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
Wednesday, March 9 - Pre-UIL Concert
Thursday, March 31 & Friday, April 1 - Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluations
Friday, April 22 - Symphony Trip #2
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 26 & 27 - 8th Grade Marching Camp
Monday, May 2 - 8th Grade Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 3 - 7th Grade Spring Concert
Saturday, May 14 - Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Monday, May 16 - Solo & Ensemble Contest
