Band Handbook
...coming soon!
The band handbook will include details for band this school year.
About MVIS (6th) & mVMS (7th & 8th) Bands
Mt Vernon Intermediate 6th Grade Band
The 6th Grade band at Mt. Vernon Intermediate is a curricular band that meets during the day to rehearse. Students learn essential musicianship skills from Ms. Cary, Dr. Spangler, and Mr. Ahearn and perform in two concerts during the school year. Students choose an instrument when they complete their instrument 'fitting' in the spring of their 5th grade year. Students transferring to the school district for 6th grade also have the opportunity to join. Please email Ms. Cary if you are planning for your 6th grade student to join the band and have not already registered for the course. Once you have done so, you may use the Paige's Music Rental Site to order your instrument rental and starter pack that will be delivered to the school in time for hte first student day.
Mt Vernon Middle School 7th Grade Band
The 7th Grade band at Mt. Vernon Middle School is a curricular band that meets during the day to rehearse. Students learn essential musicianship skills from Ms. Cary, and other fantastic instrumental instructors.
Students in the 7th grade band have the opportunity to join Jazz band and perform 4 concerts throughout the year.
Mt Vernon Middle School 8th Grade Band
The 8th Grade band at Mt. Vernon Middle School is a curricular band that meets during the day to rehearse. Students learn essential musicianship skills from Ms. Cary, and other fantastic instrumental instructors.
Students in the 8th grade band have the opportunity to join Jazz band and perform 4 concerts throughout the year.