​Joshua Autrey, Director of Bands
joshua_autrey@scps.k12.fl.us

All Band Students:
Thank you for a wonderful Winter Concert!

We are excited to start the spring semester!

Please check SKYWARD and eCampus regularly for weekly updates, recording assignments, and grades.

If your email is linked to SKYWARD thru the school system, you should be automatically receiving any updates thru email.

BEGINNING (BAND 1) STUDENTS:

We will be learning KEY SIGNATURES in relation to our
F Major Scale, Chromatic Scale, and Bb Major Scale
over the next few weeks (Thru January)

There are practice tracks to all scales that will help you learn them.
Please find the QR Code found on the "Practice Habits" page in your book to access all of these tracks.

Parents, make sure your student is practicing at least 3 times a week at home, and a total of at least 1.5 hours per week.
It is very helpful to look up professionals on YOUTUBE
 to demonstrate what their instrument should sound like.
 
Your first few eCampus assignments are published on the online course. Students will need to submit a recording or “Pass Off” this playing check in class.

Currently, MOST students are on the second note and are
passing off the third note. Great tone quality and tuning is key!

Use the TE TUNER Application!
https://tonalenergy.com

Please email me if you have any questions.


Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and Concert Bands

We have a number of events coming up to prepare for!
Be sure to REINFORCE what we worked on in class at your home in practice.
There are assignments on eCampus (SCALES & ALL COUNTY!).
Please practice and submit recordings to pass off.


QUESTIONS?  Contact:   ​joshua_autrey@scps.k12.fl.us

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Instrument Rental
Milwee Middle offers instrument rental for school owned instruments based on availability. We only offer school rentals for "larger" band instruments due to the cost of renting or owning those types of instruments. Smaller instruments will be rented through a local, reputable, music store such as Music Shack, Music and Arts, or Allegro Music.
Please avoid music stores such as Sam Ash, Guitar Center, Amazon.com, Walmart, ect... as they do not specialize in band instruments or offer the correct brands of instruments required to use in our program. Often the instruments these stores offer break easily and cannot be repaired by a certified instrument technician.

LARGE School Owned Rented Instruments include:
Tuba, Baritone, French Horn, Bassoon*

SMALL Rented Instruments from a local store include:
Flute, Oboe*, Clarinet, Saxophone*, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion Kit*

*Students playing these instruments MUST be enrolled in private lessons while enrolled in Band.

For more information contact Mr. Autrey.
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Rental agreement forms will be required and the rental fee is $150 per school year (Fall and Spring Terms).  Summer Rental is $25
  • Instrument rental is also available through local companies so you are encouraged to check out your options to determine what is best suited for your family needs. ​
  • Our Store page provides option to pay School Owned  Instrument Rental payments online if desired.

MPA Festival Update

Congratulations to 

BOTH Concert & Symphonic Bands
for their
STRAIGHT SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE!
at this year's MPA.

The recordings of each band from the festival are up on youtube.

Click here for recordings.

CONGRATULATIONS
Milwee's Jazz Band on your
STRAIGHT SUPERIOR performance at the
​District 6 Jazz Music Performance Assessment
Our recordings can be found on youtube
BRAVO!
Lake Mary - Longwood Summer Band Camp
Summer Band Camp Website (click here)
Camp Dates are TBD for 2020
I would like to extend this opportunity to your student for participation in the Lake Mary - Longwood Summer Band Program. Summer band is a two-week program for students who are enrolled in band at any middle school, home school, or are entering into 9th grade for the 2019-2020 school year. This camp allows students to get an early start on learning an instrument, or a chance to learn new skills for 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th grade. Summer band is also for students who may not have signed up for band, but are interested in trying band for the first time. Summer band provides a relaxed environment where small groups of students who are really excited about band can have fun with their first musical experience!
Mandatory Instrument Fittings
​for Summer Beginning Band
If you are signing up for Summer Beginning Band, you will need to be fitted for an instrument prior to the first day of classes.

Mandatory Instrument Fitting will take place on:
  • TBD

FUTURE MILWEE BAND STUDENTS:  You may also schedule an individual testing date with Mr. Autrey in MAY. Please email joshua_autrey@scps.k12.fl.us for details.
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All summer beginning students must be tested.
Solo and Ensemble
Festival sign-up
active link

Click the link above to access the 
2020 S&E Sign Up Page.
All Signups are due by 
Friday, January 17th

Students must complete this 5 minute sign up form to attend the festival.

Blog Updated: January 16th

Board Positions for 2018- 19

Current Booster Board for 2019-2020:

Cecil Stewart, President
Talika Taylor, VP
Tiffany Dowling, Secretary
Karen File, Treasurer

Thank you for your service to our band!
​Thank you for your interest in the Milwee MS Band Program. In order to better serve you and answer any questions you may have, we ask that you fill out the Milwee MS Band Information Sign-up form so we can add you to our email list. Thank you for helping us connect with you!
Band Store
for Band Apparel
Instrument Specific Checklist 
  • Recommended Brands & Supplies
  • Rental Options
Interested In Private Lessons?
Donations to are greatly appreciated!
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Milwee Spartan Band Boosters has a Facebook group page.  This group is "closed" for the privacy our band community posts.  All Spartan Band students and their family members/guardians are welcome to join our group.  Requests to join the group will be reviewed to verify relationship to our Milwee Band student.