Hello there!  My name is Matt Nelson, and I'm very proud to be the Director of Bands at Mount Nittany Middle School.  If at any point you've got a question, please do not hesitate to email me at mvn12@scasd.org. 

Mount Nittany Middle School Band offerings include:  


   6th Grade Band - a continuation of elementary instruction (directed by Mr. Erik McDonough)
   7th Grade Band - an introduction to Middle Level Concert Repertoire
   8th Grade Band - a chance to really shine while performing Intermediate Middle Level Concert Repertoire
   Symphonic Band - an auditioned ensemble comprised of advanced band students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.  This ensemble performs more advanced repertoire, and is recognized as a top performing Middle Level ensemble in Centre County 
   Jazz Ensemble - an auditioned ensemble that performs quite a bit throughout the year in the State College Community
Mudbug Strut, MNMS JazzBlue, 5/10/22.mp4

HEY!! Download these apps right away if you've got a phone/tablet:

(1) BandMate Chromatic Tuner (free, for tuning and pitch control, shows your note on the staff)

(2) FrozenApe Tempo Lite (free, the best metronome app out there)


Affirmation, MNMS Symphonic Band, 5/27/22.MOV