Welcome to ACMS Jaguar Band

We are so excited to have your young musician in our classes! 
Contact us if you have any questions.

Kenneth Tysick Band Director Kevin Brightup Band Director Alex McMahon Band Director

 

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ACMS 7^th and 8^th Grade Bands

Pioneer League Music Festival 2018- April 25

 

Dear Band Parents and Students,

The Andover Central Middle School 7^th and 8^th Grade Bands will participate in the Pioneer League Instrumental Music Festival on Wednesday, April 25.  The Festival will take place at Mulvane Middle School in Mulvane.   Students will be transported by bus to and from the festival during the school day.   

All 7^th and 8^th grade band students will leave from ACMS at 7:00 AM.  The band room will be open at 6:45.   The 8^th Grade Band will perform at 8:40 and the 7^th Grade Band will perform at 11:20.  Students will need to wear their black band shirts, khaki pants, and dark dress shoes.  We have various 7^th and 8^th grade solos and ensembles throughout the day beginning at 8:20 AM.  Please see the schedule on the back for specific times of all events. 

All of the 7^th grade students and most of the 8^th grade students who are not involved in afternoon solos/ensembles will leave Mulvane at 11:45 to return to Andover.  They will eat lunch at ACMS.  Any remaining 8^th grade students will need to eat lunch at Mulvane.  (8^th grade students will receive a list indicating their return time).  They will need to bring $5.00 to purchase lunch items (burgers or pizza) at Mulvane. They may also bring their own lunch if they prefer.  All afternoon solo and ensemble participants will depart from Mulvane at 1:45 PM.   

It is very important that we have every student on time and participating on April 25th.  We have worked hard on preparing music and it will be important to the whole group for each individual to do their part.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to come and watch.  Please contact us if you have other questions.

Kevin Brightup                                                  Kenneth Tysick                                     Alex McMahon

brightuk@usd385.org                         tysickk@usd385.org                    mcmahona@usd385.org

 

Time	Solo/Ensemble Name		Room
8:24	Josef Haenggi	French Horn	2
8:25	8:40 Performance	Andover Central (8th) - Brightup
8:30	Grace Schaefer	Flute	2
8:36	Savannah Weidler	Clarinet	2
8:42	7th Gr. Sax. Ensemble	Saxophone	2
8:48	7th Gr. Brass Ensemble	Brass	3
8:54	7th Gr. Percussion Ensemble	Percussion	3
9:00	7th Gr. Flute Ensemble	Flute	3
9:24	7th Gr. Clarinet Ensemble	Clarinet	1
9:30	7th Gr. Trombone Ensemble	Trombone	1
10:42	Avery Brass Quintet	Brass	1
10:48	Rerick Clarinet Quartet	Clarinet	1
10:54	Byun Brass Quartet	Brass	1
11:00	Dower Woodwind Trio	Woodwind	1
11:05	11:20 Performance	Andover Central (7th) - McMahon
11:06	Terrell Flute Ensemble	Flute	1
11:42	Anoushka Raju	Flute	3
11:48	Acosta Woowind Quartet	Woodwinds	3
11:54	8th Gr. Percussion Ensemble	Percussion	3
1:18	Caroline Dower	Flute	2
1:24	Lett Trombone Trio	Trombone	2
1:30	Jun Byun	Trumpet	2
1:36	Jamie Ownbey	Tenor Sax	2
1:42	Neal Dennett	Marimba	2

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Andover Central Middle School Band

2017-2018 Schedule of Performances

Saturday,  September 30                    Greater Andover Days Parade for 7^th and 8^th grades 

9 AM- 12 PM

 

Saturday,  November 4                       *KMEA District VI Honor Band for selected  8^th grade

 8 AM- 6 PM at Andover Central High School

Thursday, November 9                       ACMS 6-7-8 Band Concert

                                                                 7 PM at ACMS Gymnasium

Saturday,  November 11                     *Pioneer League Honor Band for selected 7^th and 8^th grade  8AM to 5 PM     at  Clearwater

Monday, November 20                       Night of Jazz-  7-8 Jazz Band Concert

                                                                              7PM at ACHS Auditorium

Saturday,  February 10                       *Southern Plains Honor Band at Andover for selected

 5-6-7 grades   8AM- 8PM at Andover Central

Thursday,  February 15                       ACMS 6-7-8 Band and Jazz Band Concert

7 PM at ACHS Auditorium                              

 

Friday,  February 16                            Friends  Jazz Festival   Jazz Band    All Day

Wednesday,  April 25                          Pioneer League Band Festival   7^th & 8^th     All Day

                                                            @ Mulvane

Saturday,  May 5                                 *Frontier City- Heartland Music Festival    

                                                            7^th and 8^th Grade Bands- All Day

Wednesday,  May 16                          Spring Fling Concert for grades 5-6-7-8 at ACHS

Tuesday,  May 22                                8^th Grade Celebration       8^th Grade Jazz Band plays

 

   Performances are required and are an important part of the student’s grade.

* Denotes optional participation or select groups. 

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17-18 ACMS Band Handbook

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Remind101 ACMS Band Announcements

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***Practice Cards***

Students are expected to practice at least 60 minutes per week (10 minutes six times per week works great!). Please make sure your child is practicing the necessary amount of time, and completing their practice cards accurately. Practice cards are due every week and must be signed by a parent/guardian, even if it is for zero minutes. 

Grading of Practice cards:
60+ minutes: A
40-59 minutes: B
20-30 minutes: C
0 minutes but signed: D
0 minutes, no signature: F
 

 

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