Band classes are directed by Dr. Cliff Taylor. Parents of all new students are required to contact Dr. Taylor at cliftontaylor@colled.msstate.edu before registering.
The cost will be $135 per student for the Semester. Students enrolling in both band and choir will receive a discount on choir tuition. Please see the registration form for details.
Beginning Band
Beginning Band is offered on a two year rotating basis with Intermediate Band. Students without experience who wish to participate in band should begin with our Beginning Band program. A new Beginning Band class will be offered for the Fall 2022 Semester.
The Beginning Band will meet from 12:00PM – 1:00PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Grace Presbyterian Church.
The age range for Beginning Band students is 10 and up. Elementary and Middle School students will receive performance feedback/grades on an informal basis, primarily through their use of SmartMusic.
Advanced Band
Advanced Band will meet from 1:00PM – 2:00PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Grace Presbyterian Church. Toward the end of the semester, students may be required to come early a few times for additional ensemble practice.
The age range for Advanced Band is experience-based. Students will be involved in full band and ensemble work.
At the conclusion of the semester, parents of High-School-aged students will receive a transcript of their child’s activities and a semester grade. Parents wishing to include this information on a transcript for college admissions may do so. Instructional time in the band class will yield 1/4 Carnegie Units. Thus, students participating for four years can earn 2 Fine Arts units through Band activities.