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Beginner Band Course Description The Beginning Band is designed to provide students with an introductory experience on band instruments. Curriculum for this course is an extension of the skills and concepts introduced in General Music classes. Beginning Band is open to all Sixth Grade students. Prior instrumental music experience is not required. |
Concert Band Course Description Concert Band requires some previous playing experience in band or director’s approval. This course is open to all students who have achieved a minimum level of proficiency on a band instrument. Of primary importance in the program is the development of tone quality, fingering techniques, sight reading techniques and flexibility. Concert Band is a performing group and members are expected to participate in all performances. |
Symphonic Band Course Description The Symphonic Band is an ensemble of students with exceptional musical ability which is determined through a special audition given by the director. The Symphonic Band will perform the most advanced of the band literature at concerts, community events, and in contests throughout the school year. After school and/or evening rehearsals and concerts are required. |
The College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), Music for All (MFA), and National Band Association (NBA) are dedicated to the attainment of a high level of excellence for bands and band music at all levels of instruction. The Dr. William P. Foster Music Education Alliance “Award of Excellence” recognizes quality programs serving historically disadvantaged student populations. This exciting national initiative honors select educators, and their band programs, which are challenging students and reaching a high level of excellence. The Brownsville Independent School District is extremely proud to announce that not only was the Oliveira Middle School band named as one of the three winners from the Southwestern Division of the nation, but it was also selected as the 2018-2019 Dr. William P. Foster Project - Award of Excellence / National Winner! Sincere congratulations go out to the Oliveira Middle School band members, Principal, Cynthia Castro, Head Band Director, Gaspar Garcia, and Assistant Directors Michael Kuntz, Robert Barron, and Jose Manzano. |
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OMS Band Performances
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The Mark of Excellence project, an initiative of The Foundation for Music Education, seeks to recognize and award outstanding achievement in performance by high school and middle school bands, choirs and orchestras. Over 275 schools from across the nation entered this prestigious competition in hopes of being named one of the commended or national winners. Groups that enter the contest receive immeasurable feedback from the judges who are selected from among the finest music educators in the country. Judges for this year were Mark Camphouse, Eugene Corporon, Anthony Maiello and Thomas Fraschillo. The top 25% of entrants are recognized as National Winners, with the second 25% named as Commended Winners. The Oliveira Middle School Band has had a long standing tradition of excellence dating back to the first year of the school’s existence. For the 2nd time consecutively in school history, the Oliveira Middle School Band is the recipient of the National Winner Award from The Foundation of Music Education! By accomplishing this amazing task, they have earned themselves the honor of being named one of the elite middle school bands in the entire United States. The band was under the direction of Gaspar Garcia, Victor Franco, Mike Kuntz, Robert Barron and Erica Casanova. Principal for Oliveira Middle School is Cynthia Castro. Congratulations to the students and directors for all of your hard work and dedication. You are another example that makes BISD the Best Choice! |
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Mr. Music
1425 Ruben Torres Blvd. Brownsville, TX Tel: 956-542-2503 |
Melhart Music Center
3325 N. 10th Street McAllen, Tx. Tel: 956-682-6147 |
Texas Band and Orchestra
301 N. McColl Rd. Ste I McAllen, TX Tel: 956-683-0700 |
Cortina's Music Service
1000 E. Elizabeth St. Brownsville, TX Tel: 956-639-3800 |
