About
M.C.S. Noble Middle School
Noble
Middle School is located in historic Wilmington, North Carolina.
The school is named for Marcus Cicero Stephens Noble, the
first superintendent of New Hanover County Schools. The
original building was constructed in 1969, and the addition
was completed in 1991. The school colors are maroon and
gold, and the mascot is the eagle. The school motto is "It
is noble to have a friend, but nobler to be a friend."
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About
the Director
Patti
Knauf is a 1996 graduate of East Carolina University. She
completed her teaching internship at Noble Middle School in
May 1996 under the direction of Dr. Joe Peterson. Mrs. Knauf
has taught K-5 general music and was the band director at
Swansboro Middle School in Onslow County from 1998-2005. While
teaching in Onslow County, Mrs. Knauf played trumpet with
the Onslow Brass Company and later with the Onslow Winds Community
Band.
Mrs. Knauf
served as the Chairperson for the Solo Ensemble Festival for
the Eastern District Band Association from 2004-2006. In Spring
2006 she had the honor of being the guest clinician and conductor
for Pender County's Middle School All-County Band. Mrs. Knauf
earned her Master of Music in Music Education degree in June
2006. Mrs. Knauf has been the band director at Noble Middle
School since August 2006. |
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Grades:
Items
specific to your instrument from the supply list
A working instrument
Pencils
Personal tuner (chromatic, NOT guitar)

6th
Grade:
Measures of Success, Book 1

7th Grade:
Intermediate: The Simple Rhythmatician by David Newell

(A class set is available, but you are encouraged to purchase your own copy from Finkelstein's or Modern Music)
Beginning: Measures of Success, Book 1
8th Grade:
Foundations for a Superior Performance

(A class set is available)
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- Flute
-Tuning Rod
-Soft Cloth
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Clarinet
-Swab
-Cork Grease
-Reed Guard that holds 4 reeds
-Four PLAYABLE reeds (no chips, cracks, or MOLD!)
- Saxophone
-Swab
-Cork Grease
-Reed Guard that holds 4 reeds
-Four PLAYABLE reeds (no chips, cracks, or MOLD!)
- Trumpet
-Valve Oil
-Tuning Slide Grease
-Snake (bore brush)
- Trombone
-Slide Cream (NOT slide oil)
-Tuning Slide Grease
-Snake (bore brush)
- Percussion
-Drum Sticks
-Bell Mallets
-Drum Key
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