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What do I need to know about Music at Southwest?
Choir Class

How do I sign up?

The first and most important step is getting you registered for class.  We go through how scheduling works at the middle school level, as well as how to sign up for music classes.

Violin Player

What instruments are available for study?

If you feel drawn towards instrumental music, you'll need to select your instrument.  We go over the instruments available for study here at Southwest.

Music Class

What materials or equipment will I need?

Music study is an investment in your future; as such, each course has some required materials.  Each director will explain what materials are needed for his or her class.

Orchestra

What have the music programs at Southwest achieved?

From individual students earning spots in local and state Honors ensembles, to earning highest marks at state assessments, to performing at the Blumenthal, to performing at the NC State Music Educators Association Conference, to winning competitions across the Southeast, our music programs have outstanding accolades.

Holiday Marching Band

What will I get out of joining music?

There are so many reasons to join music.  You will be challenged mentally and physically to take on a new set of skills.  You will learn to work both on your own and as a group for individual and group goals.  You will make some of your best life-long friends.  Joining music is like  joining a family.  Most of all, you will have fun!

Young Musicians

I've registered for my Elective.  What's next?

We'll explain what to do as you anticipate next school year. For Band and Orchestra members, this includes selecting your instrument.

For Band and Orchestra members:

This is a link to the site where you will select your instrument.  Everyone who signs up for Band or Orchestra needs to visit this site, complete the matching tool, select an instrument, then submit your interest form.

Have other questions?  Contact your director:

Ms. Kelly Potts

Southwest MS Chorus Director

kellya.potts@cms.k21.nc.us

Ms. Kelly Potts

Southwest MS Chorus Director

kellya.potts@cms.k12.nc.us

Ms. Kristen Wright

Southwest MS Orchestra Director

kristene.wright@cms.k12.nc.us

Mr. Eric Myers

Southwest MS Band Director

erick.myers@cms.k12.nc.us

Whitewater Middle School Orchestra strives to give students the best opportunities to learn to play a musical instrument in a quality music program.

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