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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Francesco Erice graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelors of Music in Music Education. During his time at East Carolina, Mr. Erice played trombone in the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Band, Marching Pirates, Pep Band and various brass quartets. Mr. Erice interned at West Craven Middle School in New Bern, NC and Northside High School in Jacksonville, NC.
Mr. Erice is a member of several associations including the National Association for Music Educators, the North Carolina Band Master Association, and the North Carolina Association of Educators. He is also an alumnus of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the local community while promoting equality, diversity, and music appreciation.
Mr. Erice was recently nominated for a David Simon Award for Beginning Teacher of the Year by Wilson County Schools and was Runner Up for Favorite Music Instructor by The Wilson Times. Currently, Mr. Erice is in his fourth year of teaching as the Band Director and Music Specials teacher at Toisnot Middle School!
TOISNOT BAND MISSION STATEMENT
The Toisnot Middle School Band Program enriches the lives of students through musical growth and performance opportunities. Through music education, the TMS Band Program empowers and assists students in developing confidence, creativity, discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills. Our program recognizes the strength of diversity and that anything is possible through artistry, perseverance, and the desire to push oneself through any previously conceived limitations.
8:35-9:16 8th Grade Music Specials
9:19-10:00 8th Grade Band
10:05-10:35 Enrichment
10:45-11:23 6th Grade Music Specials
11:26-12:05 6th Grade Band
12:10-2:00 Planning/Lunch
2:00-2:46 7th Grade Music Specials
2:49-3:30 7th Grade Band
School Phone Number: 252-399-7973
Email Address: francesco.erice@wilsonschoolsnc.net
Band Website: http://toisnotband.weebly.com/