PROGRAM OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE: · McClure Bands consistently receive Superior ratings at the Georgia Music Educators Association LGPE Festival · Many McClure students are chosen each year as members of the District 12 GMEA Honor Band · Each year we have students audition for and make the Georgia All State Band
We feed into three nationally recognized high school band programs: Allatoona, Harrison, and Kennesaw Mountain. It all begins here!!!
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time outside of class is needed for Band? Band does not require any commitments outside of class. All rehearsing is done during the school day!
Does it cost a lot of money to be in the Band? No!!! Some of the more expensive instruments are owned by the school. We provide those for your child to play, free of charge. Other instruments can be rented for $25-$40 per month.
Is it hard to learn a Band instrument? Nope! We start from the very beginning with how to hold the instrument and read music, then move to playing single notes, and continue with putting those notes into songs! We move at a pace that is right for YOU and you will be amazed at quickly you improve on your instrument!
How do I know what instrument I should play? Click HERE for more information on each of the instruments we offer
OUR STUDENTS ARE TALENTED!!
We consistently have students make Honor Band and All State Band each year. In addition, we showcase a few of our amazingly talented musicians on our Holiday Concert, where they play a solo accompanied by the full band. These students were just like you in 6th grade - they walked into our room not knowing how to play a note, but grew into these amazing young musicians!!
Click on a link below to hear a solo on that instrument: Euphonium Clarinet
OUR CONCERTS ARE ENTERTAINING!! We play music that kids and audiences love! Past performances included the music from Star Wars, Moana, Frozen, Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and Prince, just to name a few. We perform at least 3 concerts per year. You will be AMAZED at the progress students make from concert to concert!
Click here to listen to a sample of our performances.
Sounds of McClure Band Concert!
The Sounds of McClure Band Concert is the culmination of our year! This is a Chastain Park-type of event, and is a community favorite!! We showcase each grade level, our Jazz Band, and our Drumline. We love playing new pop, rock, and jazz music at this concert, as well as some of the classics! Bring your picnic basket and enjoy dinner while listening to your child perform!!
Once you're in the Band, you're always a member of the McClure Band Family!!! The picture above shows last year's alumni group, who returned to perform a song with us at the Sounds of McClure Event!!
WE OFFER LOTS OF EXTRA OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE MUSIC!
DRUMLINE - Drumline meets every Wednesday morning from 8:00-9:00 a.m. - Any Band student can be in Drumline, even if you play a woodwind or brass instrument!!! - Drumline performs at the opening and closing ceremonies of the McClure Olympics. - Learn fun cadences while improving your ability to read rhythms!
Click here to listen to the drumline at the school Talent Show. Click here to watch the drumline performance at the Opening Ceremonies of the McClure Olympics.
JAZZ BAND - We perform fun and entertaining music from not only jazz artists, but pop and rock as well: Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Journey, Black Eyed Peas, Bruno Mars, Earth,Wind & Fire, Adele, Bon Jovi, and the B52s! - We perform at various places in the community each year: Georgia Aquarium in December, and The Big Shanty Festival-Downtown Kennesaw!
Click HERE to hear a recording of the McClure Jazz Band at the Georgia Aquarium!
We want you to enjoy playing music, to be successful on your instrument, and to make magic happen in your concerts! Don't miss out on the friendships, the fun, and the great music!