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McDowell High Band Department
Instructor: Mr. Patrick Young   
The McDowell High School Band Program is in its 13th year under the direction of Mr. Patrick Young. He is a 1990 graduate of McDowell High. He attended Brevard College and UNC-Greensboro, graduating in 1994 with a Bachelors Degree in Instrumental Music Education. He is married to Jill Thompson Young, who is the music specialist at Old Fort Elementary. Their son, Daniel Vance Young is 2 and loves to visit during Daddy's rehearsals.
Class Announcements
SUPERIOR WIND ENSEMBLE
Congratulations to the MHS Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior Rating at the Northwest District MPA Festival on Tuesday, March 16.  The band played extremely well and received a Superior in the Sight-Reading Portion of our contest as well.  Congratulations!!!
SPRING SEMESTER UNDERWAY
This spring promises to be great for the MHS Band.  Our Wind Ensemble traveled to Hickory on March 16 for the annual NW district festival/MPA and received a Superior Rating.  The Jazz Ensemble will perform March 30 at Brevard College along with Brevard's groups.  The NC Symphony is visiting April 14, and Pfeiffer is bringing their Wind Ensemble to perform for our students on April 15.  Our spring concert is scheduled for May 27, 7:00 in MHS auditorium.  Graduation is tentatively scheduled for June 11 (Friday evening).
COOKIE DOUGH MONEY DUE ASAP
Cookie Dough was delivered Nov 5.  2 students still have not turned in all of their money.  When all money is turned in, prizes will be awarded. 
FUNDRAISER ONGOING
You may support the band by going to www.gafundraising.com and entering our organization's code: 374009 and we will receive profits as well if you purchase items from their website. 
PLEASE JOIN WEBSITE
Please click the link on this page and join our band class.  If we can get the majority of parents and students to do this, communication will be so much easier, especially if there is a sudden change of plan.  It only takes a few minutes and will save you/us a lot of headache in the future if we can use this effectively.  Thanks.
Pictures/Files
 Band Handbook 2009-10.doc
2009-10 Handbook. Only the signature pages will be sent home this year. Please email Mr. Young with any questions.
 Grading Requirements for 1st 6 weeks 2009.doc
Grading breakdown of assignments and performances for the 1st 6 weeks 2009.
 Grading Requirements for 2nd 6 weeks 2009.doc
Grading Requirements for 2nd 6 weeks 2009
 Grading Requirements for 3rd 6 weeks 2009.doc
Grading Requirements for 3rd 6 weeks 2009-10
 Grading Requirements for 4th 6 weeks 2009 2010.doc
Grading Requirements for 4th 6 weeks 2009/10
 Grading Requirements for 5th 6 weeks 2009 2010.doc
Grading Requirements for 5th 6 weeks 2009/10
Class Web Pages
Contact Information
Young, Patrick
Click on name to see details.
Discussion Topics
Podcast MHS FIGHT SONG Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 1:56 PM Discuss
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