Band

Welcome to the home of South Middle School Trojan Band!  

Check out the links on this page to stay up to date with all ensembles and after school activities.

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South Middle School Band Martinsburg, West Virginia with musical notes floating around and trojan helmet to the right of text

Phone: 304-267-3545

Email: heather.nowell@k12.wv.us

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Arts- Music Education, K-12
Associates Degree- Theatre

Sectionals

Same-Instrument Lessons & Instruction

Generally, the schedule will rotate through this:

  • Monday- Flutes

  • Wednesday- Clarinets

  • Monday- Saxophones

  • Wednesday- Trumpets

  • Monday- Trombones/Low Brass/ Bass Guitar

  • Wednesday- Percussion

Sectionals are not mandatory but HIGHLY encouraged, especially for students who are just beginning, starting a new instrument, advance students, or students who are section captains.

  • Topics covered include:

  • Specific fingerings and scales for individual instruments

  • Techniques specific to each instrument

  • Band music

  • Virtual master classes with instrument professionals