- J. Frank Dobie Junior High School
- Fine Arts


Phone: 210-619-4115
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
BMEd - University of Southern Mississippi MM - Texas State University Certification - Music All Level
Mr. William Daniel
Originally from Mississippi, I graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1998 with a degree in Music Education. I then moved to Texas to begin my teaching career. I earned my Master's Degree in Music from Texas State University. I have completed 23 years of teaching. This will be my 21st year in SCUC and my 15th year at Dobie JH. My primary instrument is the trombone and I also enjoy playing guitar.

Phone: 210-619-4115
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
BMed - Texas Tech University Certified Music EC-12
Mr. Russell Barbee
I'm a military child who's spent most of my time in Texas. I graduated from Texas Tech University with a Music Education degree. This is my 13th year teaching band and my 10th year at Dobie. I have played the saxophone for 25 years starting at Randolph HS in 6th grade. I perform regularly with the Heart of Texas Concert Band a local wind ensemble out of San Antonio College, The Heart of Texas Jazz Ambassadors, and the HoT Sax Ensemble.
-
Band Books
All students will need the book, “Foundations for Superior Band Performance.” If you do not already own a copy of this book, please purchase a copy for the instrument that your child plays.
All 4th period Concert Band students will also need Essential Elements Book 1 for the correct instrument.
All band materials can be ordered online or purchased at a local music store. Music & Arts is the closest store located at the Forum next to Best Buy.
Band T-Shirts
Our band uniform is the band t-shirt tucked in neatly to a nice pair of blue jeans. Please make sure that your child has this uniform. Shirts must be ordered through me.
School-Owned Instruments
If you will be playing a school-owned instrument (bass clarinet, tenor sax, bari sax, French horn, euphonium or tuba), I will be invoicing you the fee on My School Bucks. There is not a link for you to click on. Please make sure to pay this fee. It is how we are able to keep our instruments in good repair.
Must Have Email Communication
Every student needs to have a Cut Time account. This is a web-based management system that our district uses for our fine arts programs. It’s also our primary method for mass communication. If your child does not already have a Cut Time account, please use this Cut Time link to self-register. Parents should not create a separate account. Instead create a parent relationship in your child’s account.
Yes, Band has Homework
We have weekly practice sheets due every Monday. Click here for a copy. Each practice sheet requires a parent signature to be valid.
The Dobie Band utilizes “SmartMusic” practice software. Many of our playing assignments will be done through SmartMusic. This cloud based software only works on laptop/desktop computers or medium and larger tablet devices. The web-based software is not compatible with phones. SmartMusic is accessed from any internet browser but works best with Chrome and Safari. Contact Mr. Barbee if you require assistance regarding the SmartMusic platform.
To log in to SmartMusic:
On a computer or tablet: bookmark this link
Your username and password are the same log in that you would use for any district computer and your SCUC google account
USERNAME: Last Name (up to 13 characters) followed by 1st two letters of your First name followed by the last three numbers of your student ID
PASSWORD: 1st two letters of your First name followed by your whole student ID number (including the 1st zero for six characters total)
John Smith 012345
EXAMPLE USERNAME: smithjo345
EXAMPLE PASSWORD: jo012345
Important Dates
Saturday, September 11 - JH Marching Camp (click here for document)
*Date Change! Tuesday, October 5 - 7th Grade Fall Concert (itinerary)
Friday, October 8 - 8th Grade Knight (itinerary)
Wednesday, October 27 - 8th band plays at Dobie vs. Corbett football game
Saturday, November 6 - Region Band Auditions
Friday & Saturday, November 12 & 13 - Region Band Clinic & Concert
Monday, November 29 thru Monday, December 13 - Band Fundraiser
Friday, November 19 - Symphony Trip #1
Tuesday, December 7 - Christmas Concert
Wednesday, December 8 - Band Pictures
Thursday, December 9 - Christmas Tour (8th grade Wind Ensemble)
Friday, January 28 - Band Fun Night (click here for info)
Wednesday, March 9 - Pre-UIL Concert (click here for details)
Thursday, March 31 & Friday, April 1 - Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluations
7th Symphonic Band itinerary
7th Wind Ensemble itinerary
8th Symphonic Band itinerary
8th Wind Ensemble itinerary
Friday, April 22 - Symphony Trip #2 - canceled due to strike
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 26 & 27 - 8th Grade Marching Camp - moved to May
Monday, May 2 - Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 3 - 7th Grade Spring Concert - will be on Monday, May 2
Saturday, May 14 - Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Monday, May 16 - Solo & Ensemble Contest
Wednesday-Friday, May 18-20 - 8th Grade Marching Camp at Steele
-
SCUCISD Online Payments
Dobie and SCUCISD have moved to an online payment system through myschoolbucks.com. Any purchases necessary for band will use this system. Most items are not publicly listed but will be individually invoiced as needed.
Related Files
Related Links
-
Kahoot Review for MidTerm (type name is press ENTER)
This is fun way to test your knowledge of the band Mid-Term Exam
When you start, type your name and press ENTER.
-
CutTime Login
Please make sure your email is up to date in CutTime, this is our major communication software.
-
Volunteer Background Checks
If you are interested in helping out at On or Off campus events, including as a chaperone, please have a background check on file.
-
1st 8:10 - 8:58
Barbee Travel/Daniel Conference
2nd 9:03 - 9:51
Daniel Travel/Barbee Conference
3rd Pd. - 9:56 - 10:44
8th Grade Symphonic Band
4th Pd. - 10:49 - 11:37
7th Grade Concert/Beginner Band
5th Pd. - 12:12 - 1:00
7th Grade Symphonic Band
6th Pd. - 1:05 - 1:53
8th Grade Wind Ensemble
Cougar Time 1:58 - 2:28
7th Pd. - 2:33 - 3:20
7th Grade Wind Ensemble
Sectionals (As scheduled) 3:45 - 4:30
Band Hall Hours: 7:45 - 4:30
ONLY BAND STUDENTS are allowed in
the Band Hall both before and after
school to drop-off/pick up
their instruments or practice.
-
If you're not recieving group emails from the Dobie Band
Please take a moment and self register in CutTime
You can also contact a Band Director for Assistance
Only student profiles need to be registerd, parents create their email access through student accounts