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G.M.S. Red Elephant Band!

The Gainesville Middle School Band programs foster the total musical education and Character development of each member through participation in daily, performance-based ensemble band classes.

-6^th grade band members start in the beginning band program where they are introduced to the three instrumental families utilized in a traditional North American Band: Brass, woodwind and percussion. During the first few weeks, each child learns to read and write music competently while waiting for his/her instrument to be delivered or purchased. Once students have instruments, performance-based music education is the focus of the class. Music history, basic theory, sound production and ensemble performance are key points of focus for the 6^th grade band.
-7th & 8^th grade band members have the opportunity to experience membership in numerous large and small instrumental groups including, but not limited to, the Football Pep Band, pep rally bands, Winter Ensemble, Jazz Band, percussion ensemble and Concert Band. Each February, students are able to perform solos and as members of small ensembles during the Fine Arts Night program at G.M.S. 7th & 8^th grade students are eligible to audition for regional and state level Honor Bands.
GMS Band students are regularly selected as members of the GMEA All-State Band, GMEA 9th District Honor Band, UGA Middle School Honor Band, All-County Honor Band, as participants in regional instrumental clinics and as recipients of the Rotary Scholarship for Music. GMS Bands consistently receive Superior ratings at GMEA District and other regional concert festivals.

The GMS Bandroom phone number (770) 532-6250

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Most documents on our website are in Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Reader in order to view these forms. You may download this free program using the link at the bottom of the navigation window to the left or by clicking on the blue link in this statement.