WELCOME TO ANKENEY MS BAND
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Welcome to the Ankeney Middle School Band website! Here you will find a lot of useful information regarding the AMS band program including our handbook, information on MakeMusic and Cut Time, as well as resources to help you develop your musical abilities. Please click any of the links on the below to get more information or scroll down to view our current announcements.
WEBSITE NAVIGATION
Extra Ensembles
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(These are general announcements for everyone - be sure to check your grade's page for updates on playing tests and other things specific to your class!)
HANDBOOK - Click HERE to view our handbook as well as other important documents and forms for the start of the school year.
IMPORTANT DATES
(updated for 2024-2025 school year)
Below is a list of important dates for the school year. It is SUPER important that all students attend all required events for their grade level. We are a team so we must practice together AND perform as a team. Per the band handbook, concerts/performances are a REQUIRED part of a student's grade in band and attendance is required. Please add these dates to your calendar now so you can avoid schedule conflicts.
There are a few events that are optional (e.g. rental meetings, solo and ensemble, honor bands) although students are highly encouraged to participate. Additionally, this calendar does not include events for extra-curricular ensembles such as jazz band or percussion ensemble but they will be added as we schedule them.
AUGUST
16th - 7th and 8th Grade First Day with Instruments
30th - 8th Grade Band Night with the BHS Band (8th grade only) - after school until approx. 7:00 PM at BHS
SEPTEMBER
5th – Beginning Band/Instrument Rental Meetings for 6th grade parents - 6:00 PM in the AMS Commons
20th - 6th Grade First Day with Instruments
NOVEMBER
13th – 6th grade band concert at the BHS Auditorium – 7:00 PM (report by 6:30)
DECEMBER
12th - 7th & 8th grade band concert at the BHS Auditorium – 7:00 PM (report by 6:30 PM)
FEBRUARY
15th and 16th – OMEA Honor Band for select 7th & 8th grade students
21st and 22nd - Weekend of Jazz (AMS Jazz Band Performs)
27th - Solo and Ensemble Performance at Ankeney Middle School 7:00 PM (more details will be announced closer to the performance date)
APRIL
25th - Mini Band Camp (8th grade only) after school from approx. 8:00 PM
MAY
3rd - (Confirmation TBA) Kings Island trip with all 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands
14th – 6th grade & jazz band concert at the BHS Auditorium – 6:30 PM (report by 6:00 PM)
14th – 7th & 8th grade band concert at the BHS Auditorium – 8:00 PM (report by 7:30 PM)
22nd - Last Day of School!
We try our best to get all performance dates out to families at the beginning of the school year but sometimes circumstances beyond our control cause to us to need to reschedule events. In the event that we need to move a performance, we will let families know as soon as possible.
GOOGLE/MAKE MUSIC CLASSROOM CODES - We will join Google Classrooms in class during the first week of school. If your child misses it, below are all the codes. Please make sure they choose the right class (and instrument family, if applicable).
Google Classroom Codes (updated for 2024-25 school year)
1st Period Band (6th Grade) - 3fx37p2
2nd Period Band (6th Grade) - luje4dc
3rd Period Band (7th Grade) - b5icch7
5th Period Band (7th Grade) - lqf3aow
6th Period Band (8th Grade) - g65tpxw
7th Period Band (8th Grade) - ehlo755
Smartmusic Classroom Codes (updated for 2024-25 school year)
1st Period Band (6th Grade) - JPJQR-EVXZP
2nd Period Band (6th Grade) - VLH26-DQVTE
3rd Period Band (7th Grade) - RTWEZ-YC7GV
5th Period Band (7th Grade) - MN7ER-VQQUZ
6th Period Band (8th Grade) - YFPXU-TCZ4E
7th Period Band (8th Grade) - TDL7F-ZD33C
DIRECTOR CONTACT INFO
Communication is key in helping your student find success! If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us - we are happy to help! Email is generally preferred.
Andrew Weaver - andrew.weaver@beavercreek.k12.oh.us
Luke Grieshop - luke.grieshop@beavercreek.k12.oh.us