CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AMS 8th GRADE BAND

GRAND CHAMPIONS 2009 - MUSIC IN THE PARKS - St. Louis

1st out of 20 Bands with a score of 97 out of 100

The 7th Grade Band placed 3rd with 95 out of 100

Click here for the St. Louis Trip Agenda 2009 Archive

Click here of the 2009 Beginning Band Trip Agenda Archive

 

Forty Four Members were selected to the All-West TN 2009 Honor Band

Congratulations to the 8th grade band ! Superior Ratings in all captions from every judge at the 2009 West TN Concert Festival.

Congratulations to the 7th grade band ! Superior Ratings in all captions from every judge at the 2009 West TN Concert Festival.

 
8th Grade Band - Best Overall Band - St. Louis Music in the Parks Festival - 1st out of 17 Bands
7th Grade Band - 2nd Place - St. Louis Music in the Parks Festival - 2nd out of 17 Bands
 
David Ryan
Band Director
 
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2008-2009 Band Booster Officers and Representatives
Tami Lancaster, President
Irene Montanez, Vice President
Karyn Freidt, Treasurer
Janet Marts, Co-Secretary
Nicole Johnson, Co-Secretary
 
Linda Roe, 8th Grade Representative
Gina Alexander, 6th Grade Representative
Kathy Eidson, 7th Grade Representative
Concert Festival - 7th Grade Band - March 11th Superior Ratings from every Judge ! Superior Rating in Sight Reading

Concert Festival - 8th Grade - March 12th Superior Ratings from every Judge in every caption. Superior Rating in Sight Reading

All West TN Honor Band Clinic - Cannon Center
Honor Band Students
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009

Honor Band Schedule

7th Grade MidWest Rehearsals

(Thursday) January 22nd from 4:00 to 5:45 Guest Conductor @ AMS

(Thursday) February 5th from 4:00 to 5:45 Guest Conductor @ AMS

(Saturday) February 28, 2009 9:00 - noon @ AHS - CD recording session, Video Session,Professional Photograph Taken

AMS 8th Grade Band Concert for Shelby County Music Teachers
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 @ Arlington High School Be seated on stage in full uniforma at 7:40 a.m.
The actual performance begins about 8:40 and should conclude about 9:00. Students will go to the AHS Band Room after the performance for dismissal. Parents pickup at 9:30 a.m.

AMS Friendship Dance
Friday, February 13, 2009
Chaperones needed
4:00 – 6:00
West Tennessee Concert Band Festival
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @Ridgeway Middle School – 7th GR Band
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 @Ridgeway Middle School – 8th GR Band
Solo and Ensemble Festival
Saturday, April 4, 2009 @ Arlington High School
6th, 7th and 8th Grade Band Members
Music in the Parks Festival – St. Louis
Saturday, May 2, 2009
7th and 8th Grade Bands
AMS Spring Band Concert
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ Arlington High School
1st Concert - 1:45 6th Grade Band and 7th Grade Band
2nd Concert - 3:30 6th Grade Band and 8th Grade Band
Arlington Middle School 8th grade band - 1st Place - Music in the Parks Festival 2008
Arlington Middle School 8th grade band - Grand Champion- Music in the Parks Festival - 1st out of 17 Bands
Arlington Middle School 7th grade band - 2nd Place - Music in the Parks Festival 2008
Both Bands ranked above every High School, Junior High School and Middle School.
Dr. Bobby Webb, Superintendent, directed our 8th Grade Band at our 2008 Spring Concert. Thank you Dr. Webb !
Band T-Shirts will bedistributed to those who have paid the $100 Band Participation Fee.
The 8th grade band performed for the City of Arlington on Sunday, November 11th at 3:00. Musical Selections included : The National Anthem, You're A Grand Old Flag, Purple Heart, Marches of the Armed Forces and God Bless America. Scroll Down for 6 new Pictures. 
The 8th Grade Band performed for the AMS Faculty on Thursday, November 8th. Thank you for an outstanding performance.
7th and 8th grade band members participated in the All West TN auditions in Jackson, TN on December 8th. Arlington Middle School ranked 1st in West TN with the most students selected. Forty-six students from AMS will perform at the Canon Performing Arts Center on February 2, 2008.
The 7th Grade Band performed for the AMS Faculty on Thursday, November 1st. Congratulations on a job well-done. 
Arlington Middle School 8th grade band - Grand Champion- Music in the Parks Festival - 1st out of 17 Bands
Arlington Middle School 7th grade band - 2nd Place - Music in the Parks Festival 2008
Both Bands ranked above every High School, Junior High School and Middle School
 
