Welcome to the Grapevine Middle School Pony Band Program!

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Introduction and Information Letter
Frequently Asked Questions



The Grapevine Middle School Band is home
​to some of the best and brightest at Grapevine Middle:


  • Is your child interested in playing for a sports team at Grapevine Middle School?  Awesome!  Our members actively play on our Grapevine MS volleyball, football, basketball, tennis, cross country, track, soccer and other teams.  Band Directors work to create an environment which students have the freedom to participate in multiple activities.  This is important especially in middle school to develop and enrich your child's experience before they venture into high school. 
  • We have SMART kids in Band!  We have Geography Bee and Spelling Bee Winners! Our students participate in the Math & Science Team, Robotics Team, UIL Academic Team, Destination Imagination, National History Day Competition, and several other academic competitive teams.  Your child will develop the characteristics and habits of their closest five friends.  Having smart friends can definitely have advantages in life! 
  • Do you want the best for your child?  We do too - join the Grapevine Middle School Band and let us make a positive impact on your child's experience at GMS.  Scientific evidence proves that music enrichment during adolescence years helps accelerate cognitive growth and provides children with a powerful emotional outlet.  Ask around and you'll quickly find out that band is one of the best programs in the state of Texas.
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As we start getting into the month of March we begin the process of introducing new students to our band program.  This is an important decision for you and your child.   Not only a decision about joining band, but also a decision which will determine who your child’s friends and associates will be for the next several years. Band is much more than a class to play an instrument.  It is the development of a family of friends that lasts a lifetime and establishment of some rather profound physical and mental influences.  These influences will determine much of your  child’s success in all aspects of education, not just music. 

It is a fact that music students represent the top of the academic scale in our schools.  We know they are averaging 89 points higher on SAT exams.  We also know that Fine Arts students enjoy a very successful high school career academically as well as in athletics and other activities.  For parents of college bound students, it is very important to consider the following facts:   
  1. Majority of admission directors  consider class rank.  Band students tend to place very highly in class ranking and have a high percentage of earning Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors.  
  2. Admission standards are heavily based on SAT score.  Band students consistently score in the highest  percentiles on the SAT exam.         
  3. Admission directors consider the participation of the student in band and other fine art classes.  60% of all college freshman drop out after the first year.  In contrast, 96% of past band students graduate and earn diplomas from higher level institutions, many graduating with university honors. We reinforce these values of commitment and dedication daily. 
It is very important to take advantage of band class during the 6th grade year.  
If you wait until 7th, your child will be in a class of students a year younger and will have a difficult time catching up to their grade level.  You will be amazed at the level of musicianship at the end of the 6th grade year. 

Why is music important - why now?  
Great insightful local article by 
The Dallas Morning News... 
"Music Education hits all the right notes."

"How Playing an Instrument Benefits your BRAIN!"

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to know anything about music to join band?
No Experience is Needed! Everything you need to know to play an instrument will be taught in your band class.  Any previous training in music is a plus but not necessary for success.  We teach you from SCRATCH!

Can I still be in athletics, choir, theatre & other school groups?
YES. We encourage our band students to participate in athletics & other school activities. Many of our band students are very successful athletes, terrific actors, as well as ACADEMIC leaders of our school!

Who will be in band?
Your friends and fellow classmates will join you in what will be some of the most exciting and fun times of your school experience.  The more friends, the most fun!  With 175 band students at Grapevine MS, and still growing, the band is one of the largest organizations.  Many of our students are the school leaders and among the most successful students at GMS.

What fun things will we do in band?
The best reward is learning to play an instrument and make music!  You will experience many parties, trips, concerts, contests & performances throughout the year!

Asthma?  Braces?  Is it possible?
ABSOLUTELY!  There are good instrument options for every student who wants to be in band.  We have many students that have braces and/or asthma.  Playing a wind instrument can actually be beneficial for those with asthma as it helps strengthen the lungs.

 Learn about the Instruments by clicking the picture!