Dec
21
to Jan 6
Jan
9
4:00 PM16:00
MBHS 8th Grade Concert and Party*
All 8th grade band students will participate in an 8th grade concert and party at their respective high school. This is a great chance for 8th grade students to meet members of the local high school bands. Food will be provided.
*This is a mandatory co-curricular performance that is graded.
Jan
10
4:00 PM16:00
MHS 8th Grade Concert and Party*
All 8th grade band students will participate in an 8th grade concert and party at their respective high school. This is a great chance for 8th grade students to meet members of the local high school bands. Food will be provided.
*This is a mandatory co-curricular performance that is graded.
Jan
17
4:00 PM16:00
Honors Band: Full Band Friday
Honors Band will meet for a required 2-hour rehearsal after school to prepare for recordings.
Jan
20
10:30 AM10:30
Jan
30
8:00 AM08:00
David Brandon Clinic
This is an outside consultant we use to help us improve as musicians, teachers, and students. This event happens during the school day.
Jan
31
4:00 PM16:00
Red Belt Party
Students who completed their Red Belt in beginner band karate are invited to the Red Belt Party.
Feb
4
3:00 PM15:00
Band Social @ Andretti Karting
This optional trip is for students in the 6th-8th grade. There is an additional cost to participate in this trip.
Feb
20
8:30 AM08:30
Concert & Symphonic Pre-UIL Performance
FMS Bands will perform their UIL program during the school day for a set of judges. Students will be bussed to and from the event. Students are responsible to wear their formal concert uniform. Please reference the band handbook for details.
*Events with times listed as “varies” are events that typically last either all day or for the majority of the day but the student’s individual schedule may only be for a small portion of the event.
Feb
21
to Feb 22
Robert Herrings Clinic (Saturday)
Honors Band and Symphonic Band will rehearse with Mr. Herrings. More specific information will be sent out closer to the event.
This is an outside consultant we use to help us improve as musicians, teachers, and students.
Feb
24
4:00 PM16:00
6th Grade Ensemble Contest*
Beginner Band ensembles will practice on the stage during the school day. After school the parents will be invited to attend our recital concert.
*This is a mandatory co-curricular performance that is graded.
Feb
27
8:30 AM08:30
Honors Pre-UIL Performance
FMS Bands will perform their UIL program during the school day for a set of judges. Students will be bussed to and from the event. Students are responsible to wear their formal concert uniform. Please reference the band handbook for details.
*Events with times listed as “varies” are events that typically last either all day or for the majority of the day but the student’s individual schedule may only be for a small portion of the event.
Mar
5
to Mar 7
UIL Concert & Sight Reading Performance (Symphonic and Concert Band)
Students will perform their UIL program and sight read for judges to get feedback for their UIL performance. This performance happens during the day.
A more detailed schedule will be sent out closer to the event date.
Mar
17
to Mar 21
Mar
24
10:30 AM10:30
Mar
27
to Mar 28
UIL Concert & Sight Reading Performance (Honors Band)
Students will perform their UIL program and sight read for judges to get feedback for their UIL performance. This performance happens during the day.
A more detailed schedule will be sent out closer to the event date.
Mar
31
to Apr 1
Apr
18
10:30 AM10:30
Apr
25
10:30 AM10:30
McKinney Music Festival
Beginner and Concert Bands will perform at the McKinney Music Festival held at McKinney High School.
FMS Beginner Band 9:45-10:10 AM
FMS Concert Band 10:10-10:50 AM
Apr
26
8:00 AM08:00
Percussion Flamboree V (Percussion Only)
Percussion students in grades 6th-8th grade will participate in the Percussion concert which is hosted at McKinney High School.
More details will be sent out by Mr. N closer to the concert date.
May
2
10:30 AM10:30
McKinney Music Festival - Honors
Honors Band will perform at the McKinney Music Festival held at McKinney High School. Times will vary and will be published as soon as we know.
May
3
8:00 AM08:00
FMS Band Solo Contest*
Beginner Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Honors Band will perform solos for judges at an assigned time. After their performance students are free to go home.
*This is a mandatory co-curricular performance that is graded.
May
6
6:15 PM18:15
FMS Spring Concert*
This concert is for Honors Band, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band. This concert will be held in the McKinney High School Fine Arts Center. Concert times will be sent out by email closer to the concert date.
*This is a mandatory co-curricular performance that is graded.
May
8
12:00 PM12:00
PEAK Festival - Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band will travel to the Irving Arts Center and perform at the PEAK Festival. Students have a warm up time at 2:00PM, and performance at 2:30PM.
May
8
12:00 PM12:00
PEAK Festival - Honors Band
Honors Band will travel to the Irving Arts Center and perform at the PEAK Festival. Students Warm up at 1PM and perform at 1:30PM.
May
12
4:00 PM16:00
MISD Middle School Concerto Competition
Select Honors Band students will participate in the MISD Concerto Contest. These soloists will perform their solo in front of an audience and family.
More details will be sent out closer to the event.
May
27
to May 31
MISD Summer Band Camp
This is an optional event for all band students. Check out the website for registration details and more information.
Dec
18
6:00 PM18:00
Band Winter Concert*
This concert is for Beginner Band, Honors Band, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band. This concert will be held in the McKinney High School Fine Arts Center. Concert times will be sent out by email closer to the concert date.
