Uniform orders are due September 30, 2022.  

If you did not get sized for a uniform at the Welcome Meeting, please refer to the chart below for sizing information.  We encourage you to order a size that allows for room to grow as they will be worn all 3 years of middle school.  New uniforms will shrink when washed.  If you wish to purchase a used shirt, you may want to order a size larger than you would a new shirt.  

If you order a used uniform and we are sold out of that size, we will email you to let you know that you need to order a new item.

Uniforms for concert band and orchestra consist of a light blue Instrumental polo, a dark blue Instrumental sweater, khaki pants, dark (non-athletic) shoes, and dark socks.  One score at festivals is uniformity so having all uniform components is important.   If you are unable to afford the uniform at this time, please email Mr. S. or the Boosters.

If you have general questions about the uniform or ordering, please email Marisa Sherman

Uniform Order Form

 Rehearsal Schedule Moving Forward as of 9/19/22:

Concert Band - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:05 AM, playing first note

String Orchestra - Tuesday and Thursday 8:05 AM, playing first note

Morning Door Holders

Looking for ways to help? 

Morning Door Holders

We need your help to hold the doors for morning rehearsals!  To make it easier on the staff and students, volunteers are allowed stand at the front entrance of MRMS to open the door for students as the enter the building.  Please plan to arrive at 7:45.  If there is not a Magothy staff available Mr. S will greet you at the front doors at 7:45. This is such a simple task that makes a huge impact.  Students can get to the practice area much faster if they aren't having to stay and hold the door themselves. And an added BONUS - you get to greet all of these masterful musicians :)

Volunteers should only let music students into the building, all others can use the main door and buzzer to gain access to the school.  

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Location: MRMS Main Doors

Sign up here!

Performance Opportunities

Students will have opportunities to participate in the following ensembles: Concert Band, Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble. These groups are voluntary, however, rehearsal attendance is mandatory to be a member. Carpools are encouraged.

Regular rehearsal schedule for the year:

Concert Band: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 8:05 a.m.

Orchestra: Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:05 a.m.

Jazz Band: Tuesday after school

Percussion Ensemble: Wednesday morning at 8:05

Placement auditions will determine what parts students will start the year with. Placement in the ensemble can change based on the director's discretion, additional placement auditions later in the year, and challenges. Challenges allow students to potentially move up their seating after the initial audition.

ALL STUDENTS, EVEN BEGINNERS, WHO ATTEND REHEARSALS WILL BE MEMBERS OF THE ENSEMBLE. These auditions only to determine seating placement.

What should the student have prepared for the audition?

• Literally anything they can play that they are comfortable with playing and gives a good representation of their ability. 
• This could be a solo, a song from a previous year, even a scale
• It should be at least 8 measures long, and no longer than 30 seconds due to time constraints

Beginners are welcome but do not have to audition for seating.

Only the following instruments should report on the following days:

9/8 (Thursday) - Violin

9/9 Friday - Flute

9/12 (Monday) - Clarinet/Saxes

9/13 (Tuesday) - Viola, Cello, Bass

9/14 (Wednesday) - Percussion

9/15 (Thursday) - All strings (String Orchestra)

9/16 (Friday) - All brass (Trumpet, Baritone, etc)

9/19 (Monday) - Full Concert Band