murphy middle school band awards and recognitions
The Murphy Middle School Band program is one part of the PISD East Cluster Band Program (Murphy M.S., McMillen H.S., and Plano East Senior High School). All skills and knowledge gained from participation in our band program are continued and expanded upon in the high school bands. We plan for our students to take their talents to the high school and senior high school. The East Cluster Band Program is recognized as one of the top band programs in the nation.
The ensembles of the Murphy Middle School Band Program consistently receive Superior Ratings at the Texas U.I.L. Concert and Sightreading Contest. They also have been recognized for excellence at local contests, receiving "Best in Class" and "Most Outstanding Group" awards. The band program has received state recognitions as a State Honor Band Finalist, and national recognitions through the National Wind Band Honors Project, being both a National Winner and Commended Winner for several years.
The ensembles of the Murphy Middle School Band Program consistently receive Superior Ratings at the Texas U.I.L. Concert and Sightreading Contest. They also have been recognized for excellence at local contests, receiving "Best in Class" and "Most Outstanding Group" awards. The band program has received state recognitions as a State Honor Band Finalist, and national recognitions through the National Wind Band Honors Project, being both a National Winner and Commended Winner for several years.
Nick Seibert, Band Director
Bachelor of Music Education, New Mexico State University
Master of Music, Texas A&M University—Commerce
Professional Affiliations:
Texas Music Educators Association
Texas Music Adjudicators Association
Texas Bandmasters Association
National Bandmasters Association
Phi Beta Mu Honorary Bandmaster Fraternity
Texas Parent Teacher Association Lifetime Member
Course load:
Beginning Low Brass
Beginning Trombones
Beginning Trumpets
Beginning Percussion
Wind Ensemble
Master of Music, Texas A&M University—Commerce
Professional Affiliations:
Texas Music Educators Association
Texas Music Adjudicators Association
Texas Bandmasters Association
National Bandmasters Association
Phi Beta Mu Honorary Bandmaster Fraternity
Texas Parent Teacher Association Lifetime Member
Course load:
Beginning Low Brass
Beginning Trombones
Beginning Trumpets
Beginning Percussion
Wind Ensemble
Nicki DIAZ, Associate Director
Bachelor of Music Education, Stephen F. Austin University
Master of Music Education, Southern Methodist University
Professional Affiliations:
Texas Music Educators Association
Texas Bandmasters Association
Lone Star Wind Orchestra (Bassoonist)
Course load:
Beginning Flutes
Beginning Clarinets
Beginning Double Reeds
Symphonic Band
Concert Band
Master of Music Education, Southern Methodist University
Professional Affiliations:
Texas Music Educators Association
Texas Bandmasters Association
Lone Star Wind Orchestra (Bassoonist)
Course load:
Beginning Flutes
Beginning Clarinets
Beginning Double Reeds
Symphonic Band
Concert Band
LINDSAY BARNHILL, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Bachelor of Music Education, University of Arkansas
Professional Affiliations:
Texas Music Educators Association
Course load:
Associate Director at McMillen HS
Beginning French horns
Beginning Saxophones
Professional Affiliations:
Texas Music Educators Association
Course load:
Associate Director at McMillen HS
Beginning French horns
Beginning Saxophones
