Oak Mountain Middle School Band

Proud to be a part of a school system that supports Music Education!!

Shelby County Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from the NAMM Foundation for outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the awards program continues to spotlight and celebrate school districts and individual schools across the United Sates for their exemplary dedication to music education and ongoing efforts to ensure access to music learning as part of a well-rounded education.

The award reaches K-12 communities nationwide, offering both recognition and momentum to strengthen and expand music education programs. In 2026, more than 1,000 school districts and schools have been recognized for outstanding achievement in providing access to high-quality music education. Shelby County Schools is one of nine school districts in Alabama to be honored with the award.

Recipients of the 2026 BCME Awards were selected through a comprehensive application and review process that evaluates key indicators, including funding, instructional time, participation rates, facilities, and community support. To uphold the program's rigor and credibility, all applications were independently reviewed and verified by WolfBrown, a leading research and evaluation firm specializing in education and the arts.

The NAMM Foundation is the charitable arm of the National Association of Music Merchants.

We’re incredibly proud of Maggie, Liam, Miles and Colin for earning a spot in the Alabama All-State Band! Way to go!

It was a great week for the OMMS Band! Our Concert, Symphonic, and Advanced Bands all earned Superior Ratings at the Alabama Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessment. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, preparation, and musicianship these students demonstrated!

Awesome two days of music making for the Alabama Bandmasters Association District 4 Honor Band!

Awesome time at Shelby County Honor Band! So proud of our students!

We are so proud of these OMMS band kids and their accomplishments!

Combined rehearsal today: 140ish beginners, one band room, and approximately 0 square feet of personal space. Very festive indeed!🎄🎶

Our very own Mr. Nelson is the 2025-2026 Oak Mountain Middle School Teacher of the Year!