Welcome to the Home Page of the Bands of Mabry Middle School. This website was created to better inform students, parents, and the Mabry community of the Bands' upcoming events and happenings. We welcome feedback as we continue to improve and update this website. We are continually striving to find new ways to enhance the life and education of our students and to increase the involvement of our parents.

If you have any questions about any of the Mabry bands, or are interested in being in a Mabry Band,
please call us at (864) 472-8402 or by e-mail at bryan.ard@spart1.org.

2010-2011 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD

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Congratulations to the Mabry Middle School Symphonic Band for earning straight superior ratings at the SCBDA Concert Band Festival at Byrnes High School on Wednesday, March 27, 2013! This is the first time in school history that the band has earned straight superiors and only the second time the band has earned an overall superior rating!

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Music for the Spring Concert - May 16th

Winchester March by John Edmondson

A Scottish Ballade arranged by Robert Sheldon

Joy by Frank Ticheli

Pirates of the Caribbean arr. Michael Brown

Baby! arr. Victor Lopez

Declaration in Blue by Robert W. Smith

Grenade arr. Michael Story

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Music for Concert Festival and Myrtle Beach

Click the links below to listen to each piece:

Winchester March by John Edmondson

A Scottish Ballade arranged by Robert Sheldon

Joy by Frank Ticheli

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Mr. Ard Recognized For ASBDA Induction

Parents!!!  Are you having difficulty getting your child to practice?  Click the link below:

Practice Tips for Parents

Mr. Horton Honored by School Band and
Orchestra Magazine

Each December, SBO (School Band and Orchestra) magazine highlights 50 band directors who
"make a difference", one in each state of our nation.  It is a tribute to teachers who have "given
extraordinary amounts of dedication, effort, time and energy into helping their students improve
their futures."  Chapman High School Director of Bands, Mr. Kevin Horton, was selected for
South Carolina.  This is an outstanding accomplishment. You may view his article by clicking
on the link below.

50 Directors Who Make a Difference