1st out of all schools - 44 students chosen for the All West Tennessee 2009 Honor Bands
Superior Rating All Judges- Stage Performance and Sight Reading Performance - 8th Grade Band - West Tennessee Concert Festival - 2008 - every sub-caption Superior
Superior Rating All Judges - Stage Performance and Sight Reading Performance - 7th Grade Band - West Tennessee Concert Festival - 2008
1st out of all schools- 46 students chosen for the All West Tennessee 2008 Honor Bands
1st place trophy - 8th Grade Band - Music in the Parks Festival in St. Louis on April 21, 2007
2nd place trophy - 7th Grade Band - Music in the Parks Festival in St. Louis on April 21, 2007
Best Overall Band Award - 8th Grade Band - Music in the Parks Festival in St. Louis on April 21, 2007
Superior Rating - Sight Reading Performance - 8th Grade Band - West Tennessee Concert Festival - 2007
Superior Rating - Stage Performance - 8th Grade Band - West Tennessee Concert Festival - 2007
Superior Rating - Sight Reading Performance - 8th Grade Band - West Tennessee Concert Festival - 2007
Superior Rating - Stage Performance - 7th Grade Band - West Tennessee Concert Festival - 2007
Superior Rating - Sight Reading Performance - 7th Grade Band - West Tennessee Concert Festival - 2007
1st out of 71 schools - 36 All West Tennessee 2007 Honor Band Students selected
404 Medals Awarded - Solo and Ensemble Festival - 2007
2007 Veterans Program Performance

 

2006 - 2007 Honor Band Students
2005 - 2006 Honor Band Students
36 students selected to the All West Tennessee Honor Bands
25 students selected to the All West Tennessee Honor Bands
AMS ranked 1st out of 71 schools in West Tennessee
AMS ranked 1st in West Tennessee
If you wish to listen to the All West TN Honor Band Audition Music, visit the WSTBOA SITE
8th Grade Band Seating Chart 2007-2008  
7th Grade Band Seating Chart 2007-2008  
6th Grade Band Morning - Seating Chart 2007-2008  
6th Grade Band Afternoon - Seating Chart 2007-2008  
7th Grade Beginning Band- Seating Chart 2007-2008  
Print - Medical and Trip Form - Information
St. Louis Trip Agenda - 2006-2007 Reference only
Constitution and By-Laws
The 2008-2009 $100 Participation Fee is due now for all students. This fee takes care of solo and ensemble, All West Auditions, CD recording of the Spring Concert, Band T-shirt and more. Please make checks out to: AMS Band Boosters. 2008-2009 Band Activities have been posted below. The first St. Louis Payment of $75 was due November 15, 2008. The final payment of $75 was due on January 15, 2009. Make checks to: AMS Band Boosters. Full payments are welcome at this time. Please drop the payment in the band box. Thank you !
 
 
2006-2007 Arlington Middle School 8th Grade Band
These costs include band pants - approximately $25, band shoes, approximately $25, and the St. Louis Trip $150.
Students who do not make the shoe or pants payment date will have to order the shoes on-line (Dinkles.com - white glide shoe) and visit Landau Uniforms on Madison Avenue to order the pants. Ask for Wayne Holzmer and order white band pants. See address below.
LANDAU UNIFORMS, INC
1004 MADISON AVE
MEMPHIS,TN 38104
Phone: (901) 523-9655 Fax: (901) 523-9795
 
Veteran's Day Program 2006
 
Students can drop payment checks in the Band Mail Box in the Band Room.
All AMS band members are expected to practice at home for 30 minutes every day and private lessons are recommended for all students.
Grading System

A

93-100

B

85-92

C

75-84

D

70-74

F

Below 70

7th and 8th grade students are required to prepare the 12 Major Scales and the Chromatic Scale.
If you are using a school instrument this year, the usage fee is $50.00. This fee is due now.
 
