Middle School
Symphonic Band
Concert Band
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For the 25-26 school year, we are staying with the same shirts.
T-Shirts are $10. This is to offset the cost of the shirts.
Every student will be required to have one. They will use these for pep rallies, concerts and trips. If there are any problems with purchasing please, reach out to Mrs. LG or Mr. Knott and we can help you.
Contact Information
Contact Information
Jenna Larios-Garcia
MS Band Director
jlariosgarcia@eastland.esc14.net
(254)-631-5040 x2115
Dr. Cody Knott
Director of Bands
(254)-631-5000 x3027
Mario Larios-Garcia
Assistant Band Director
Please join our Reminds!
EMS Band Students and Parents - Text 81010,
Symphonic Band: @symband64
Concert Band: @conband64
Symphonic Band UIL Results
Symphonic Band UIL Results
The Symphonic Band performed at UIL Concert and Sight Reading on March 4, 2026 in Hamilton, Texas.
Stage performance - 2nd division (Excellent)
Sight Reading - 1st division (Superior)
Students played their best! We are incredibly proud of them and all of their hard work!
Important Information
Important Information
Purchasing woodwind (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, and Tenor Saxophone) reeds: Students will be given 3 free reeds at the beginning of the year. After, students can purchase 1 reed for $1 or 5 reeds for $3.
Tutorial Times
Tutorial Times
BEFORE SCHOOL:
Monday - 7:30 -7:55 am
Tuesday - 7:30 -7:55 am
Wednesday - 7:30 -7:55 am
Thursday - 7:30 -7:55 am
Friday - 7:30 -7:55 am
AFTER SCHOOL:
Monday - 3:30-4:15 pm
Tuesday - 3:30-4:15 pm
Wednesday - 3:30-4:15 pm
Thursday - 3:30-4:15 pm
Solo & Ensemble - April 18
Eastland Middle School Band Hall
times TBD
What to wear:
Nice clothes. Nice pair of jeans, collared shirt or blouse is fine.
This year's band shirt and jeans are acceptable.
NO SWEATS/SHORTS/ATHLETIC ATTIRE as this is not a sporting event.
The contest is not a mandatory event, but each student will be assigned a solo and be required to perform their solo either at the contest on Saturday, April 18 OR during class for the class on Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21.
Sign up sheets will begin March 5 and end Thursday, April 2nd.
At the contest, if a student receives a 1st division, they will receive a first division medal.
Ensembles are optional and are required to attend the contest. Students who choose to do an ensemble should understand that they are still required to learn and perform their solos.
Once we have a completed list of entries for the Contest, students will receive their playing time. It is imperative that they arrive no later than 15 minutes before their playing time in order to prepare and be ready to play. After they are finished performing they can wait for results or leave right after.
*Parents are more than welcome to come, listen, and cheer on your student!*
Upcoming Symphonic Band Events!
Upcoming Symphonic Band Events!
Upcoming Concert Band Events!
Upcoming Concert Band Events!
Solo & Ensemble - April 18
Eastland Middle School Band Hall
times TBD
What to wear:
Nice clothes. Nice pair of jeans, collared shirt or blouse is fine.
This year's band shirt and jeans are acceptable.
NO SWEATS/SHORTS/ATHLETIC ATTIRE as this is not a sporting event.
The contest is not a mandatory event, but each student will be assigned a solo and be required to perform their solo either at the contest on Saturday, April 18 OR during class for the class Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21.
Sign up sheets will begin March 5 and end Thursday, April 2nd.
At the contest, if a student receives a 1st division, they will receive a first division medal.
Ensembles are optional and are required to attend the contest. Students who choose to do an ensemble should understand that they are still required to learn and perform their solos.
Once we have a completed list of entries for the Contest, students will receive their playing time. It is imperative that they arrive no later than 15 minutes before their playing time in order to prepare and be ready to play. After they are finished performing they can wait for results or leave right after.
