History
New Smyrna Beach Middle School has a rich history of Excellence as both a Jr. High and Middle School. The Stingray Band and Chorus embraces the support from our local community and thrives towards excellence in many areas.
Honors
2023-2024
Chorus- 5 All-County Chorus Participants
Concert Band- 5 student made the All- County Concert Band
2022-2023
Chorus- 3 All-County Chorus Participants
Chorus- District Music Performance Assessment Participation
Concert Band- 1 Student Made the All-State Honor Band
Concert Band- 3 Students Made the All-County Band
Jazz Band- 2 Students Made All-County Jazz Band
Concert Band- 6 Student made the Symphonic Celebration Honor Band at USF
Concert Band- 31 Superior Ratings and 9 Excellent Ratings at Solo and Ensemble
Jazz- Lakeside Jazz Festival Superior Rating, Best Section Saxophones
Jazz Combo- Participate in NSB Jazz Fest
Orchestra- 2 students participants
2021-2022
Chorus- 4 All-County Chorus Participants
Chorus- District Music Performance Assessment Participation
Concert Band- 1 Student Made the All-State Honor Band
Concert Band- 5 Student Made the All-County Band
Jazz Band- 1 Student Made All-County Jazz Band
Concert Band- 4 Student made the Symphonic Celebration Honor Band at USF
Concert Band- 20 Superior Ratings and 25 Excellent Ratings at Solo and Ensemble
Concert Band- Excellent at MPA
Jazz- Lakeside Jazz Festival Excellent Rating, Best Section Saxophones
Jazz Combo-Lakeside Jazz Festival Excellent Rating
Jazz Combo- Participate in NSB Jazz Fest
2020-2021
COVID- All Groups and events were Canceled this year
Concert Band- 7 Superior Ratings and 7 Excellent Ratings at Solo and Ensemble
2019-2020
Chorus- 4 All-County Chorus Participants
Concert Band- 1 Student Made the All-State Honor Band
Concert Band- 6 Student Made the All-County Band
Jazz Band- 1 Student Made All-County Jazz Band
Concert Band- 6 Student made the Symphonic Celebration Honor Band at USF
Concert Band- 18 Superior Ratings and 4 Excellent Ratings at Solo and Ensemble
COVID- All Groups and events were Cancled this in March of 2020
2018-2019
Chorus- 5 All-County Chorus Participants
Concert Band- 2 Student Made the All-State Band
Concert Band- 6 Student Made the All-County Band
Jazz Band- 1 Student Made the All-County Jazz band
Orchestra- 1 Student Made the All-State Honors Orchestra
2017-2018
Chorus- 1 Superior Rated Vocal Solo
Chorus- 7 All-County Chorus Participants
Chorus- District Music Performance Assessment Excellent Rating
Concert Band- Middle School All-State Honors Participant
Concert Band- 3 All-County Band Students
Concert Band- 15 Superior S&E Performances, 31 Excellent S&E Performances
Concert Band- 5 Students Accepted to USF Symphonic Celebration Honor Band in Tampa
Concert Band- District Music Performance Assessment Participation
Orchestra- 1 All-County Orchestra Participant
Jazz- 1 All-County Jazz Band Participant
Jazz- Lakeside Jazz Festival Excellent Rating, Trumpets Best Section
Jazz- Lakeside Jazz Most Outstanding Trumpet Section for Friday Cafe Stage
2016-2017
Chorus- 6 All County Orchestra Participants
Chorus- Excellent Rating in District Music Performance Assessment
Jazz Band- Lakeside Jazz Festival Excellent Rating, Saxophones Best Section
Concert Band- 2 All-County Band Participants
Concert Band- Participated in District Performance Assessments
Concert Band- 5 Students Accepted to USF Symphonic Celebration Honor Band in Tampa
Orchestra- 1 All-County Orchestra Participant
2015-2016
Chorus- 5 All-County Chorus Participants
Chorus- Participated in District Performance Assessment
Concert Band- 2 All-County band participants
Concert Band- Participated in District Performance Assessment
Concert Band- 3 Students Accepted to USF Symphonic Celebration Honor Band in Tampa
Jazz Band Lakeside Jazz Festival Excellent Rating, Rhythm Section Best Section
2014-2015
Chorus- 3 All-County Chorus Participants
Chorus- Participated in District Performance Assessment
Concert Band- 2 All-County Band participants
Concert Band- Participated in District Performance Assessment
Jazz Band Lakeside Jazz Festival Excellent Rating, Saxophone Section Best Section
2013-2014
Chorus- 3 All-County Chorus Participants
Chorus- Participated in District Performance Assessment
Concert Band- 3 All-County band participants
Concert Band- Participated in District Performance Assessment
Concert Band- Awarded "Best Band" at Oak Hill Christmas Parade
Jazz Band- Participated in District Performance Assessment
Jazz Band Lakeside Jazz Festival Excellent Rating, Rhythm Section Best Section
Previous Directors
2013- Present Mr. Jonathan Brodie
1992-2013 Mr. Barry Sturms
1990-1992 Ms. (Name unknown in Records)
1989-1990 Mr. Brian Nichols- Band
1980-1990 Ms. Dikson- Orchestra
1985-1989 Mr. Andre Johnson- Band
1978-1985 Mr. Dale Rush
