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Supplies Link

Here are a few web-sites where you can purchase any needed music supplies.College StationThorn Music Center702 University Drive East260-3200jmaclaskey@thornmusiccenter.comSee them in the news: Click hereBryanwww.stringandhornshop.com - Local music store for purchasing instruments, supplies (tuner and pickup, reads, mouthpieces etc.) and music.119 North Main StreetBryan, Texas 77803(979) 779-85481-800-613-9954E-mail us at gstrings@suddenlink.netConroeMontgomery County Music Center, Inc.930 W. Dal ...

Technique Improvement

PracticeThe Importance of Home PracticeThe Importance of Home Practice Daily practice is the lifeblood of our band program. You must practice in order to reinforce concepts covered in class and to develop the necessary skills on your instrument to become a top-notch musician. Students are expected to take their instruments home everyday. You will never have a day where you don't have something to work on.Have a "Practice System"Warm-up Time: Play through the warm-up exercises introduced in class ...

Sheet Music

Here are a couple of web-sites where you can purchase a variety of music.www.rbcmusic.com - Sells printed music, method books. Great source if you lose your music book, need to purchase a solo or ensemble, etc.www.jwpepper.com - This web site includes a searchable music database that contains recordings of many of the pieces we play in band class. www.percussionconstruction.com A great website to get quality percussion keyboard and timpani mallets at affordable prices.www.southernmusic.com - Sel ...

All Region Band

Highly motivated students are encouraged to audition for the Region 8 All Region Band. Earning a chair in the All Region Band is the first step to earning a chair in the Texas All State Band. AMCHS has had numerous students earn positions in the Texas All State Band.  Recently the following students have been members of the All State Band:  Kyle J.  Trombone, Brennan L. Trumpet, Yong O. flute, Michael H.  Euphonium.  Membership in the All State is one of the highest honors a band membe ...

UIL Solo & Ensemble

Students in the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band are required, and Concert Band members are strongly encouraged  to participate in the Region Solo and Ensemble Contest which is held each February.   Participation in State Solo and Ensemble is optional and the student and parent must make arrangements to participate in this competition.   Solos and Ensembles are rated according to difficulty, Class 1 (difficult), Class 2 (medium difficulty), Class 3 (easy).All ...

Band Camp

WTAMU Band Camp InformationJuly 11-23, 2010WTAMU Band Camp Audition Music LinkWTAMU Pictures from 2007, 2008,and 2009 Band CampMr. Dixon's Pictures from Band CampCongratulations to our many award winners at the 2009 camp!Ashley P. - Marching Band AwardAnthony J. - HS Flute Ensemble AwardJacob A. - MS Trumpet Ensemble AwardJacob C. - White Band Most Outstanding MemberAbby C. - Best Beginner Drum MajorRegan S. - MS Percussion Ensemble AwardCharlie H. - Jazz Band AwardAMCHS - Most HS Students Atten ...