Meadowcreek High School Band has continued to be a Band of Excellence since its existence in 1986. Students at Meadowcreek consist of more than 90 countries and its band represents that diversity. During the opening of the school year, 2004-2005, the Meadowcreek High School Band was marked as the first show- style band in Gwinnett County. Pride, Dedication, and Motivation create the Band of Excellence you see before you. The Mighty Marching Mustangs are combined with the newly formed "Sassy Sapphire Dancers" under the direction of Mrs. Richelle Kirkland and Kin Scott. Students at Meadowcreek also have the opportunity to participate in several ensembles including The Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Pep Band, and our newly formed music technology class. This past year alone, we have participated in the Southern Heritage Classic and High School Battle of Bands in Memphis, TN, The Atlanta Classic Parade of Excellence in Atlanta, Ga and The Magic City Classic Parade in Brimingham, Al.  The Mighty Marching Mustangs were featured in The Clark-Atlanta Homecoming Parade, whose band was in the Movie “Drum Line.”  The Mighty Marching Mustangs continued to represent the Norcross and Atlanta Metro Area in its participation in the Garden City Invitational in Augusta, Ga and the Lilburn Christmas Parade in Lilburn, Ga. The year ended with an invitation to the 2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl Game Half-time show and Parade.   The two schools that feed into Meadowcreek are Lilburn Middle under the direction of Ms. Sherry Lambert and Radloff Middle under the direction of Ms. Amanda Hertel. Meadowcreek has instilled Pride, Dedication, and Motivation throughout the program, which makes it second to none. 

The recent MHS Awards and Accomplishments include:

• 1^st place Drum Major in the High School Battle of Bands (Memphis, TN)
• 2^nd place Overall in the High School Battle of Bands (Memphis, TN)
• 1^st place Percussion in the Viewer’s Choice Battle of Bands (Chattanooga, TN)
• November 18^th dedicated as Meadowcreek Band Day in the city of Norcross
• Nearly $30,000 in music scholarships awarded to our Seniors

Jimmie McKinley received his Bachelors and Masters in Music Education from The University of Tennessee studying under Dr. David Royse. He began his teaching career in Knoxville, TN at Austin-East Magnet Performing Arts and Sciences High, where he was the Assistant Director of Bands for two years. As Director of Bands at Meadowcreek he comes with a vision of success through parental support and individual student achievement.

Mr. McKinley was recently Awarded the Teacher of the Month for the month of February for his direction in the school’s Black History Program. He was the music director for the school’s production of “The Wiz” in 2006, “West Side Story” in 2007 and this year’s production of “Zoot Suit”. The Jazz Band continues to represent the area well with performances and special appearances around the Metro Atlanta Area. He is the Assistant Director of Bands for the Gwinnett Community Band, privately teaches piano and percussion, and is the school’s music technology instructor. Mr. McKinley is also the Minister of Music at Grace Fellowship Christian in Tucker, Ga.

With the help and support of a strong community, Meadowcreek Band will continue to grow as the trailblazer for the county. Under his direction, Meadowcreek Band will continue to be an ambassador for the Norcross community and for Gwinnett County.

B-Ball Pep BAND

The Sassy Sapphire Dancers

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