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 and Beginner 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 neatly into a nice pair of blue jeans. Please make sure that your child has this uniform. Shirts must be ordered through me.
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.
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
Monday, October 3 - 8th grade marching practice at Steele
Tuesday, October 4 - 7th grade fall concert at Dobie - Details Click Here
Friday, October 7 - 8th Grade Knight at the District Stadium - Details Click Here
Wednesday, October 26 - 8th grade band at Dobie vs. Corbett football game at Steele
Saturday, November 5 - Region Band auditions
Friday & Saturday, November 11 & 12 - Region Band clinic/concert
Friday, December 2 - Christmas Concert at Dobie - Details click here
Monday, December 5 - Christmas Tour (8th Grade Wind Ensemble)
Tuesday, December 6 - band pictures
Friday, January 27 - Band Fun Night at Dobie
Thursday, March 9 - Pre-UIL Concert at Clemens (Schedule)
Tuesday, March 28 - UIL
Monday, May 1 - Spring Concert at Dobie
Saturday, May 6 - Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Monday, May 15 - Solo & Ensemble at Dobie
