Future Members

Welcome to the LONG BLUE LINE!  The McGavock HS Band has a rich tradition dating back more than 50 years, in both marching and concert excellence including 25 state championships.  The McGavock Band is a well-rounded program which offers many musical opportunities teaching life-long lessons. All 8th Grade Band students should enroll in marching band – fall semester and concert band – spring semester (Period 3B). Please email us through our website, www.mcgavockband.com and we can assist you in making sure your child is enrolled. Recent research studies have proven over and over that keeping your child enrolled in band is an investment in their current and future success! DON’T STOP NOW… GIVE IT A SHOT!

CLICK HERE for the 2023 Band Registration Form (All Students must also register for band class during school registration, this registration is only for band purposes.)

CLICK HERE for the full band calendar.

Welcome to the LONG BLUE LINE! A worthwhile investment in your child’s current and future success… An experience of a lifetime!


EMAIL SENT TO ALL CURRENT 8th GRADE FAMILIES April 13th, May 1st…

A quick reminder to all current 8th grade band members to attend the 2023 McGavock Band KICK OFF REHEARSALS coming up this Thursday, May 4th from 6-8:30.  Please arrive between 5:30 and 5:45.  Please also bring your instrument if you currenlty have one.  See below for the original WELCOME email from April 13th.  

SENT APRIL 13…

We welcome our 8th Grade Future Members to the McGavock HS Band!

WELCOME VIDEO CLICK HERE (VIDEO)

WHY KIDS SHOULD STAY IN MUSIC (VIDEO)

THE MANY BENEFITS OF HIGH SCHOOL BAND (VIDEO)

We are gearing up for another exciting season for the McGavock HS Band, a life-changing musical experience.  At McGavock HS, band is a global course that works with most class schedules, academies, and sports activities. The band also welcomes all students regardless of experience level. 

We enjoyed meeting many of the current 8th grade cluster band students back in the fall at the annual McGavock Band Cluster 8th Grade Night Football Game Experience.  I think many enjoyed the free pizza the best…  We also recently performed for all of the cluster school 8th graders as they toured McGavock HS.  As you many know already, the McGavock High School Band has a rich tradition dating back more than 40 years, in both marching and concert excellence.  The McGavock Band is a storied program which offers musical opportunities teaching life-long lessons.  Recent research studies have proven over and over that keeping your child enrolled in band is an investment in their current and future success. At McGavock, Band is a year-long course and by this time, your child should have enrolled in marching band – fall semester and concert band – spring semester. Please email us through our website, www.mcgavockband.com and we can assist you in making sure your child is enrolled.  Make sure to visit McGavockBand.com and complete the online registration no later than May 4 to ensure your child is included in the 2023 Marching Band! Come out and check out what it’s all about on May 4 at 6:00 PM at the first kick off training session.    DON’T STOP NOW… GIVE IT A SHOT! 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION…

  1. All returning band members, including current 8th grade students, will participate in the 2023 McBand KICK OFF Training NIGHTSMay 4, 11, 18, 6:00 – 8:30 PM at McGavock HS Band Room. Please wear comfortable tennis shoes, bring your instrument and water jug. Bring out your non-band friends as well to try out and train for the McGavock Band Color Guard! (Flags, Dance, and Choreography) 
  2. Be certain to submit the online marching band registration form no later than May 4th to reserve your spot in the 2023 marching program! 
  3. A full calendar of all dates is on our website calendar page. Please go to our website at mcgavockband.com and click on the 8th grade/future member link for all the information you need right now! Take note that Marching Band Rehearsals in late July. 
  4. McGavockBand.com Future Member Website
  5. All students in Marching Band must have a new physical each year after May 1st to participate and be on the TSSAA form provided on our website.  Click HERE for required forms. 

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20 REASEONS TO JOIN BAND

1. Musical training helps develop language and reasoning: Students who have early musical training will develop the areas of the brain related to language and reasoning. The left side of the brain is better developed with music, and songs can help imprint information on young minds.

2. A mastery of memorization: Even when performing with sheet music, student musicians are constantly using their memory to perform. The skill of memorization can serve students well in education and beyond.

3. Students learn to improve their work: Learning music promotes craftsmanship, and students learn to want to create good work instead of mediocre work. This desire can be applied to all subjects of study.

4. Increased coordination: Students who practice with musical instruments can improve their hand-eye coordination. Just like playing sports, children can develop motor skills when playing music.

5. A sense of achievement: Learning to play pieces of music on a new instrument can be a challenging, but achievable goal. Students who master even the smallest goal in music will be able to feel proud of their achievement.

6. Kids stay engaged in school: An enjoyable subject like music can keep kids interested and engaged in school. Student musicians are likely to stay in school to achieve in other subjects.

7. Success in society: Music is the fabric of our society, and music can shape abilities and character. Students in band or orchestra are less likely to abuse substances over their lifetime. Musical education can greatly contribute to children’s intellectual development as well.

8. Emotional development: Students of music can be more emotionally developed, with empathy towards other cultures They also tend to have higher self esteem and are better at coping with anxiety.

9. Students learn pattern recognition: Children can develop their math and pattern-recognition skills with the help of musical education. Playing music offers repetition in a fun format.

10. Better SAT scores: Students who have experience with music performance or appreciation score higher on the SAT. One report indicates 63 points higher on verbal and 44 points higher on math for students in music appreciation courses.

11. Fine-tuned auditory skills: Musicians can better detect meaningful, information-bearing elements in sounds, like the emotional meaning in a baby’s cry. Students who practice music can have better auditory attention, and pick out predictable patterns from surrounding noise.

12. Music builds imagination and intellectual curiosity: Introducing music in the early childhood years can help foster a positive attitude toward learning and curiosity. Artistic education develops the whole brain and develops a child’s imagination.

13. Music can be relaxing: Students can fight stress by learning to play music. Soothing music is especially helpful in helping kids relax.

14. Musical instruments can teach discipline: Kids who learn to play an instrument can learn a valuable lesson in discipline. They will have to set time aside to practice and rise to the challenge of learning with discipline to master playing their instrument.

15. Preparation for the creative economy: Investing in creative education can prepare students for the 21st century workforce. The new economy has created more artistic careers, and these jobs may grow faster than others in the future.

16. Development in creative thinking: Kids who study the arts can learn to think creatively. This kind of education can help them solve problems by thinking outside the box and realizing that there may be more than one right answer.

17. Music can develop spatial intelligence: Students who study music can improve the development of spatial intelligence, which allows them to perceive the world accurately and form mental pictures. Spatial intelligence is helpful for advanced mathematics and more.

18. Kids can learn teamwork: Many musical education programs require teamwork as part of a band or orchestra. In these groups, students will learn how to work together and build camaraderie.

19. Responsible risk-taking: Performing a musical piece can bring fear and anxiety. Doing so teaches kids how to take risks and deal with fear, which will help them become successful and reach their potential.

20. Better self-confidence: With encouragement from teachers and parents, students playing a musical instrument can build pride and confidence. Musical education is also likely to develop better communication for students.

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