Information to Join Band
We are excited to welcome new students to our band program at Vernon Middle School. We are incredibly proud of the amazing music programs at our school. Fourth graders learn about band and preview the instruments during the month of May, when Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Waymire visit FMI and start the enrollment process. The information below is helpful to any families new to our band program. Please preview the information below for more information and let Mrs. Adams know if you have any questions. ~Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Waymire
Beginning Band Parent/Guardian Information Letter: Read details about joining band at VMS.
Beginning Band Slideshow: Listen to samples of each instrument and learn more about band.
Percussion Audition:
SECTION FULL Percussion is by audition only. Video Percussion Auditions were due May 22nd.
Watch a brief welcome and instrument show-and-tell provided by Mrs. Adams. She is excited to meet the 4th Grade Students at FMI on May 13th! Please contact her with any questions at her email: jadams@marion-isd.org.
The 2025 Parent Meeting was held Tuesday, May 27th at 6:00 pm in the Vernon Band Room. The meeting discuss details about band at VMS and rental information from West Music.
View this tutorial for an instructional overview of the Percussion Audition. Video Auditions must be emailed to Mrs. Adams by Thursday, May 22nd.
MISD has baritones and tubas available for school rental. Contact Mrs. Adams to arrange to rent a school-owned instrument. *Limited quantities of other band instruments are available by request for families with financial need. Contact Mrs. Adams for more information.
Visit West Music's Store on Twixt Town Road
Beginning Band Supply List