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.
*IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION INFORMATION!*
Our new District communication platform, Thrillshare Apptegy/ROOMS will be my primary form of communication and announcements. If you do not have access to this, please call the school and someone should be able to get you set up. Please keep a somewhat regular eye on it as teachers, including myself, will be posting updates periodically with very important information as it becomes available.
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 Woodwinds
6th - Beginner Brass
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 2025-2026 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 and 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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