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."

The mission of M.C.S. Noble Middle School is to provide a quality education that prepares our students to be productive and contributing citizens of a global society. Noble Middle School has been a School of Distinction and a School of Excellence.
   

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.
 
 
What Do I Need for Band?   Instrument Supply List

All 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)

  

  • Flute
    -Tuning Rod
    -Soft Cloth
  • 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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