New Manchester High School - FAME Band
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!!!ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
The FAME Band holiday concert time!
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The NMHS FAME Band department will present their holiday program entitled, "Christmas Revue: A Holiday Concert, " on December 8, 2022. There will be a special performance by the Factor Shoals Middle School Band to open the show.
Tickets are available today at Freshtix.com. Come out and support the band and jumpstart your holiday season with some great music. |
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FAME Band Auditions & Magnet Application
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The NMHS MMJ Band Promo has been completed. Here is a portion of the video featuring some of the students of the MMJ. Email our director of bands for more information on how to be a part of the FAME Band program and the Mighty Marching Jaguars.
Promo Courtesy of Scholiday TV & LAMIK Videos |
Audition time is approaching, and the NMHS FAME Band program has a spot for you! The Douglas County School System is preparing to release the magnet applications. The applications will go live on October 3rd. This is your opportunity to join one of the premier band programs in the Metro Atlanta area.
Teacher Recommendations - Students should share this link with teachers who they’ve asked to complete a recommendation form: DCSS Magnet Teacher Recommendation Form. Recommendations from your math, science, English, and foreign language (if applicable) teachers are requested by most magnet programs. Please review the important dates so that you do not miss anything. Also, be sure to use the FAME Audition Requirements page to assist you with your audition preparation. The application button will be active on October 3rd. Mr. Chester, the FAME Band staff, and FAME Band students look forward to working with you!
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Mighty Marching Jaguars Finish Competition
Season As Grand Champions!
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The Mighty Marching Jaguars has closed their competition season with a Grand Champion win at the 2022 Berkmar Invitational The band scored the highest out of a group of 10 bands from around Georgia, scored a straight superior field rating, and placed in various sub categories. The MMJ will now focus on completing the football season and preparing for the Chicago Thanksgiving parade.
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The New Manchester Mighty Marching Jaguars traveled to Jackson State University in Jackson, MS on 9/25/2022. It was on this hot Mississippi dat that the MMJ took the 1st place award in their division. We would like to thank all the supporters and parents that helped make this trip possible. Special thanks to the Jackson State University "Sonic Boom of the South" for the invitation and for hosting a stellar event.
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News
Upcoming Band Performances
11.4.2022 - NMHS at Newnan HS
We are headed out to support the Jaguar football team as they visit Newnan High School. Come help us rock the stadium and pump up the team in this regional football contest.
11.24.2022 - Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
The MMJ is headed to Chicago to participate in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. This parade will be televised live on the morning of Thanksgiving. Tune in and watch as the Mighty Marching Jaguars represent for NMHS, Douglas County, and the city of Douglasville.
12.8.2022 - Christmas Revue: A Holiday Concert
The FAME band will be on stage for their holiday concert presentation. The concert will feature the jazz ensemble, concert band, and wind symphony. There will be a few other surprises as well! Tickets are available on at Freshtix.com. Come and jumpstart your holiday season with some fantastic holiday music.
We are headed out to support the Jaguar football team as they visit Newnan High School. Come help us rock the stadium and pump up the team in this regional football contest.
11.24.2022 - Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
The MMJ is headed to Chicago to participate in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. This parade will be televised live on the morning of Thanksgiving. Tune in and watch as the Mighty Marching Jaguars represent for NMHS, Douglas County, and the city of Douglasville.
12.8.2022 - Christmas Revue: A Holiday Concert
The FAME band will be on stage for their holiday concert presentation. The concert will feature the jazz ensemble, concert band, and wind symphony. There will be a few other surprises as well! Tickets are available on at Freshtix.com. Come and jumpstart your holiday season with some fantastic holiday music.