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  • Welcome!

    Welcome to the Chavez Middle School Band Program! The CCMS Eagle Band has established a wonderful tradition of excellence and we are glad you have chosen to be a part of it.

    Mission

    The Chavez Middle School Band's purpose is to provide students with a positive, life-changing experience that is centered on student success through making music.

    Vision

    Excellence in all we do.

    Values

    • Musicianship
    • Hard Work
    • Perseverance
    • Teamwork
    • Problem-Solving Skills

    Goals

    • Developing the Individual Student with a holistic approach
    • Acquire relevant and competitive skills for high school and beyond
    • Identify individual success and learn commitment in the journey to excellence

    Band Program

    • 140 students, with projected growth between 225-250 students for 2023-2024 school year
    • 7 year program along with University High School
    • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes based on ability
    • 2 UIL performing ensembles
    • 1 Beginner Band, with classes separated by instrument

    Band Accolades and Awards

    2023 - Division One UIL Concert, Varsity Band

    2022 - 2 students Waco ISD District Honor Band

    2022 - Division One UIL Sight Reading, Varsity Band

    2019 - Sweepstakes UIL Concert & Sight Reading

    2012 - Sweepstakes UIL Concert & Sight Reading

     

     

    MATTHEW VAADI

    Head Band Director

    matt.vaadi@wacoisd.org

    254.750.3736 Ext. 5063

    SETH AKER

    Assistant Band Director

    seth.aker@wacoisd.org

    254.750.3736 Ext. 6650

    TRENT CURRY

    Assistant Band Director

    andrew.curry@wacoisd.org

    254.750.3736 Ext. 5053

    "Commitment usually means giving up convenience, going the extra mile, inviting personal discomfort, embracing confrontation,

    sacrificing instant gratification for the mission at hand. There are no miracle solutions. Excellence is achieved through commitment."

    ~Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

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