Dobie Band Title

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 25 years of teaching.  This will be my 23rd year in SCUC and my 17th 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.  You can click on an instrument below for a link to Amazon.

    flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion

    All 4th period Concert Band students and Beginner Band students will also need Essential Elements Book 1 for the correct instrument.  Please click on the correct instrument below for a link to EE1.

    flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, also sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion

    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 neatly into a nice pair of blue jeans.  Please make sure that your child has this uniform.  Shirts must be ordered through My School Bucks.

    Formal Uniform

    In addition to the band t-shirt, the 8th grade band students will also wear a formal uniform for special occasions.  The boys will be provided with a tuxedo outfit.  You will need to provide black socks and black dress shoes.  The girls will be provided with a black dress.  You will need to provide them with black dress shoes.  You will be invoiced a $10 cleaning fee through My School Bucks.

    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's 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

    Friday, August 18 - Instruments on Campus (Instrument Try-Outs for Beginners)

    Monday, August 21 - 1st Practice Sheet Start

    Monday, October 3 - 8th grade marching practice @ Steele

    Tuesday, September 5 - Dobie Cougar Open House

    Saturday, September 9 - JH Marching Camp @ Steele High School (Optional)  

    Tuesday, September 12 - 8th Grade Knight Practice @ Steele HS (6:30 - 7:00 PM)

    Friday, September 15 - 8th Grade Knight @ District Stadium (Clemens HS)

    Thursday, September 21 - SnapRaise Fundraiser Day

    Tuesday, October 3 - 7th grade fall concert @ Dobie

    Wednesday, October 25 - 8th grade band @ Dobie vs. Corbett football game @ Steele

    Friday, October 25 -  Dobie Halloween Dance

    Saturday, November 4 - Region Band auditions

    Friday & Saturday, November 10 & 11 - Region Band clinic/concert

    Thursday, November 16 -  Band Picture Day

    Tuesday, December 5 - Christmas Concert @ Dobie

    Wednesday, December 6 - Christmas Tour (8th Grade Wind Ensemble)

    Thursday, December 7 - Steele HS Christmas Concert @ Steele HS

    Wednesday-Friday, December 13-15 - Exam Review

    Monday-Thursday, December 18-21 - Midterm Exams

    Friday, January 26 - Band Fun Night @ Dobie

    Friday, February 9 - Dobie Valentine Dance

    Wednesday, March 6 - Pre-UIL Concert @ Steele

    Tuesday, March 26 - UIL Concert and Sightreading

    Thursday, April 4 - Freshman Band Parent Meeting @ Steele HS

    Thursday, April 18 - Knight of Percussion and Jazz @ Steele HS

    Saturday, May 4 - Dobie Band @ Six Flags Fiesta Texas

    Tuesday, May 7 - Spring Concert @ Dobie

    Thursday, May 9 - Steele HS Spring Concert @ Steele

    Monday, May 20 - Solo & Ensemble @ Dobie

    Tuesday, May 21 - All School Own Instruments Return Day

    Wednesday-Friday, May 22-24 - Final Exam Review

    Tuesday-Friday, May 28-31 - Final Exams

     

  • 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.  

    MYSCHOOLBUCKS LOGIN

Related Files

  • 1st 8:10 - 8:58

    Travel Period


    2nd 9:03 - 9:51

    Conference Period


    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

    8th Grade Wind Ensemble


    6th Pd. - 1:05 - 1:53

    7th Grade Symphonic Band


    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.

  • The Dobie Band is utilizing the Band App for simple communications and reminders.  Please click this link and join our band communication system.

    Our Band Name is Dobie JH Band

  • 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

    Create My CutTime Profile

    Only student profiles need to be registerd, parents create their email access through student accounts