ORDER PAGE IS NOW READY! - Band logo masks (fly front and regular front) and band logo bell covers to order here online and have delivered to the band room. (Flute students will not need bell covers. Their stands will have plexiglass partitions.) This is both a band fund raiser and an effort to provide protective gear for band students. Our goal is to have these to the band room labeled with your child's name by the end of the first week of school. IF YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL THAT YOUR ORDER IS READY, IT IS INCORRECT. PLEASE WAIT FOR A SECOND EMAIL CLOSER TO END OF WEEK. The earlier you order, the earlier you'll receive yours. Thank you for protecting our students while supporting our band program! (As always, if you are in need of any of these items and need financial assistance, please contact Mr. C at 850-583-6989 to receive the items you need.)
Welcome to the official website for The Raymond B. Hobbs Middle School Band! Milton, FL, 32570.
Hobbs Band ~ Developing outstanding young citizens, while developing outstanding young musicians!
Click tab below to access your Band class level's assignments. Please use this page to keep up during any extended absence.
Attention All Classes: You need the following book ASAP if your child doesn't have one or you have not yet ordered it:
Symphonic Band (2nd per) - Technique and Musicianship (Gold book) by Pearson/Nowlin
Beginner Classes and Intermediate (3rd, 4th and 6th periods) Red Tradition of Excellence book by Pearson
Concert Class (5th period) Green Tradition of Excellence book by Pearson
If you are moving into Hobbs and your child already plays a band instrument, please fill out the following online form to register your child for the correct level band class. Thank you!
Symphonic Band (2nd per) - Technique and Musicianship (Gold book) by Pearson/Nowlin
Beginner Classes and Intermediate (3rd, 4th and 6th periods) Red Tradition of Excellence book by Pearson
Concert Class (5th period) Green Tradition of Excellence book by Pearson
If you are moving into Hobbs and your child already plays a band instrument, please fill out the following online form to register your child for the correct level band class. Thank you!
Attention incoming 6th graders or anyone wanting to sign up for a Beginner Band class. Click below to register for Beginner Band and to receive info on the instrument selection process. For beginner class, it is highly recommended that you be a Brick and Mortar OR Virtual student driven to class, not a remote student.
Attention New Beginner Band families - the Instrument Selection Appointment page is open! Click below to make an appointment. -
Attention all level band students - Several people have contacted me concerning that as they start to view schedules on FOCUS, it does not show a Band class. I’ve contacted the front office and they said schedules are not currently correct online and won’t be until some time after the second week of August. Another question has been "Can my child come to school for only Band and take their other classes online?" The answer is yes, but you must supply the transportation to and from. ALSO... "yes" depends on which of the 3 options you choose. Please click Options button below to learn more
Attention Returning Band Students: Click tab below to access Symphonic, Jazz, Concert and Intermediate class lists. If you are a returning band student and don't see your name on a list, or if you have recently moved to Hobbs and have played your instrument for more than a year, please text message Mr. Colo'n at 850-583-6989 so that he can get you in the appropriate level class. Thanks!
Congratulations to our Symphonic Band, who earned All Superior ratings, the grade average of “A” from all four FBA judges, including sight-reading, at our March 11th yearly assessment!
Symphonic cupcake celebration on Thursday, 3/12, with judges sheets and MPA Superior Award on whiteboard!
Congratulations to the following 2019-20 band students who were selected via September auditions to the Florida All-State Band! These students were chosen from hundreds throughout the state who auditioned for a spot within this prestigious ensemble.
They are:
Ciana Antonio, Clarinet
Logan Campbell, Clarinet
and
Averi Odom, Clarinet
Congratulations to these outstanding musicians who traveled to Tampa last January to perform in the FL All-State Band and represent Hobbs!
They are:
Ciana Antonio, Clarinet
Logan Campbell, Clarinet
and
Averi Odom, Clarinet
Congratulations to these outstanding musicians who traveled to Tampa last January to perform in the FL All-State Band and represent Hobbs!
