This is now the site you need to use for all information regarding MCMS bands. Look through the links to the right for connections to private teachers, charms recording studio, and a calendar of events. Check here often for announcements and detials.
Hello all!
Please view/print the most updated calendar under "MBI Files." We have added a field trip to the OKC Philharmonic on Wednesday, November 6th. It will be during the school day, and pizza will be provided for MBI students when they return. I will ask for dietary concerns when the date gets closer. Thank you! -Mrs. Tracy
Please click here to fill out the student information form: https://forms.gle/7sRRTaFZKEtncNX89
Welcome back to school for all of our Canyon Ridge families!
We are extremely excited to get the school year rolling! We hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to a fantastic year of band! Please check out the calendar and add those dates to your own family calendars. Feel free to email your director with any questions!
Welcome back to school for all of our Mustang Band families!
We are extremely excited to get the school year rolling! All classes will need instruments at school starting on Monday, August 19. Make sure you take your instrument out sometime this weekend and make sure your instrument is still in good working order. Please check out the updated calendar and add those dates to your own family calendars, and make sure to sign and bring the contract that was sent home today back on Monday as well. Feel free to email your director with any questions, and we hope everyone had a wonderful first day of school!
Welcome back to school for all of our Mustang North families!
We are extremely excited to get the school year rolling! We will need instruments at school starting on Monday, August 19. Make sure you take your instrument out sometime this weekend and make sure your instrument is still in good working order. Please check out the updated calendar and add those dates to your own family calendars. Feel free to email your director with any questions!
Mrs. Tracy: tracym@mustangps.org
Clarinet and Flute Teacher
Plan time: 12:05-12:45 PM
Phone: (405) 256-5250
Mrs. Mackenzie Tracy is excited to begin her 8th year as a band director, and second year with the Mustang Band Program! In addition to Meadow Brook, she will be teaching at Mustang High School and Central Middle School. She previously taught band for six years in Michigan, and moved to Oklahoma after her marriage to her husband Matthew--a Music Professor at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Mrs. Tracy received her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education (Summa Cum Laude) from Central Michigan University in 2011, and Master's Degree in Music-Conducting from Central Michigan University 2015. During her time in Michigan, Mrs. Tracy taught competitive marching band, multiple middle school and high school concert bands, and jazz band. Ensembles under the direction of Mrs. Tracy have consistently received Superior ratings at Contests/Festivals.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watersports, playing softball, teaching clarinet lessons, being active, and spending time with friends and family.
Mr. Jussila: jussilad@mustangps.org
Percussion Teacher
Mr. Jussila is in his Ninth year as Assistant Director of Bands and Associate Percussion Director at Mustang Public Schools. Before that, Dustin has taught instrumental music education in Blanchard, OK and Saginaw, MI. Mr. Jussila earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumental Music Education from Oklahoma City University. Mr. Jussila also attended Central Michigan University where he studied with master percussionist Robert Hohner. Mr. Jussila was a member of the internationally acclaimed Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble and has recorded with that group on several albums. Mr. Jussila has performed with the Oklahoma Philharmonic Orchestra, Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, Enid Symphony, Midland Symphony Orchestra, and The Oklahoma City University Orchestra on a two week tour of China’s greatest music venues and halls. Mr. Jussila remains a very active percussion teacher, performer, and adjudicator throughout Oklahoma and Michigan, and is in demand as a wind and percussion arranger for many schools and colleges throughout the United States. Mr. Jussila is an avid fisherman, golfer, and enjoys everything in the outdoors.
Please click here to go to the page with solo accompaniment recordings.
Canyon Ridge Intermediate School
6th Grade Band Calendar
August 20, 2019 Instrument Rental Night - 4:00 to 7:30PM
MHS Band Room
August 22, 2019 Instrument Rental Night - 4:00 to 7:30PM
MHS Band Room
Both of these events are scheduled to make renting or purchasing an instrument more convenient for the families in Mustang. These are come and go events.
August 23, 2019 Instruction will begin on band instruments.
September 2-13, 2019 Band-a-Palooza Donation Drive Fundraiser
More info will be coming soon!
October 1, 2019 Incredible Pizza Reward Day for Fundraiser Goal
This trip is during the school day. You must qualify for this event.
November 12, 2019 Beginning Band Demonstration Concert
Times TBA
All Band Students will perform.
** February (date TBA) Recruiting performance for 5th graders**
April 4, 2020 Mustang North Middle School and Canyon Ridge Intermediate School Solo/Ensemble Festival
Times TBA
Not required, but highly encouraged.
April 18, 2020 Deer Creek Band Festival
Includes a trip to Incredible Pizza
All Band Students will perform but are not required to go to Incredible Pizza.
April 24, 2020 Mustang Day of Bands
Times TBA
All Band Students will perform.
Click here to listen to recordings of the All State Etudes.
