Announcements
First Practice Record Due – Tuesday
You will turn in your paper practice record on Tuesday during class. You will get them back on Wednesday.
35 Days of Practice Challenge!
You have until October 13th to get 35 practice sessions logged on your practice record. Practice as often as you can early in the grading period, that way you won’t get behind later!
8th Grade Night at Darby HS – Friday, September 27th
This is one of our most fun, exciting performances of the year!
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The Staff
Matt Smith
Director
Matt Smith is in his 15th year teaching and his 11th year with Hilliard City Schools. This is his second year at Heritage Middle School after spending the previous nine years as the Assistant Director of Bands at Hilliard Bradley High School. In addition to his responsibilities at Heritage Middle School, he also assists with the Darby High School Marching and Concert Bands, as well as the Station Sixth Grade Band. Along with his teaching duties, Matt is also the Co-Sponsor of the school’s D&D Club.
Prior to joining the Hilliard band staff, he taught for four years in Wheelersburg, Ohio as the Director of Bands at Wheelersburg Middle and High School. During the four years he taught in Wheelersburg, the 6-12 band program grew from only 35 students to nearly 100 students. During Matt’s time at Bradley High School, the marching band was a three-time Bands of America Regional Finalist and won multiple OMEA local event Grand Champion awards.
When he is not teaching, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. Matt is a proud graduate of The Ohio State University.
- (614)-921-7400
- Matt_Smith@hboe.org
The Bands
Cadet Band is the natural progression for 7th graders after completing 6th grade band. Students will complete musical and rehearsal objectives in preparation for Concert and/or Symphonic Band. Cadet Band participates in 4-6 performances a year, including OMEA Large Group Contest.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
Concert Band offers an elevated musical experience for students as they progress beyond the basics. Through more advanced repertoire, students refine their skills and deepen their understanding of ensemble performance. Participation in Concert Band is limited to students who show advanced musical skill and effort. Students participate in 4-6 performances each school year, including OMEA Large Group Contest.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
With a focus on advanced repertoire and precision in ensemble performance, students in Symphonic Band perform the most difficult music of our three bands. Therefore, Symphonic Band is limited to only those students who show advanced performance abilities and superior attitudes. Students participate in 4-6 performances each school year, including OMEA Large Group Contest.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
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