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.  

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