023-2024 School Year: 

Instrument

Maximum Available Slots

Common Instrument Switches in November

Flute 30

Double Reed/Saxophone/Percussion

Clarinet 30  Double Reed/Saxophone, Percussion
Trumpet 30 French Horn/Baritone/Tuba/Percussion
Trombone 30  Baritone/Tuba/Percussion
Percussion 8 **Audition Only**

 

Instrument Matching Tool

Click HERE to take a short quiz and find out what instrument might be the best match for you! (Note, this does not mean you are required to play that specific instrument, and you will still need to register here at marvinridgebands.org when the link becomes available.)

 

Flute                                                     Clarinet

           

 

Trumpet                                                 Trombone

 

         

 

Common Questions from Incoming Band Families

           

Can I balance Music and other activities?                Can I play sports and be in Band? 

                              

 

 

        Not planning to be a professional musician...                       What about my grades?

                             

 

Check out our MR Band Student Interviews!

   

Parent Interviews

 

Additional Questions? Contact: 

LaToya Johnson: latoya.johnson@ucps.k12.nc.us