Welcome to the 2024-2025 WBMS School Year

Dear Parents and Students,

Please reference the following for the beginning of the school year.

2024-2025 WBMS Band Handbook and Acknowledgement Form - Due August 16
2024-2025 WBMS Band Calendar - Printable
 
Welcome to the 2024-2025 Webb Bridge Middle School Band Program.   Your two band directors this year are Kirk Stroud and Erick Stallings.  This school year we are also happy to welcome Michelle Jiang to the WBMS Band Staff as our Assistant Band Director.  Please know that it is our sincere hope that all students in the Webb Bridge Band have a positive experience that they can take with them as they progress into high school.
 
Being a member of the band has many benefits that go beyond becoming a musician.  Numerous studies have shown that students who are involved in music have higher test scores and get accepted to some of the best colleges.  The music students are also typically the leaders within the school and community.  Band provides a great opportunity to become a musician, but also brings with it many attributes that students should strive for: Work ethic, Persistence, Dedication, Commitment, etc.  Joining band in middle school also sets you up for success at the high school level.  Alpharetta High School Band is nationally recognized and performs frequently at state and national conventions along with nationally recognized parades.
 
Overall, band can be very rewarding and filled with many opportunities for performance.  Again, we look forward to providing musical experiences and opportunities throughout this band year. 
 
Very Sincerely,
 
Kirk Stroud
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Webb Bridge Middle School, Band Director
 
Erick Stallings
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Webb Bridge Middle School, Band Director
 
Michelle Jiang
Webb Bridge Middle School, Assistant Band Director