*This is a mandatory co-curricular performance that is graded.
Dec
17
4:00 PM16:00
Beginner Band Rehearsal*
This is a required rehearsal for all FMS Beginner Band students. This is to prepare for our performance at the FMS Winter Concert on Tuesday December 12.
*This is a cocurricular event and is graded.
Dec
16
8:30 AM08:30
Honors Band: Elementary Winter Tour
Members of the Honors Band will travel to our elementary schools and perform winter music for the students there! They will miss a day of school to attend this event.
Dec
13
4:00 PM16:00
Honors Band: Full Band Friday
Honors Band will meet for a required 2-hour rehearsal after school to prepare for recordings.
Dec
11
4:00 PM16:00
Dec
5
8:00 AM08:00
David Brandon Clinic
This is an outside consultant we use to help us improve as musicians, teachers, and students. This event happens during the school day.
Nov
25
to Nov 29
Nov
22
8:00 AM08:00
All-District Clinic & Concert
Students who were selected for the McKinney ISD All-District band will miss the day of school working on music with a guest clinician. This is a very high honor!
Nov
15
to Nov 16
All-Region Honor Clinic & Concert
Students who were selected for the Region 24 All-region band will miss the day of school working on music with a guest clinician. This is a very high honor!
Nov
4
to Nov 5
Nov
1
8:00 AM08:00
David Brandon Clinic
This is an outside consultant we use to help us improve as musicians, teachers, and students. This event happens during the school day.
Oct
30
8:00 AM08:00
Phase 2 All-Region*
Select 7th and 8th-grade students will perform memorized major scales, the chromatic scale, and non-memorized music etudes (studies). Students who are chosen in the audition will give an honor concert with a guest conductor.
*Events with times listed as “varies” are events that typically last either all day or for the majority of the day but the student’s individual schedule may only be for a small portion of the event.
Oct
28
5:00 PM17:00
Phase 1 All-Region*
Select 7th and 8th-grade students will perform memorized major scales, the chromatic scale, and non-memorized music etudes (studies). Students who are chosen in the audition will give an honor concert with a guest conductor.
*Events with times listed as “varies” are events that typically last either all day or for the majority of the day but the student’s individual schedule may only be for a small portion of the event.
Oct
25
5:00 PM17:00
MHS 8th Grade Football Night*
This is a fun educational and social event where the band 8th graders accompany the MHS band at a football game. Wear your band shirt.
*This is a required event for all 8th graders who are zoned for MHS.
Oct
25
5:00 PM17:00
MBHS 8th Grade Football Night*
This is a fun educational and social event where the band 8th graders accompany the MBHS band at a football game. Wear your band shirt.
*This is a required event for all 8th graders who are zoned for MBHS.
Oct
23
6:00 PM18:00
Band Fall Concert*
This concert is for Honors Band, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band. This concert will be held in the Faubion Gym.
*This is a mandatory co-curricular performance that is graded.
Oct
18
4:00 PM16:00
MISD All District Auditions*
Select 7th and 8th-grade students will perform memorized major scales, the chromatic scale, and non-memorized music etudes (studies). Students who are chosen in the audition will give an honor concert with a guest conductor during the school day on a date to be announced.
*Events with times listed as “varies” are events that typically last either all day or for the majority of the day but the student’s individual schedule may only be for a small portion of the event.
Oct
16
4:00 PM16:00
All Region Masterclass
Honors Band students will participate in an after school rehearsal with masterclass teachers on instrument specific music.
Students will be fed pizza and water for dinner.
Oct
11
to Oct 15
Oct
4
12:00 PM12:00
Band Forms & Fees Due (remaining balance due)
Band Forms & Fees due on this day. All remaining balances are due this day.
Oct
2
8:00 AM08:00
David Brandon Clinic
This is an outside consultant we use to help us improve as musicians, teachers, and students. This event happens during the school day.
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00
MISD Band Night*
This is an event that combines and showcases all middle school and high school bands in McKinney ISD. This event is for Honors Band, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band. Wear your band shirt. Students must report at 6pm.
*This is a mandatory co-curricular performance that is graded.
Sep
13
5:00 PM17:00
Back to School Social
Join us for our Back 2 School Social! We are SO excited for this new school year and we want to share the excitement and fun with you!!!
Sep
6
12:00 PM12:00
Band Forms & Fees Due (50% minimum payment)
Band Forms & Fees due on this day. You can either pay in full OR a 50% minimum payment by this deadline.
Sep
2
to Sep 3
Aug
30
2:00 PM14:00
Welcome to the Pride Pep Rally
All members of the Concert, Symphonic, and Honors Bands will perform for the entire 6th grade class at the “Welcome to the Pride” event held during the school day.
6th Graders will not perform but will attend and get to watch the band play!
Aug
28
4:00 PM16:00
All Region Masterclass
Honors Band students will participate in an after school rehearsal with masterclass teachers on instrument specific music.
Students will be fed pizza and water for dinner.
Aug
8
8:45 AM08:45
Aug
6
5:00 PM17:00
Jul
31
to Aug 2
Honors Band: Required Band Camp
Students will only be required to be at camp for 2 of the 3 hours. Please see the email sent by Mr. Gaughan about specific times for each section in the Honors Band.