LDMS Falcon Band
Lake Dallas Middle School offers 4 bands that includes 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. In 6th grade, students will participate in the "Beginner Band." They will meet daily and be in classes with other students that play the same instrument. Students will learn the fundamentals of their instrument and develop a solid basis of music literacy to prepare them for "Advanced Bands." 7th and 8th graders participate in "Advanced Bands." These bands consist of our Honors Band (Varsity), Symphonic Band (Non-Varsity), and Concert Band (SubNon-Varsity).
The Beginner Band and Advanced Bands perform in concerts, contests, festivals, and solo and ensemble contests. We also participate in fun activities and social events (Andretti's, PinStack, and LDMS Band Party!)
It is the focus of the LDMS Band program to develop in the students a love of their instruments and a love for music. Team work is a fundamental part of the success of the band program. We encourage our students to excel not just as individual players, but as part of a greater whole.
We believe it takes a village! We promote academic success and are proud to teach so many well-rounded students!
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Beginning Band Equipment & Supplies Retailers
The equipment that your child uses in beginning band class is critical to his or her success. The brand and model of the instrument you rent or purchase is actually more important than whether the instrument is new or used. Here are the brands, model numbers, and supplies your child needs for beginning band:
Use this Link to Order your supplies from Music and Arts
Flute
Yamaha open hole model YFL 281 or YFL 282. Silk cleaning swab, folding music stand, Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, for flute.
Oboe
Yamaha model YOB 211. 3 Graham reeds, reed case, silk cleaning swab, folding music stand, Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, for oboe.
Bassoon
Instrument provided by the school. 3 Graham reeds, reed case, silk cleaning swab, folding music stand, Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, for bassoon.
Clarinet
Buffet model E-11 or Buffet model E-12.Vandoren 5RV Lyre mouthpiece with Rovner ligature. One box of Vandoren #3 or Rico Reserve Classic #3 reeds. Reed guard, silk cleaning swab, folding music stand, Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, for Bb clarinet.
Alto Saxophone
Yamaha model YAS 23 or Yamaha model YAS 26. Selmer C* mouthpiece with Rovner ligature. Silk cleaning swab, 1 box of Vandoren #3 reeds, reed guard, folding music stand, Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, for alto saxophone.
Trumpet
Jupiter Capital Edition model CEB 660S, Schmidt model A180S, or Blessing model ML-1 Silver. Bach 5C mouthpiece. Hetman valve oil, Selmer tuning slide grease, snake, mouthpiece brush, folding music stand, Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, for trumpet.
French Horn
Instrument provided by the school. Schilke 29 mouthpiece. Rotary valve oil, Selmer tuning slide grease, snake, mouthpiece brush, folding music stand, Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, for horn in F.
Trombone
Eastman model ETB432G or Blessing model B88 open wrap. Schilke 51D large shank mouthpiece. Slide-O-Mix, small plastic spray bottle, rotary valve oil, Selmer tuning slide grease, snake, mouthpiece brush, folding music stand, Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, for trombone.
Euphonium
Instrument provided by the school. Schilke 51D small shank mouthpiece. Hetman valve oil, Selmer tuning slide grease, snake, mouthpiece brush, folding music stand, Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, for Euphonium (or Baritone) bass clef.
Tuba
Instrument provided by the school. Conn Helleberg mouthpiece with mouthpiece brush. Hetman valve oil, Selmer tuning slide grease, folding music stand, Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, for BBb tuba.
