Recent ActivityInstructor: 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 ENSEMBLECongratulations 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 UNDERWAYThis 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 ASAPCookie 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 ONGOINGYou 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 WEBSITEPlease 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.
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Class Links  2009-10 District Solo RecordingsWCU has recorded the solos for all-district. Our cuts might not be reflected in the recordings, so you may have to find the exact spots you're working on. Kennedy Center--Perfect PitchMike Myers recorded, mixed, and composed much of the material on this site. It is a lot of fun. The Asheville GentlemenThis is Lloyd Weinberg's group. Mr. Weinberg was my saxophone teacher in college and lives in Asheville. There are some great music samples on his site. West McDowell Junior High BandLink to West Band. Check her links for some cool stuff including rudiments, metronome, etc. |
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