- Michael E. Smith Middle School
- Mr. Brooks Holmes, Curriculum & Info
Holmes, Brooks
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- Let's Play Drums!
- Virtual Band Concert 6/9/21
- Virtual Band Concert 2/4/21
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- Mr. Brooks Holmes, Curriculum & Info
- Helpful Resources
- Flute - 1st Lessons - Video Tutorials
- Clarinet - 1st Lessons - Video Tutorials
- Clarinet - Higher Notes
- Saxophone - 1st Lessons - Video Tutorials
- Trumpet - 1st Lessons - Video Tutorials
- Trombone - 1st Lessons - Video Tutorials
- Percussion - 1st Lessons - Video Tutorials
- Paul Plummer Dedication Ceremony
- Jazz Band Extra Credit
- Listening Library - JAZZ
- Listening Library - CONCERT BANDS
- Solos - Extra Credit
- MICCA Festivals
- Mr. Holmes - Recordings
- District Audition Materials
- Solos - Holiday Favorites
- Band - Holiday Favorites

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Mr. Brooks Holmes
As the Band Director for South Hadley’s Michael E. Smith Middle School, Brooks Holmes leads over 100 students in grades 5-8 in pursuing their dreams within instrumental music. His Concert & Jazz Bands are well known throughout the local & state community for their versatility, discipline & technique. Brooks is a strong advocate for implementing music technology into his teaching and often hosts Music Education Majors from Westfield State & UMASS Amherst. Brooks earned a Bachelor’s & Master’s degree from UMASS Amherst. He has been an adjunct faculty member of Bay Path College where he’s taught history courses in Western Music & American Jazz. Brooks enjoys playing trumpet for weddings & concerts throughout the state as both a soloist and as 2nd trumpeter with the New England Brass Quartet for the past 25 years.
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