Lovinggood Middle School Band

FAQs about the Band at Lovinggood MS!

Do I need prior musical experience to join band? 

No! We will teach you everything you need to know! 

What are the advantages to being in band? 

The College Entrance Examination Board found that students involved in public school music programs score 107 points higher on SAT’s than students without musical experience. Music classes are the only classes that students get to choose. Other advantages include: Concerts, camps, trips and the opportunity to play in the Hillgrove High School Band! 

What instruments do you have to choose from? 

Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba and Percussion. 

How do I know what instrument I should play? 

Watch the video demonstrations for each instrument on the previous page by clicking on the instrument name! Then click the Form Link at the bottom of this page and it will walk you through the process. 

Does it cost a lot of money to be in the band? 

No! Some of the more expensive instruments are owned by the school. Other instruments can be rented for $25 - $40 per month. 

Flute

Music store rental

Flute video 

Oboe

School owned (limited spaces)

Oboe video 

Bassoon

Music store rental

Bassoon video 

Clarinet

Music store rental

Clarinet video 

Saxophone

Music store rental

Saxophone video 

Trumpet

Music store rental

Trumpet video 

French Horn

School owned (limited spaces)

French Horn video 

Trombone

Music store rental

Trombone video 

Baritone

School owned (limited spaces)

Baritone video 

Tuba

School owned (limited spaces)

School provides one instrument for school and one for home

Tuba video 

Percussion

Music store rental

Limited space, audition required

Percussion video 

Lovinggood Band Special Performances and Honors

Walt Disney World Performances
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 

2018 Southeastern United States Band Clinic
Troy University - Troy, AL 

2018 Music For All Southeastern Concert Band Festival - Georgia State University 

2017 GMEA In-Service Conference Athens, GA 

2016 College Band Directors National Association Conference - Charleston, SC 

2016 Music For All Southeastern Concert Band Festival - Georgia State University 

2014 University of Georgia Midfest Band Clinic Athens, GA 

2012 GMEA Exemplary Performance Award 

2012 Auburn University Band Clinic Auburn, AL 

2010 University of Georgia Midfest Band Clinic Athens, GA 

CONTACT INFORMATION

FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE LOVINGGOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM, PLEASE CLICK ON EMAIL LINKS BELOW: 

JOE HEIBERGER: JOSEPH.HEIBERGER@COBBK12.ORG 

SHELLEY FERRELL: SHELLEY.FERRELL@COBBK12.ORG