5th and 6th Grade Bands

Vernon 5/6 Band Handbook 23-24

View the 5th/6th Grade Band Handbook and get to know Mrs. Adams with the Welcome to Band slideshow!

View and complete the Parent/Guardian Handbook Agreement Form

If necessary, complete the School-Owned Instrument Rental Agreement and submit rental payment.

Measures of Success - Link to Lesson Book Play-Along Recordings and Demonstration Videos

Need Supplies? The West Music online catalog is at: http://www.westmusic.com/s/marion-vernon-middle-school or visit their store at 1398 Twixt Town Rd in Marion.

2023-24 VMS Performance Dates

Tuesday, November 7th - Fall Concert at VMS Gymnasium - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, February 27th - 6th Band at NEIBA Large Group Contest at Anamosa HS - Time TBA

Tuesday, February 27th - Parade of Bands Concert at MHS Gymnasium - 7:00 pm

Thursday, May 2nd - Spring Concert at VMS Gymnasium - 6:00 pm

2023-24 Honor Bands for Selected Students

Saturday, January 13 - Marion Junior Honor Band @ Vernon Middle School (All Day)

Saturday, February 17 - Young Musicians' Honor Band @ Prairie Point Middle School (All Day)

Saturday, April 13 - Coe College Elementary Honor Band @ Coe College (All Day)

Supplies

View the required Supplies List here.

Our West Music online catalog is available at the following link: http://www.westmusic.com/s/marion-vernon-middle-school, or you may purchase necessary supplies from your desired retailer.

Schoology

Our district is utilizing Schoology for communicating course information, homework, and playing assignments. Students log-in information can be accessed through ClassLink.

Strategies to Learn New Music

Practice Strategies

Review Practice Strategies

VMS Band Daily Musicianship.pdf

Daily Musicianship

Review Music Theory

Play music games at Music Tech Teacher!

Find new music to try playing using your practicing strategies!

Learn and review music theory! 

View expert musicians performances. Pay close attention to the skills demonstrated and beautiful tone created by individuals performing on your instrument!