Welcome!
Welcome to the Holley Navarre Middle School Band! This website can be used as a resource for students to improve their understanding of their instrument, music, level of performance, and much more! This website also provides parents with important information such as upcoming events, volunteer information, etc.
Incoming Beginner Band Parents - Please Sign up for ONE of our Instrument Fittings below using the QR Code to schedule your fitting appointment!
If you can't make it to one of these fittings, call Schmidt's Music or Playground Music to book an individual appointment over the summer before school begins!
Please use email or ClassTag (now called SchoolStatus) for any communication! - murphyr@santarosa.k12.fl.us
*IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION INFORMATION!*
BIG UPDATE: We will no longer be using the Band App for communication. All communication and announcements for events will be found on School Status, formerly ClassTag. If you are unable to get into the Band Classtag, call the front office of the school for help on getting your login information setup.
To ALL Band students, ESPECIALLY Beginners, follow this link - https://www.thomaspalmatier.com/sound-like-this - made by the United States Army Band and listen to a couple professional solo players play your instrument. It is important to hear what you want to sound like and find inspiration!
Band Director
Mr. Murphy
murphyr@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Class Schedule
1st - Concert Band
2nd - Symphonic Band
3rd - Honor Band
4th - Beginner Percussion
5th -Beginner Brass
6th - Beginner Woodwinds
HANDBOOK!
Parents: Please take time to read and understand my expectations. I am currently updating information on communication now that we are transitioning out of the Band App and into School Status (formerly ClassTag).
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BEGINNING BAND BOOT CAMP!
Beginners: Watch these videos to learn to assemble, clean, and play your first notes for your instrument!
It's NOT too late to sign up!!!
Even though the year has begun, it is not too late to get into Band! If you are still interested but not signed up for Band for the 2024-2025 school year, it is NOT too late! All 6th, 7th, AND 8th graders are encouraged to join, as it is the most rewarding experience you will ever have!
If you are still interested in joining the band, call the school and request to get your child's schedule changed to be in Band.
**The only exception is if your child is required to take remedial courses for test scores. In the event that your child wants to take band but cannot due to test scores, revisions can be made when they have completed the remedial courses and students can retake the chosen elective.
Call the school at (850)-936-6040 or email the Band Director, Ryan Murphy at murphyr@santarosa.k12.fl.us to get signed up for Band this school year! You won't regret it!
Band Supplies
1. Make sure you have proper supplies for band:
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Beginner Band- pencil, small 3 ring binder (or plastic folder w/ 2 pockets and prongs), Essential Elements Book
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(Beginner percussion will also need Fresh Approach to Snare Drum)
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All Beginner Band students need to KNOW what instrument they will play. Please call Schmidt's Music to make an appointment to test out instruments. They can assist you in rentals and accessories as well.
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Concert Band- Pencil, music folder
(I have Schmidt's folders on hand for you), Essential Elements Book 1.
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Symphonic Band- Pencil, music folder
(I have Schmidt's folders on hand for you), Essential Elements Book 2.
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Beginner Band
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Concert Band
Percussion
Symphonic Band
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