History

Mills Park Middle School opened on August 25, 2010.  Since that date, the program has grown to over 300 students.  The bands at Mills Park include 6th Grade Beginning Band, 7th Grade Intermediate Band, 8th Grade Advanced Band, and Jazz Band.

HONORS AND AWARDS 2018-2019

Music Showcase Festival:  Sweepstakes Awards (given to highest scoring instrumental ensemble for the entire competition season),                                                   Superior Rating, 1st Place AA Band, Overall Award, Outstanding Section (trumpet)

Central District MPA:  Superior Rating - 8th Grade Band

​All-State Band:  Five students selected

​All-District Band:  Twenty-five selected

​All-County Band:  Thirty-five students selected

HONORS AND ​AWARDS 2017-2018

Music Showcase Festival:  Superior Rating, 1st Place AA Band, Overall Award, Outstanding Sections (flute & low brass)

Central District MPA:  Superior Rating - 8th Grade Band

Central District MPA:  Superior Rating - 7th Grade Band

​All-State Band:  Three students selected

​All-District Band:  Twenty-two students selected

​All-County Band:  Thirty-four students selected

NC Music Educators Association:  Performed at annual NCMEA Conference on November 12, 2017

HONORS AND ​AWARDS 2016-2017

Music Showcase Festival:  Sweepstakes Awards (given to highest scoring instrumental ensemble for the entire competition season),                                                   Superior Rating, 1st Place AA Band, Overall Award, Outstanding Sections (clarinet, trumpet, & percussion)

Central District MPA:  Superior Rating - 8th Grade Band

Central District MPA:  Superior Rating - 7th Grade Band

​All-State Band:  Two students selected

​All-District Band:  Twenty-four students selected

All-County Band:  Thirty-two students selected

HONORS AND AWARDS 2015-2016

Music Showcase Festival:  Superior Rating, 1st Place AA Band, Outstanding Sections (horns & low brass)

Central District MPA:  Superior Rating - 8th Grade Band

​All-State Band:  Six students selected

​All-District Band:  Twenty-eight students selected

​All-County Band:  Forty-four students selected

HONORS AND AWARDS 2014-2015

Music Showcase Festival:  Superior Rating, 1st Place AA Band, Overall Award, Outstanding Sections (flutes & tubas), Outstanding Soloists (2)

Central District MPA:  Superior Rating - 8th Grade Band

All-State Band:  Five students selected

All-District Band:  Twenty students selected

All-County Band:  Thirty-five students selected

HONORS AND Awards 2013-2014

Music Showcase Festival:  Superior Rating, 1st Place AA Band, Overall Award, Outstanding Sections (percussion & trombones)

Central District MPA:  Superior Rating - 8th Grade Band

All-State Band:  Three students selected

All-District Band:  Twenty-one students selected

All-County Band:  Twenty-nine students selected

HONORS AND Awards 2012-2013

Music Showcase Festival:  Superior Rating, 1st Place AA Band, Overall Award, Outstanding Musician, Outstanding Soloist

Central District MPA:  Superior Rating - 8th Grade Band

All-District Band:  Eleven students selected

All-County Band:  Twenty-two students selected

HONORS AND Awards 2011-2012

Music Showcase Festival:  Superior Rating, 1st Place AA Band, Overall Award, Outstanding Musician

Central District MPA:  Superior Rating - 8th Grade Band

All-State Band:  One student selected

All-District Band:  Eleven students selected

All-County Band:  Fourteen students selected

HONORS AND AWARDS 2010-2011

Music Showcase Festival:  Superior Rating, 2nd Place AA Band, Outstanding Musician

Central District MPA:  Superior Rating - 8th Grade Band

All-State Band:  One student selected

All-District Band:  Seven students selected

All-County Band:  Nine students selected