Our All-State students after their performance at the Tampa Convention Center, January 11th, 2020!
Results from this year's All-County auditions are out and we had another stellar year, with 34 musicians selected, and 6 sections with the number one players in the county and 9 sections with students placed within the top 4 musicians in the county!
Congratulations to: (county ranking next to name)
Clarinets
Ciana Antonio, #1
Logan Campbell, 2
Averi Odom, 4
Gabi Wright, 6
Ashlyn Holifield, 9
Ileana Cabrera, 10
Kellan Tyree, 12
Corinne Carmichael, 15
Skylar Thaxton, 18
Carolyn Hinnant, 20
Flutes
Mackenzie Reyes, 6
Sydney Bonoyer, 7
Corinne Carmicheal, 9
Alora Raben, 12
Oboe
Caleb Hahr, 2nd
Bassoon
Jack Sommers, 2nd
Bass Clarinet
Salome Ideas-Benton, 5
Alto Saxes
Tag Gilbride, #1
Erin Lincoln, 2
John Skultety, 6
Trumpets
Harrison Rose, #1
Chase Francis, 4
Kelsie Griffith, 8
David Malec, 11
French horns
Carly Goodman, #1
Bryan Kemp, 2nd
Trombone
Zachary Barker, 2nd
Ryan Salgado, 6
Euphonium
Matthew Simmons, 5
Tuba
Andrew Justice, #1
Graceson Spears, 2nd
Zack Skipper, 6
Angus Cameron, 8
Percussion
Ronnie Norton, #1
Jackson Rose, 3
- Symphonic and Jazz will be getting your uniforms December 17th to take and keep home for the school year. Please submit your yearly Uniform Rental of $25 to the locked silver band collection box in band room ASAP. Label the envelope it is in with student name and "uniform." Thank you!
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A big THANK YOU to Mike (dad) and Mason (6th grd, tuba) Shouppe for installing our new Logo Sign in front of our band room!
To order our new Hobbs Band Decal, shown above, please place $7.50 per decal in an envelope with your child’s name and the word “decal” on the envelope. The decals are weather resistant for your vehicles or make great laptop or instrument case decals! They are near 4 inches in diameter.
Below is the newer version of the Tshirt that you can order now. The front logo has changed and the lettering on back has been moved above the instruments. If you choose to order this version, please go to the order form tab below the picture of the shirt. Print and deliver to band room by the deadline. Thank you!
Click here for student expectations for all band classes -
Friday, Oct 11th is Student-Teacher, Mr. Justin Mozina's final day of Middle School training at Hobbs. He will start his High School training at Pace next week. Good luck, Mr. M, as you finish your Bachelor's degree in Music Education and Performance from UWF.
UPDATED on 8/28 - Click below, all band classes, to view, print and post 2019-2020 Band Calendar, UPDATED on 8/28 -
- If your child plays a school-owned instrument - tuba, French horn, tenor sax, bari sax, baritone/euphonium, oboe or bassoon, and bass clarinet, please submit your one time $100 school rental payment to the locked money box in the band room as soon as possible. Please make sure checks are made out to Hobbs Band and that you include your child's name on the check. Percussion students please submit a one time $50 school rental payment for the use of the school percussion equipment for the year. Thank you!
- Remember- If any rental is a financial hardship, please send a written note in a sealed envelope to Mr. Colón stating so along with what amount you think you can pay for or if you’d like to do an extended payment plan.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Composer Owens' visit a success and for being a part of the first performance of his Hobbs Celebration written for our 2019 Symphonic Band!
Area Private band instrument Lessons
- Mr. David Riggs @ 261-2186, please ask for Mr. Riggs and for available lesson times, He is local - Hwy 90 and Mr. C highly recommends Mr. Riggs. Teaches all woodwind and brass.
- Ms. Kandyce Boehmer is local, in Milton. 816-8156, also teaches all woodwind and brass.
- Blues Angels - 457-7557, Pcola, ask for your child's instrument lesson availability
- Schmidts - 434-0317, Pcola, ask for your child's instrument lesson availability
