Mr. Nyle Taylor (Band)

NO MORE AFTERSCHOOL PRACTICE FOR BEGINNERS DUE TO MARCHING BAND PRACTICE FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Marching Band rehearsal will take place MONDAY-THURSDAY 3:15-4:15pm (with the exception of Wednesday 4/26).

Beginning Band can participate in the Memorial Day Parade on
Wednesday, May 31st. They may wave flags and distribute goodies to the public.



MARCH MADNESS HAS BEGUN!!

GAME NIGHT FRIDAY                                  
MARCH 11TH, 6:30-8:30PM                          
                                                                
PERFORMANCE @ BROOKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
SATURDAY, MARCH 18TH, 11:15-1:15PM     
--->Click Here For Brooks Performance Permission Slip<---
                                                                 
REGIONAL CONTEST                                    
SATURDAY, MARCH 18TH, 12:45-4:15PM       

--->Click Here For District Contest Permission Slip<---          
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PARENTS!!
PRACTICE LOG ARE
WORTH 15% OF GRADE!!!

To ensure that your hard earned $$$ is being put to good use, Practice Records will be collected
EVERY WEDNESDAY
effective Wednesday, February 1st, 2017. Please be sure to approve your child's hard work before submission.
     ---->PRINT PRACTICE LOG HERE<-----
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Buy a McKinley Band Wreath
McKinley Band Wreath Fundraiser 2016.pdf
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MANDATORY AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL!!

Thursday, December 8th
5-6:15pm

Students are to arrive to rehearsal WITH their concert attire.

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CONCERT ATTIRE

GIRLS

  • Navy blue pleated skirts (kids for less, clearance rack had some ranging from $2.99 to $7.99, think regular pricing was $9.99 to $12.99)
  • White long sleeve peter pan shirt (kids for less $9.99)
  • White opaque tights (kids for less has a 2-pack for $2.99)
  • Black shoes
BOYS
  • Navy blue pants (can be bought at kids for less,  pricing was $7.99 to $16.99 depending on size that is needed)
  • White long sleeve ozford dress shirt (kids for less had some on clearance for $3.99 and regular pricing $9.99)
  • Navy blue/black socks 
  • Black shoes
  • Black belt (no undies/boxers showing please)

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Come Support Our Fundraiser!

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admission:

$2 per person - concessions will be sold

GET READY FOR

GAME NIGHT!

Friday, November 4th

@ McKinley Jr. High

6:30pm – 8:30pm

There will be something for everyone: karaoke, bingo, board games, basketball and musical chairs

 

join us for lots of fun and games! concessions will be on sale and there will be raffles and prizes! you don’t want to miss out! So kids grab your parents and join us for game night!!



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Thornwood Band Day!!
McKinley Junior High 8th graders were invited by Mr. Sanders and Mr. Tapley to their first annual "Band Day"! The 8th graders got to practice with the high schoolers in the Thornwood band room, receive small group lessons from high schoolers, eat with the high schoolers, and perform at the Thornwood football game!

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EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY!!

Concert and Symphonic Band students can come before or after school and earn extra credit by mentoring a beginning band student in a manner that will inspire a legacy of excellence!!

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Instrument Petting Zoo Success!!

Thanks to All who attended the Instrument Petting Zoo. We now have a Beginning Band of 46 students!!!

Beginning Band Rehearsal
Monday-Friday, 8-8:35am

If You Missed the Instrument Petting Zoo

Please email me NO LATER THAN Tuesday, September 6th.
It will be very difficult for your child to catch up in the curriculum after this date.


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My Email
[email protected]

After School Practice
Monday-Friday, 3:06-4:00pm
Your child is responsible for contacting you and arranging transportation if they would like to stay after school to practice.

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PERFORMANCE DATES

•Fall Concert:                  
Thursday, October 20th    
7pm-8pm                        
                                     
•Winter Concert:             
Thursday, December 8th  
7pm-8pm                       
                                     
•IGSMA Contest:             
Saturday, March 18th       
                                     
•Spring Concert:              
Thursday, May 4th           
7pm-8pm