Percussion
Snare Sticks Innovative Percussion IP-KW Kennan Wylie Signature Concert Snare Sticks Model # IP-KW
Marimba Mallets Encore Light Blue General Yarn Wound Keyboard Mallets with Birch Shafts Model # 42AYB
Practice Pad Innovative Percussion Black Corps Practice Pad Model # CP-1R
Stick/Mallet Bag Encore Small Stick and Mallet Bag Model # ENSB
Metronome Boss DB-30 Dr. Beat Metronome Model # DB30
Snare Stand Gibraltar 5706EX Medium Weight Double Braced Extended Height Snare Stand Model # 5706EX
Wire Music Stand Prodigy Wire Music Stand Model # WMS
Textbook Simple Steps to Successful Snare Drumming by Wylie Model # SSTSSDW
Textbook The Packet by Frank Chapple Model # CHAPPLE/TP
Retailers
Music and Arts
Full service retailer (purchase, rent, rent-to-own, new, used, repair)
360 E. Round Grove Rd.
Lewisville, TX 75067
Representative for Lake Dallas:Jonathan Everitt
Jonathan Everitt's phone: 972-841-2266
Note: if you would like to rent an instrument online, click on the Music and Arts link above, and then click on "Rentals" after going to the Music and Arts homepage.
Brook Mays Music Company
www.brookmaysmusic.com
Full service retailer (purchase, rent, rent-to-own, new, used, repair)
6921 Independence Pkwy., Suite 120
Plano, TX 75203
972-618-3222
David's Instruments
Independent retailer (purchase, new, used, repair)
David Schottle ,owner
1215 S. Broadway St.
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-242-7707
Williamson Music Co.
Full service retailer (purchase, rent, rent-to-own, new, used, repair)
701 E. Plano Pkwy, Suite 100
Plano, TX 75074
972-516-1331
Carolyn Nuusbaum Music Co.
Flutes Only
972-985-2662
1-877-FLUTE4U
Bargain Band Instruments
www.bargainbandinstruments.com
Many brands of used instruments
940-565-0715
9085 Teasley Ln.
Denton, TX
Located in apartment behind Land Construction Company
1/4 mile south of Guyer High School
The Band Connection
www.band-connection.com
Used beginning and intermediate line band instruments at discount prices
1210 W. McDermott, Suite 105
Allen, TX 75013
214-383-4885
Billy Walker, owner (cell: 214-458-0492)
Woodwind Brasswind
www.wwbw.com
Internet shopping (purchase, new, used, low prices, reputable)
Music Academy
www.dentonacademy.com
Full service retailer (purchase, rent, rent-to-own, new, used, repair)
Affiliated with Music and Arts
2430 S. Interstate 35E, Suite 230
Denton, TX
940-387-4108
Music Retailers
Suggested Music Retailers
Music & Arts
Full service retailer (purchase, rent, rent-to-own, new, used, repair)
360 E. Round Grove Rd.
Lewisville, TX 75067
Representative for Lake Dallas: Jonathan Everitt
Jonathan Everitt's phone: 972-841-2266
Click here to rent an instrument online!
Brook Mays Music Company
www.brookmaysmusic.com
Full service retailer (purchase, rent, rent-to-own, new, used, repair)
6921 Independence Pkwy., Suite 120
Plano, TX 75203
972-618-3222
David's Instruments
Independent retailer (purchase, new, used, repair)
David Schottle , owner
1215 S. Broadway St.
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-242-7707
Woodwind Brasswind
www.wwbw.com
Internet shopping (purchase, new, used, low prices, reputable)
Williamson Music Co.
Full service retailer (purchase, rent, rent-to-own, new, used, repair)
701 E. Plano Pkwy, Suite 100
Plano, TX 75074
972-516-1331
Carolyn Nuusbaum Music Co.
Flutes Only
972-985-2662
1-877-FLUTE4U
Penders Music Co.
Sheet Music Only
www.penders.com
314 S. Elm
Denton, TX 76201
800-772-5918
Forrest's Music Co.
Oboe and Bassoon Specialists
www.ForrestsMusic.com
800-322-6263
www.OboeReedStore.com
Oboe Reeds Only
Bargain Band Instruments
www.bargainbandinstruments.com
Many brands of used instruments
9085 Teasley Ln.
Denton, TX
940-565-0715
Located in apartment behind Land Construction Company.
1/4 mile south of Guyer High School.