*Parents are more than welcome to come, listen, and cheer on your student!*
Parent/Booster Meetings
Parent/Booster Meetings
EMS BAND HANDBOOK (English)
EMS BAND HANDBOOK (English)
Click the link for the Eastland Middle School Band Handbook. (English)
If you are wanting to purchase your student's own box of reeds (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone) please use the links provided under the section "Purchasing Reeds".
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nmfe9BpY3-v3bEztWKsQAq653KsmSQ_X/view?usp=sharing
EMS BAND HANDBOOK (Spanish)
EMS BAND HANDBOOK (Spanish)
Haz clic en el enlace para el Manual de la Banda de la Escuela Secundaria Eastland. (espanol)
Si deseas comprar una caja de cañas para tu estudiante (Clarinete, Saxofón Alto), por favor utiliza los enlaces proporcionados en la sección “Compra de cañas”
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A1r0iwfkwuJYTo4tHbhWlYHv2-utTqpX/view?usp=sharing
Symphonic Band Calendar
Symphonic Band Calendar
April
4/18 - MS Solo and Ensemble - Time TBD, EMS Band Hall (band shirt and jeans or nice clothes) (Optional)
May
5/5 - MS Spring Concert - 6:00 pm 6th, 6:30 pm Concert Band, 7:00 pm Symphonic Band, Marshall Gym (band shirt and jeans or nice clothes) (Required)
TBD - Symphonic/Concert band Festival End of Year Band Trip - Time TBD, Location TBD (need permission)
Concert Band Calendar
April
4/18 - MS Solo and Ensemble - Time TBD, EMS Band Hall (band shirt and jeans or nice clothes) (Optional)
May
5/5 - MS Spring Concert - 6:00 pm 6th, 6:30 pm Concert Band, 7:00 pm Symphonic Band, Marshall Gym (band shirt and jeans or nice clothes) (Required)
TBD - Symphonic/Concert band Festival and End of Year Band Trip - Time TBD, Location TBD (need permission)
Eastland ISD Bands
Parents and Guardians,
We hope this letter finds you well.
We wanted to share with you a few details that are forthcoming from the band program that will be changed as far as grading and expectations for all band students. This comes after much discussion and thought with all three directors in working to better each student to enjoy and be proficient on their instrument.
Students are expected to practice weekly.
HS 15-20min per day (100min a week)
MS 30 mins-hour a week
This can be taking their music home and listening to it and studying it, but actual playing needs to occur.
Students will have assignments to complete in MakeMusic and SightReading Factory. Students will also have in class playing assignments and assessments.
MakeMusic and SightReading Factory will begin with MS in the Spring.
Band is no longer a free 100 class.
Band has TEKS just as every other class does and we need to make sure that our students are meeting the knowledge and skills for their levels.
Grades are going to look drastically different if your student does not complete assignments or practice.
All of these are based on the TEKS and what we as a program need to do to improve.
You may be asking why the changes?
Yes, band is still fun and will be fun. We all just need to do what we are supposed to do.
Band is also fun if we do what we are supposed to do.
There are times and places for all things.
In 2020, we lost valuable instructional time and time and practice will only make up for that.
45min classes each day will not make up for the lost instructional time over the last 4 years. We all bear the responsibility and will need to be proactive about how we move forward.
Progress is slow in music, it is not an overnight success.
If your student wants to be considered for leadership positions in the future, they need to show the directors they are dedicated to practicing and being here early. They are band members first and foremost, then leaders.
What can you do as a parent and supporter of your student?
Encourage your students to practice at home.
Encourage your students to practice before or after school
Band Hall is open at 7:30am and we are here until 4pm-4:30pm, most days.
Practicing is homework for band, no matter what anyone says, practicing is the only way to get better on your instrument outside of the band hall.
Your encouragement and help is gratefully appreciated in all that we do.
We want your students to be as successful as they can be and we feel that with your help, this can be done.
Please let us know if there are any questions or if there is anything else we can to help!
Sincerely,
Dr. Cody Knott Jenna Larios-Garcia Mario Larios-Garcia
Director of Bands EMS Band Director Assistant Band Director
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