Author Archives: Ms. Kinion

About Ms. Kinion

Ms. Kinion is the current band director at Sanford Middle School where she teaches Beginning, Concert, Symphonic, and Jazz Bands as well as Guitar. She enjoys playing many different instruments as teaching and making music are her passions. Ms. Kinion is also a graduate of the Florida State University where she received her Bachelors in Music Education. Go Noles!

Important Islands of Adventure Trip Announcements

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Ms. Kinion

Dear Parents, A few reminders for Saturday’s Rewards Trip: -Wear comfortable clothes, shoes, and sunscreen -Students wearing inappropriate clothing (determined by Ms. Wilcox and Ms. Kinion) will be asked to change. – Students should be in band room by 7:00 … Continue reading →

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Spring Concert Announcements

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Ms. Kinion

Please view the attached document concerning the Spring Concert. Spring Concert Info and Permission Slip

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Upcoming Events

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Ms. Kinion

Dear Parents and Students, We have several upcoming events that will highlight our wonderful band program through the school year. *Please note that some of the dates/times have changed* *Thursday May 10: Honor Band Rehearsal – All Honor Band members … Continue reading →

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Congrats to the Symphonic Band!

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Ms. Kinion

Congratulations to the Sanford MS Symphonic Band on a wonderful MPA performance April 13th. To view videos of their performance, you can view our new YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/SanfordMSBand Professional pictures were also taken and may be purchased by picking … Continue reading →

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MPA Check Out Procedure – Very Important!!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Ms. Kinion

Important Announcements Concerning this Friday *Our stage performance will take place at 3:30pm at the Lake Mary HS Auditorium *Following our stage performance, students will go to a separate room for Sight Reading. No parents will be admitted at this … Continue reading →

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No Symphonic Band Rehearsal this Week!

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Ms. Kinion

The Symphonic Band rehearsal has been cancelled for this week. We will have our first after school rehearsal, March 28th from 3-5pm.

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Jazz Band Performance March 29th

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Ms. Kinion

News Flash! The GEMS PTSA is very happy to have us perform for the ArtsFest in a couple weeks. The following are important changes concerning the March 29th performance: We will be taking a bus to Goldsboro Elementary for the … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Dinner Performance Schedule

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Ms. Kinion

5:00pm: Honor Band Report to Band Room 5:30pm: Sanford MS Honor Band 6:00pm: Seminole HS Jazz Combos 6:00pm: Symphonic Band Report to Band Room 6:30pm: Sanford MS Symphonic Band/Drumline 6:45pm: Jazz Band Report to Cafeteria 7:00: Sanford MS Jazz Band … Continue reading →

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Solo and Ensemble Times Posted

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Ms. Kinion

Please double check your times! They have been updated and posted in the band room. Updated 2-22-12: SMS S&E

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Solo and Ensemble

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Ms. Kinion

If you are interested in participating in Solo and Ensemble, please view the files below: S&E Information Letter S&E Entry Form Participants should turn in the entry form above along with $5.00 per entry by Tuesday, January 17, 2012 to … Continue reading →

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