Luyben Music Company
www.luybenmusic.com
Internet shopping (we suggest this site for clarinet music only)
Hickey's Music Company
www.hickeys.com
Internet shopping
Sheet music and accessories only
1-800-HICKEYS
Robert King Music Company
www.rkingmusic.com
Internet shopping
Brass music only
Sheet Music Plus
www.sheetmusicplus.com
Internet shopping
Seems to be a good choice for method books, but also has sheet music
Lone Star Percussion
support@lonestarpercussion.com
Percussion equipment and music only
1-866-792-0143
McBride Music and Pawn
Used band instruments, including step-up instruments
116 W. Oak
Denton, TX 76201
940-387-5412
mcbride.music@verizon.net
The Band Connection
www.band-connection.com
Used beginning and intermediate line band instruments at discount prices
1210 W. McDermott, Suite 105
Allen, TX 75013
214-383-4885
Billy Walker, owner (cell: 214-458-0492)
Music Academy
www.dentonacademy.com
Full service retailer (purchase, rent, rent-to-own, new, used, repair)
Affiliated with Music and Arts
2430 S. Interstate 35E, Suite 230
Denton, TX
940-387-4108
Staff
Felicia May, Director
Mrs. Felicia May is Middle School Director of Bands at Lake Dallas Middle School and began her tenure at Lake Dallas ISD in August of 2000. She is a graduate of Washington School in Greenville, Mississippi and earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. She earned a Master of Music Education degree from The University of North Texas.
Her teaching experience began as Director of Bands at Union Public Schools in Union, MS where she taught grades 5-12 band and music appreciation for two years. She led the Union High School Band to the first ever Mississippi Marching Band Championship as one of two 2A high school bands to receive that honor. Under her leadership the Union High School Band received unanimous superior ratings in all contests entered and a Best in Class at the District III State Marching Band Contest in October 1996.
Mrs. May’s professional honors and awards include being inducted into Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society and Kappa Delta Pi National Education Honor Society in Spring 1995. She was named Secondary Teacher of the Year for Lake Dallas ISD in 2013. She served as Treasurer for Region 24 Middle School Bands for 7 years. She is an active adjudicator and clinician in the North Texas region. Her professional affiliations include The Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Bandmasters Association.
Mrs. May enjoys cooking, creating recipes, photographing her food, and watching Ole Miss football, the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers with her husband John. She and her husband also love to arrange music for their company Lost Key Music.
Keil Kimmons, Assistant Director
Private Lesson Staff
LDMS Private Lesson Program
Our private lesson program is very critical to the success of the Lake Dallas Middle School Band. There is no way to make up for an opportunity when a student can obtain individualized instruction from a professional player on his or her respective instrument. Our private teachers make their living by performing professionally and by teaching private lessons and masterclasses. The lessons are $18 each (one lesson per week) and can be taken during the student's band class, before school, or after school. We will have the band room at LDHS open one day per week during the summer for lessons. Below is a list of our current private lesson staff.
LDMS Private Teaching Staff
(Click on the teacher's name for a link to his or her email address)
Flute:
Sara Raviotta
Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute Performance, University of North Texas
Phone: 940-390-9058
Oboe:
Abigail Espinosa
Freelance professional oboist
Bassoon:
Caden Ridge
Doctoral student in bassoon performance, University of North Texas
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet:
Beth LaCroix
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, University of North Texas
Phone: 214-676-9823
Saxophone
Trek Boyland
Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance, University of North Texas
Trumpet:
INTERNAL LINK Paul Stephens
Master of Music in Music Education, Texas A&M University - Commerce
Phone: 214-663-4759
French Horn:
Ben Raviotta
Doctor of Musical Arts in Horn Performance, University of North Texas
Phone: 940-783-7388
Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba:
Shawn Clokey
Master of Music in Trombone Performance, University of North Texas
Phone: 972-814-8319
Freelance Professional Trombonist
Percussion:
Bachelor of Music Education, University of North Texas