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Lucyle Collins Middle School Band

Lucyle Collins Middle School Band

LUCYLE COLLINS MIDDLE SCHOOL 

BULLFROG BAND

Welcome to the Lucyle Collins Middle School Band.  Here you will find information about our middle school band program and how to be a part of the award-winning Bullfrog Band.  Please use the links below to access the page and the information you would like to view.  

  • A flyer announces an LCMS Beginning Band Parent Meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, with sessions in Spanish and English.

    WEEKLY NEWSLETTER & ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Welcome to the LCMS Bullfrog Band announcement page.  Here you will find information regarding major events for the middle school band program.

    LCMS BULLFROG BAND WEEKLY SMORE NEWSLETTER

    BEGINNING BAND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

    HONORS AND SYMPHONIC BAND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

  • APPROVED BAND VENDORS 
    The following stores are the approved vendors for the Lucyle Collins Middle School band program. Please contact either store for your band supply and instrument needs. 
     
    BANDWAGON MUSIC STORE & REPAIR 
    thebandwagonmusicstore link
    100 E. Felix Street, Suite 190 
    Fort Worth, TX 76115
    Please call ahead to schedule an appointment
    817 - 583 - 0001
    Repair Shop Contact 817-744-7919

     

    N-TUNE & SOUND IN ALEDO
    10450 E Bankhead Hwy,
    Aledo, TX 76008
    817-441-9003
     

    THE BAND WAGON ON LINE MUSIC STORE
    We are happy to provide on an online store with The Band Wagon Music Store Repair.  Please follow the instructions below, use the USER ID and PASSWORD provided to access the online store.  You can have your supplies delivered directly to Lucyle Collins Middle School

    • Go to The Bandwagon Music Store
    • Click on SHOP BY SCHOOL
    • Select Collins Middle School-Lake Worth
    • You’ll be prompted to login with the user id and password.
      • USER ID:  collins
      • PASSWORD: band2024

    Beginner kits are listed first. If you need a kit, select your kit, then go to checkout. OR If you are purchasing supplies other than a kit, scroll to 'Additional Accessories', select your items, then go to checkout.

    Please be sure to put your student's name in the 'Notes' section so we can have the student's name on the items purchased. 

    We will deliver the item purchased to the school.

    LCMS PERCUSSION PACK
    Every percussion student is required to have a percussion pack.  We have created a percussion pack with exactly what you need from the PERCUSSION SOURCE online store.  Please click on the link below to view and purchase the required percussion pack.  

    Lucyle Collins Middle School Percussion Pack
     

    LCMS BAND REQUIRED SUPPLY LIST 

    Students/parents are responsible for purchasing the supplies to care for and maintain their instrument.  This is required regardless if the students are using their own instrument or a school-owned instrument.  Instrument supplies are specific to each instrument and are listed below.  You can view and purchase the item by clicking on the underlined green link. 
     

    FLUTE SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES 

    OBOE SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES 

    CLARINET SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES 

    ALTO SAXOPHONE SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES 

    TRUMPET SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES 

    HORN  SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES 

    TROMBONE SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES  

    BARITONE SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES

    TUBA SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES 

    PERCUSSION SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES 

  • LCMS INSTRUMENT USAGE FEE AGREEMENT FORM
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    Tarifa por uso de instrumentos propiedad de la escuela
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  • Lucyle Collins Middle School offers three levels of band.  Please click on the link for each band to access information.

  • BEGINNING BAND

    The Beginner Band is the first step in the journey as a member of the Lucyle Collins Middle School Band.  Students in the Beginner Band will enjoy instrument specific classes where they can learn to play their chosen instrument in a small-group setting.  Students will learn how to properly assemble, hold, and play their instrument in a fun and progressive course designed to teach all of the skills necessary to perform concerts for your family and friends!

    The Beginner Band will perform several concerts throughout the first year, as well as travel to a music festival to compete against bands from around the state. The Beginner Band is primarily made up of 6th grade students, but special consideration can be made on a case-by-case basis for older students interested in joining band

    CLICK HERE FOR MORE BEGINNING BAND INFORMATION

    The classes and instruments offered are listed below 

    FLUTE

    A silver concert flute lies diagonally on a white background.

    OBOE

    A detailed view of a wooden oboe with silver keys against a white background.

    BASSOON

    A close-up view of a dark red bassoon with silver keys against a black background.

    CLARINET

    A black clarinet with silver keys rests on a white background.

    ALTO SAX

    A golden alto saxophone stands upright against a white background.

    TRUMPET

    A shiny brass trumpet with three valves and a bell, isolated on a white background.

    FRENCH HORN

    A gleaming brass French horn with intricate tubing and valves.

    TROMBONE

    A brass trombone with a slide mechanism is shown against a black background.

    EUPHONIUM

    A gleaming brass euphonium with three valves stands against a white background.

    TUBA

    A gleaming brass tuba stands upright against a white background.
     

    PERCUSSION (snare drum/practice pad and bell kit)

    A drum set with a snare drum, practice pad, drumsticks, and a keyboard on a stand.

  • Symphonic Band is an advanced performing ensemble with students who have at least one year of experience. Symphonic Band is the equivalent of compacted math or a Pre-AP level content. Students in this band must be proficient on their instruments and must be willing to commit to regular rehearsal and practice time. Symphonic Band full band rehearsals throughout the year. Students in this band are expected to participate in the scheduled rehearsals, concerts, pep rallies, and contests.

    All students will participate in the Solo & Ensemble Contest. It is also HIGHLY recommended that students participate in the district supplemental private lessons. 

    The Symphonic Band is under the direction of Mr. Nicholas Salazar

  • Honors band is our most advanced ensemble, designed to emphasize continued individual development in areas such as technique, tone, and music literacy. Honors Band  is the equivalent of accelerated math or an AP level course. The Honors Band comprised of 8th graders with the ocassional 7th grader.  Placement in the Honors Band is based on student performance proficiency. 

    Students in this band are required to participate in the scheduled rehearsals, concerts, pep rallies, and contests. In addition, each student will have the opportunity to audition for the TMEA All Region Band and will participate in the Solo & Ensemble contest. 

    It is also strongly recommended that the student participate in the district supplemental private lessons. 

    Honor Winds is under the direction of Mr. Manny Guerrero and has received awards in UIL and other music festivals. 

  • The Jade Jazz ensemble is offered to all students who are currently members of the Lucyle Collins Middle School Band program.   

    Jade jazz meets before school on WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM beginning on October  9, 2024.  Students will learn the basics of jazz pedagogy, including jazz theory, jazz improvisation, and the different genres included in jazz ensembles.   

    Jade Jazz is under the direction of Mr. Manny Guerrero 

  • SCHOOL STATUS CONNECT

    A teal-colored icon of an open book against a dark gray background.
     

    School Status Connect is the app that we use to communicate with parents.  Parents are also able to contact and communicate with teachers via the School Status Connect App. You can download the app for Apple IOS devices or for Android via he Google Play Store. 

    APPLE IOS APP: IOS App Services

    GOOGLE PLAY STORE: Playstore App Services