BMS Band News
The monthly newsletter of the Bedford MS Bands
September Edition
Welcome to the Bedford Middle School Band monthly newsletter. Each month the newsletter contains important announcements, dates, and much more. This way you can stay connected to what your child does in Band.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
One Month In!
Thank you again for always supporting our performing arts program! Keep an eye out for our monthly newsletter for all of the up to date info that you might need to know.
Dominos Slice the Price Card Fundraiser!
Our fundraiser is officially off and running! We have already raised $80 online towards our $4,000.00 goal!
Everyone should register for the fundraiser. https://register.dominos.cards/55009
Once you register you will get your own personal link to share with friends and family.
If you choose not to register, you can still support the group by sharing our general online store, where friends and family can purchase a Buy One, Get One large pizza card for just $20!
Here is the link: https://store.dominos.cards/55009
Also, once you register you will have a chance to earn a $50 Gift Card! The registered participant with the most cards sold by 9/16/26 at 11:59 p.m. EST will win a $50 Gift Card (when our group sells at least 100 cards online).
UPCOMING EVENTS
This is where we will post upcoming events! Parties, concerts, opportunities, etc.
Event Information
Hello all! We are excited to host our annual band movie night! We are excited to announce that we will be watching Spiderman into the Spiderverse! Our 8th grade leadership team has been hard at work preparing and planning for this event. We can't wait to have a fun night with snacks and a great movie. Hope to see you there! Parents and Guardians! For this event we would greatly appreciate donations of snacks, boxes of chips, waters, and Gatorade. If you are able to donate to our students you can drop off donations to the main office or bring them the night of our movie. Thank you for supporting our band program!
Event Information
We are happy to announce that the BMS 8th grade Bands are headed to BNL on September 18th to perform with our high school marching band at Homecoming! It will be a unique experience for all of our band students because they get to meet high schoolers in the group and learn the traditions of the BNL Marching Band. We can't wait to give our students the opportunity to perform with our amazing high school marching band! Students are to report to the BNL Orchestra room by 4:15 pm!
Students of the Month
P. 3 - Walter R.
P. 5 - Mason C.
P. 6 - Jayce P.
P. 7 - Teddy R.
Late Assignments - here's how to get credit
If you turn in a late assignment, email me at frashh@nlcs.k12.in.us so I know that it has been completed.
REMINDERS
Class Expectations
- We are a TEAM (Respect those around you, raise your hand, you don't talk while I talk, I won't talk while you talk)
- Always be Prepared (Always have your instrument, music, chromebook, and a PENCIL.)
- Stay Focused (leave your phone in your backpack or locker, watch for the countdown, ask you neighbors NICELY to focus back in)
MATERIALS
Reeds
Students who play instruments that require reeds should have AT LEAST 2 good reeds with them at all times. If your student is running low on reeds, please contact Conrad Music Services to order a box (clarinets and saxes) or individual reeds (bassoon and oboe). Paige's Music delivers every Monday. Orders must be placed Friday by 5pm to receive the delivery by Monday.
Link to Conrad Music Service: https://www.paigesmusic.com/paiges/run?id=6
Brand and strength of reeds are listed below for your convenience:
Clarinet (Beginning)
Vandoren 2 1/2
Clarinet (Advanced)
Vandoren 3
Alto Sax (all grades)
Vandoren 2 1/2
(Advanced students may use strength 3 if desired)
Tenor Sax (all grades)
Vandoren 2 1/2
Oboe (Beginning)
Lescher medium soft
Oboe (Advanced)
Lescher medium
Paiges Music phone number: 812.738.2111
Instrument Repairs
Paige's Music Services is our go to for instrument repairs. Here’s how:
It is a repair service pick up (every Monday in the afternoon)
Go to their website: https://www.paigesmusic.com/paiges/run?id=6
Follow the instructions on their site. Fill out the instrument/issue
Request a loaner
You’re good to go!
RESOURCES
class expectations: grading policy, attendance policy, important dates, and much more!