Sixth Grade Band 2006-2007
 
Sixth Grade Band 2006-2007
2006-2007 Arlington Middle School 8th Grade Band Officers
2nd place trophy - 7th Grade Band - Music in the Parks Festival in St. Louis - 2006
3rd place trophy - 8th Grade Band - Music in the Parks Festival in St. Louis - 2006
280 Medals Awarded - Solo and Ensemble Festival - 2006
206 Medals Awarded - Solo and Ensemble Festival - 2005
Superior Rating - Stage Performance - West Tennessee Concert Festival - 2006
Superior Rating - Stage Performance - West Tennessee Concert Festival - 2005
Superior Rating - Sight Reading - West Tennessee Concert Festival - 2005
The AMS Band received Superior Ratings in every category from every judge at the 2005 West Tennessee Concert Festival.

AMS was the only Middle School with two bands receiving Superior Ratings from every judge at the West Tennessee Concert Festival in 2007.

Sixth Grade Band 2004-2005
Sixth Grade Band 2004-2005
Faculty Performance - Spring 2006 - Flute Quartet
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Previous News for 2008

The 8th Grade Band performed Sunday, November 9th, at the Depot Square in Arlington. The program was dedicated to World War II Veterans with performances of "American Patrol, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, American Anthem, Marches of the Armed Forces, and God Bless America." Congratulations to the band for an inspiring celebration of music. Thanks to Hugh Lamar, Vice Mayor of Arlington for the organization of the event.

Previous Notes for the Veterans Program: Band students should report to the performance site by 2:25. Students must be in full uniform. Please bring music and instrument. The school will be locked. All stands and chairs and percussion equipment will be ready for you when you arrive. Percussionists must bring sticks and mallets. Tuba players must bring mouthpieces. Parents are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. The program begins at 3:00 and should be completed by 4:00.

The 7th Grade Band performed for the Faculty on Thursday, November 6th. The band received a letter after the performance. "What a stunning performance this morning! It was certainly wonderful and inspiring way to start the morning for all staff and teachers here at AMS. I'm sure your talent and the obvious hard work and dedication you displayed this morning impressed everyone at your performance. I think that you all have shown us how well determination and practice can pay off. Thank you again for your extremely professional and amazing presentation!"

7th and 8th graders have been registered for All West Tennessee Auditions scheduled for December 13th in Jackson, Tennessee. Students who have paid the AMS Band Participation Fee will be allowed to make the trip. A schedule will be sent home once WTSBOA finalizes performance times. This will occur a few days before the trip, so make plans for an All Day event until you receive your bus assignment and performance time.

Arlington’s Veterans Day Program
Arlington Middle School 8th Grade Band
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Depot Square
3:00 p.m.
All West Honor Band Auditions
Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ Jackson University School
7th and 8th Grade Only (possibly one or two 6th graders)
AMS Winter Band Concert
Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ Arlington High School
1st Concert - 1:45 6th Grade Band and 7th Grade Band
2nd Concert - 3:45 6th Grade Band and 8th Grade Band
AMS Friendship Dance
Friday, February 13, 2009
Chaperones needed
4:00 – 6:00
West Tennessee Concert Band Festival
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @Ridgeway Middle School – 7th GR Band
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 @Ridgeway Middle School – 8th GR Band
Solo and Ensemble Festival
Saturday, April 4, 2009 @ Arlington High School
6th, 7th and 8th Grade Band Members
Music in the Parks Festival – St. Louis
Saturday, May 2, 2009
7th and 8th Grade Bands
AMS Spring Band Concert
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ Arlington High School
1st Concert - 1:45 6th Grade Band and 7th Grade Band
2nd Concert - 3:45 6th Grade Band and 8th Grade Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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