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The Whitewater Middle School Band Program

 Whitewater Middle School opened in 1990 and has grown to a current student enrollment of over 1100 students.  It was recognized as a Georgia School of Excellence in 1997.  The school is located in the southern part of Fayette County in Fayetteville, Georgia.  After attending middle school, students go on to attend Whitewater High School.

The band program at Whitewater Middle School has over 250 students.  The teaching staff includes one head director and one part- time director.  Students in Fayette County start band in the fifth grade.  Our elementary feeder schools are taught by Doug Dee, Kenneth Beard, Myra Rhoden, and Jennifer Brinsony.  Mr. Brinson also assists at Whitewater Middle School.  Sixth grade band students are divided into Advanced and Intermediate/Beginning Band classes.  Students in the 7th and 8th grade are divided into ability-based performing bands by audition.  Seventh and eighth grade students are placed into either Symphonic or Concert Band.  In addition to rehearsing in their daily band class, Symphonic Band students also meet two hours a week after school while the Concert Band meets one hour a week after school.  Each band student is expected to practice 150 minutes a week.  Students can turn in practice records on paper or submit their practice record over the Internet at www.wmsband.org.  The E-practice record is an on-line practice record that allows parents to submit their child’s record by using a username and password. 

The Symphonic Band has been invited to play at Walt Disney World, Six Flags Over Georgia, Opryland, and Universal Studios. The band was invited to play at the 1999 Georgia Music Educators’ Association State Music Convention and the 2000 University of Georgia Middle School Honor Band Festival.  In May 2000, Whitewater’s three bands Symphonic, Concert, and Advanced 6th Grade Bands each placed first in their respective divisions at the Music in the Parks competition.  The band also received a gold rating and was awarded the sweepstakes trophy at the 2002 and 2004 Southern Star Music Festival in Atlanta.  The Symphonic Band was also invited to play at the 2005 Southern Division Music Educators National Conference in Tampa, Fla. and the 2006 Southeastern United States Concert Band Festival at Troy State University in Troy, Alabama.  The Symphonic Band also consistently receives superior ratings at district level Large Group Festival.  In addition, students from Whitewater regularly qualify for District Honor Band and the Georgia Middle School All-State Band as well as participate in local Solo and Ensemble Festival. 

Whitewater Middle School Band
1533 Highway 85 South
Fayetteville, Georgia 30215   770-460-3450
 

WMS Band Mission Statement
The purpose of the Whitewater Middle School Band program is to impart an appreciation of music to all of its members through successful study and performance. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for future life experiences and develop their knowledge of music that will prepare the student for the progression into the high school band program.

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Whitewater Middle School Band/ 1533 Highway 85 South/ Fayetteville, Ga. 30215/ 770-460-3450 ext. 233