NGMS Band Program

The North Gwinnett Middle School Band is the feeder for the award-winning North Gwinnett High School Band, and has produced outstanding musicians since the school opened in 2009.  The Band program consists of 500 students in grades 6-8.  

Band students consistently achieve Superior (I) ratings at GMEA District 13 Solo & Ensemble and Large Group Performance Evaluations (LGPE). Band students also consistently earn chairs in GMEA District Honor Bands and All-State Bands.

Achievements

Music Department

• GMEA Music Program of the Year (2018)

Band Program

• GMEA Exemplary Performance Award (2010, 2015)

8th Grade Symphonic Band

• GMEA In-Service Conference (2013, 2016, 2024)

• Music For All Southeastern Regional Concert Festival (2016, 2019, 2023, 2026)

• University of Georgia MidFest (2011, 2016)

Percussion Ensemble

• The Midwest Clinic (2024)

• Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) (2023)

• Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival (2015)

• GMEA In-Service Conference (2018, 2027)

Commissions

Dance of the Reed Flutes (from Suite from the Nutcracker) (2011) - arr. James M. David

Fight or Flight (2012) - Jim Casella, Tap Space Publications

Valiant Skies (2019) - Chris Pilsner, Zicato Music

Anchor Watch (2024) - Andrew "Minoo" Dixon

Beaming Candles (2024) - Blake Tyson

Classes rehearse for 40 minutes daily. In 6th grade, students are placed in like-instrument classes.  In 7th & 8th grade, students are grouped into full bands.  

Extracurricular opportunities include Solo & Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble.  Directors are available for help sessions Monday-Thursday mornings (8:15-8:55 am).