Trojan Band
Jean McClung Middle School
3000 Forest Ave.  Fort Worth, TX 76112
School Office:  817-815-5300

Cara Goings - Band Director 
cara.goings@fwisd.org
 
Fort Worth Symphony Brass Quintet concert during 1st period.
May we suggest the following music instrument retailers:

 

Mr. E's Music Supercenter

1320G Airport Frwy

Bedford, TX 76022

817-545-1103

mr-e-music.com


Rivard Brothers

2425 W. Arkansas Ln Ste A

Arlington, TX 76013

817-459-2263

rivardbrothers.com



Johnny Paul's Music Shop

10450 E. Bankhead Hwy
Aledo, TX  76008

817-441-9003

johnnypaulsmusicshop.com




Band Supply List

 

- Notebook Paper (50 sheets)

- Box tissue

- 2 Mechanical pencils (Bic is best)

- Small, unbreakable mirror (beginner classes only for mirror)

- Pencil bag ( 3-hole punched)

- Divider sheets (3 pages)

- $35 Supply Fee (due October)

- $35 Activity Fee:  ( Due February)

 

***The Activity Fee covers the balance of instrument supplies, cost of uniforms, food consumed during band events, student owned books, and admittance to contests in the spring - usually at an amusement park.

Mrs. Goings, formerly teaching the Leonard 6th Grade band on Fort Worth's west side, is the band director at McClung Middle School.  She is a graduate of the University of North Texas where she was Head Drum Major.  Her primary instruments are Trumpet and Piano with a passion for conducting.  She currently performs weekly with the Southcliff Baptist Church Orchestra.  Mrs. Going is married to Todd Goings and has four children; Cayla, Laurel, Taylor and Jayden.  Her Maltese dog, "Rip", rounds out the family.  
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
8/12/2011

Welcome to the internet home of the Trojan Band!


Jean McClung Middle School opened its doors in Fort Worth, TX on August 12, 2012.  We are looking forward to establishing a great tradition of band excellence in the years to come and are excited about the opportunity FWISD and the people of our city have extended to us in our new facilities.

In order to reach our goals, we will remember to "Honor the Trojan Code".

Always Respect:
- Authority
- Self
- Others
- Property

By remembering these important principles, we will honor our families, our community and each other.
 
 
 
Respect  .  Honor  .  Pride

TROJAN Band Expectations

 

1. Be Respectful 

    (Remember the "Golden Rule")

2. Be Mature

    (Take responsibility for your behavior)

3. Be Ready to Learn

    (Have what youneed, when you need it)

4. Be you BEST

    (Always give your best effort!)

Class Procedures

 

-Enter room quietly and calmly

-No GUM, food or drink in the band hall

-Take out instrument, binder, book and pencil

-Sit in Ready Position, do not get up during class

-Play only when instructed

-Raise hand and wait to be called on before you speak

-Avoid distracting other students

-Do not touch other instruments and equipment.  If it is not yours or assigned to you for your use, leave it alone.

 

 

Consequences

 

-Warning

-Put away instrument

-Change student's seating position

-Writing assignment / contact parent

-Infraction

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Class Schedule:

Period       Time           Class
                8:45        Sectional Rehearsal
1              9:20        Concert /Non Varsity
2             10:09       Percussion
3             10:58       Clarinet/Flute4             11:47       Planning
               12:24       Lunch
45 min classes sectional
1st Period   9:20 AM Beginning Percussion
2nd Period   10:09 AM Beginning Brass:  Trombone/Tuba/Baritone
3rd Period   11:00 AM planning
4th Period   11:49 AM Varsity
12:24 PM Lunch
5th Period 1:08 PM Beginning Woodwinds: Clarinet
6th Period   2:03 PM Beginning Woodwinds:  Saxophone
7th Period 2:50 PM Beginning Woodwinds: Flute/Dbl Reeds
8th Period   3:37 PM Beginning Brass:    Trumpet/FrenchHorn
45 min classes sectional
1st Period   9:20 AM Beginning Percussion
2nd Period   10:09 AM Beginning Brass:  Trombone/Tuba/Baritone
3rd Period   11:00 AM planning
4th Period   11:49 AM Varsity
12:24 PM Lunch
5th Period 1:08 PM Beginning Woodwinds: Clarinet
6th Period   2:03 PM Beginning Woodwinds:  Saxophone
7th Period 2:50 PM Beginning Woodwinds: Flute/Dbl Reeds
8th Period   3:37 PM Beginning Brass:    Trumpet/FrenchHorn
5               1:08       Symphonic / Varsity
6               1:57       Clarinet/Sax/Trumpet
7               2:46       Trombone/Baritone/Tuba
8               3:37       French Horn           
                 4:20       School Dismissed

Uniforms:

 

 

Beginners, Concert, Symphonic

(Informal Uniform)

 

Band T-shirt (tucked in) -provided

Dark Blue Jeans

Tennis Shoes

Links We Like 

 







Radio Stations

KNTU 88.1 FM      UNT - Jazz

WRR  101.1 FM    Classical
KOAI  107.5 FM    Smooth Jazz



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