​With our Fall Concert coming up in two weeks (Thursday, October 25th!), I wanted to share some FAQ’s about the concert.  I went over most of these points in class with students over the past few days.


TUBA and HORN students-- You will need to bring your tuba/horn from HOME for this concert. The classroom set of tubas/horns are too small for our beginner band students to use! Thank you!

When and where is the concert, what time should I have my student report?

Concert Date: Thursday, October 25th -- This FREE concert is at 6:30pm in the Milwee Middle School Gym.  Students should report to the gym, fully dressed with their instruments and music by:

REPORT TIME: Beginners  – 6:00pm.
The concert will conclude just after 7:10, and we will need some great helpers to stay and help clean up. Otherwise, students are dismissed after Symphonic Band performs.  All students must stay for the entirety of the concert!

What are we wearing for the concert?
Beginning band members will be wearing their hunter green Milwee Band T-Shirt, tucked into a pair of black dress pants, black shoes, and black socks with a black belt.  Please wear closed toe shoes, I recommend black flats for female band members.   

What equipment does my student need to bring?

Woodwinds:  Instrument and Music Folder w/ music (please leave your instrument case in the car, or band room cubby!) Folding Wire Music Stand from home.
Brass:  Instrument (leave case in car or band room cubby!) and Music Folder w/ music.  All students must have their own mouthpiece and any students who use a different instrument at school must bring their instrument from home to the concert (Tubas & French Horns). Folding Wire Music Stand from home.
Percussion:  Music Folder w/ music -- beginners need to bring their mallet bag from home.

With our Fall Concert coming up in two weeks (Tuesday, October 23rd!), I wanted to share some FAQ’s about the concert. I went over most of these points in class with students over the past few days.

When and where is the concert, what time should I have my student report?

This FREE concert is at 6:30pm in the Milwee Middle School Gym.  Students should report to the gym, fully dressed with their instruments and music by:

Concert Band  – 6:10pm. (Percussion, if you can arrive at 5:40 to help move equipment, that would be very helpful!)

The concert will conclude just after 7:10, and we will need some great helpers to stay and help clean up.  Otherwise, students are dismissed after Concert Band performs.  All students must stay for the entirety of the concert!

What are we wearing for the concert?
Concert band members will be wearing their white uniform polo shirt (ordered from band boosters), tucked into a pair of black dress pants, black shoes, black socks, and a black belt.  Please wear closed toe shoes, I recommend black flats for female band members.

What equipment does my student need to bring?

Woodwinds:  Instrument and Music Folder w/ music (please leave your instrument case in the car, or band room cubby!)
Brass:  Instrument (leave case in car or band room cubby!) and Music Folder w/ music. 
Percussion:  Music Folder w/ music -- come early to help move equipment/set up please!

Please do not hesitate to contact me for further guidance if you have any questions.

​With our Fall Concert coming up in just two weeks (Thursday, October 25th), I wanted to share some FAQ’s about the concert. I went over most of these points in class with students over the past few days.


When and where is the concert, what time should I have my student report?

Concert Date: Thursday, October 25th.  This FREE concert is at 6:30pm in the Milwee MS Gym. Students should report to the auditorium, fully dressed with their instruments and music by:

Symphonic Band – 6:00pm (help beginners set up, you have to set the example!)
Percussion – If you can arrive at 5:45 to make sure we haven’t missed any equipment, that would be SUPER HELPFUL!

The concert will conclude just after 7:15, and we will need some great helpers to stay and help clean up.  Otherwise, students are dismissed after Symphonic Band performs.  All students must stay for the entirety of the concert!

What are we wearing for the concert?

Symphonic/Jazz band members are wearing their tuxedo uniforms (same as last year!)
*** Our tuxedos will arrived on MONDAY, October 8th, students were given their tuxedo to take home to try on ASAP.  Please try on the uniform ASAP as we can have adjustments made if needed before our concert.  
If you have any issues with your uniform, please email me and bring the uniform item that doesn’t fit to school in a bag with your name on it. It also helps to to include a note that says “too big in arms, too small in waist”, be specific, the more details the better.

What equipment does my student need to bring?


Woodwinds:  Instrument and Music Folder w/ music (please leave your instrument case in the car) .

Brass:  Instrument (leave case in car) and Music Folder w/ music.  
Tubas/Horns: You will be using our set of concert instruments. You will only need to bring your music/mouthpiece from home.

Percussion:  Music Folder w/ music, plus any accessories we will need (we will organize the mallet bag in class on Wednesday)

With our Fall Concert coming up in just two weeks (Tuesday, October 23rd), I wanted to share some FAQ’s about the concert.  I went over most of these points in class with students over the past few days.


When and where is the concert, what time should I have my student report?

Concert Date: Tuesday, October 23rd.  This FREE concert is at 6:30pm in the Milwee Middle School Gym. Students should report to the auditorium, fully dressed with their instruments and music by:

Jazz Band – 5:45pm if you can help set up! 6pm is the LATEST!

The concert will conclude just after 7:10, and we will need some great helpers to stay and help clean up.  Otherwise, students are dismissed after Symphonic Band performs.  All students must stay for the entirety of the concert!

What are we wearing for the concert?

Symphonic/Jazz band members are wearing their tuxedo uniforms (same as last year!)
*** Our tuxedos arrived this week, and were distributed to students on MONDAY, October 8th.  Students took their uniform home with them at the end of the school day, Please try on the uniform ASAP as we can have adjustments made if needed before our concert.
If you experienced a problem with your uniform, email me ASAP!


Leave instrument cases in the car please! Don’t forget your music!

1st, we want to invite you to our upcoming Band Booster Meeting on Tuesday, October 16th at 6pm in the band room!

As we announced at the Band Social, the entire band board are made up of 8th grade parents who are leaving us at the end of this year! If you have a just a few hours per month to help out serving the band and learning how this incredibly important organization works, we’d love for you to come out and see what we’re about! All parents are welcome, the meetings last no longer than 1 hour -- lots of great discussion with what is going on in our band -- we need help! THANK YOU!

I am SOOO excited to announce that our partnership with Lyman HS’s band program is continuing this year by offering Milwee students a chance to get free private help from Lyman HS band students.


Starting on Tuesday, October 16th, Lyman High School band students will be visiting our campus to help our students learn their SCALES, ALL-COUNTY MUSIC, FALL & WINTER CONCERT MUSIC, and other FUNDAMENTALS of performance. Students will also be able to ask for help on any other assignments and “PASS OFFS” that need to be completed.

All Grade levels, classes, and ability levels are encouraged to attend (Beginners, Concert, Symphonic, and Jazz!)


Don’t miss this opportunity to get free, and very useful help on your instrument. I will be on site the entire time, rotating around and helping students/mentors throughout the process. It’s a great chance for students to improve and learn from really talented High School Musicians. Plus ITS FREE!!!!


We will be meeting on Tuesday’s between October 16th and November 13th (with a break on Election Tuesday, November 6th). The times will be from 4pm until 5:30pm, weekly.


No pre-signup is necessary, just show up to get extra help!