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Band Notes - Week of April 18

2022-2023 School Year - Belton MS Band

Band Notes - Week of April 18 2022-2023 School Year - Belton MS Band
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Welcome!

General information that applies to all students and parents can be found towards the top of every newsletter, while information specific to your child's ensemble can be found in that particular section by scrolling down. Feel free to contact a director if you have any questions, and our contact information is at the bottom of this newsletter.

General Information for All

*Vote & Order 8th Grade Band Shirt*

8th Grade Students & Parents Only: Fill out this form ONLY if you are ordering an 8th Grade Band Shirt, which will include nicknames created by the directors on the back. The cost is $10 per shirt and is due by THIS Friday, April 21 at 4pm. Please only use one submission per person, and resubmit the form for additional shirt orders: Click here to vote and order the 8th Grade Band Shirt.


See the choices of the designs below:

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Design #1

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Design #2

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Design #3

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6th & 7th Grade End-of-Year Audition Information

Our placement auditions for next school year will be held during each student's band class from April 24 to May 5. All current 6th & 7th grade band students are required to participate for a major grade. This audition serves as the individual assessment of each student's musical skills mastered from this school year. Think of this as the individual STAAR test for Band. Click here to read detailed information about the auditions.


Audition results are final and will be posted on Friday, May 12 at 8:00am. These results will be sent to the school counselors for next year's scheduling. Those students choosing to not remain in Band next year will not have their results posted.

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M100 Reverse Raffle & Dinner

You are invited to this adult-only event that serves as the primary fundraiser for the Belton HS Marching 100. It will be held on Saturday, April 22 at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple. Registration will begin at 6:00pm, with dinner served at 6:30pm, and the First Draw at 7:00pm.

Please contact Ashley Boland at m100fundraiser@gmail.com or 214-517-7187 if you wish to purchase a ticket. Click here to see information about this on our website, or click here for the event details on Facebook.

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M100 Placement Auditions for 8th Graders

For 8th graders joining High School Band, the audition for Fall 2023 will take place in the Belton HS Band Hall after school on Friday, May 5 starting at 4:45pm. There will be three parts to the audition: Technical Excerpt, Lyrical Excerpt, and Full Range Chromatic Scale. Click on this link to access the music and instructions: https://tinyurl.com/2023m100audition. Here are some upcoming dates for future M100 members:

  • Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3 - M100 Fundamentals Camp at 5:00-7:00pm at the Belton HS Band Hall
  • Tuesday, May 2 - Future M100 Parent Meeting at 7:00-7:30pm at the Belton HS Band Hall
  • Friday, May 5 - Incoming 9th Grade Band Placement Auditions at 5:00-7:00pm at the Belton HS Band Hall
Event Information

Spring Trip Parents Meeting

All parents attending the Spring Trip to Typhoon Texas meet in the BMS Band Hall from 5:30-6:00pm to go over logistics and details of the trip and how we can make it smooth and successful.

When?

Monday, May 8, 2023, 05:30 PM

Where?

Belton Middle School, Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA

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Event Information

Spring Concert & Awards Ceremony

Members of the Beginner's Ensemble, Symphonic Band, & Wind Ensemble will be performing, including the presentation of our End-of-Year Special Awards.

When?

Friday, May 12, 2023, 06:30 PM

Where?

Belton High School Performing Arts Center, Lake Road, Belton, TX, USA

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Event Information

Spring Trip

When?

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 08:30 AM

Where?

Typhoon Texas Waterpark Austin, Texas 130 Service Road, Pflugerville, TX, USA

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List of Band Events

Please click here to see all of the Band Events for the remainder of the school year in order to plan your family's activities. Remember, performances are a required part of our curriculum, so please contact a director ASAP for any conflicts.

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Band Calendar

Click here to see the Calendar page of our website to find all of the current events, including special rehearsals, contests, and performances for the whole school year. Be sure to Subscribe to our calendar using the instructions provided on the website. Alternatively, you may prefer the List of Band Events format that can be found clicking on the link.
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Parent Chaperone Sign-Up

Parent Chaperone Sign-Up - Make sure to sign up to become a chaperone at BOTH the link and the district volunteer background check. Instructions for this process can be found here. Then, be sure to join our Remind texts for Band Chaperones here.
Beginner's Ensemble

*Practice Records Due on Tuesday* *Practice Records Due on Tuesday*

Event Information

Group Rehearsals After School

After School on Monday & Tuesday, May 8 & 9 from 4:00-5:00pm in the BMS Band Hall. All Beginners are required to attend.

When?

Monday, May 8, 2023, 04:00 PM

Where?

Belton Middle School, Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA

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Event Information

Temple College Contest Performance

All eligible Beginners will participate in this contest performance on the campus of Temple College. We need parent chaperones! Please email Mr. Pulley if you can help.

When?

Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 11:30 AM

Where?

Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center, South 5th Street, Temple, TX, USA

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Sign Up for Remind Texts for Beginners

If you haven't already, make sure you sign up for our Remind texts for the Beginner's Ensemble here. Students may do this as well with parent permission. This is important piece of communication to receive reminders throughout the year.

Symphonic Band

*No Percussion Sectionals This Week* *No Percussion Sectionals This Week*

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Sign Up for Remind Texts for Symphonic Band

If you haven't already, make sure you sign up for our Remind texts for Symphonic Band here. Students may do this as well with parent permission. This is important piece of communication to receive reminders throughout the year.

Wind Ensemble

*No Percussion Sectionals This Week* *No Percussion Sectionals This Week*

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Sign Up for Remind Texts for Wind Ensemble

If you haven't already, make sure you sign up for our Remind texts for Wind Ensemble here. Students may do this as well with parent permission. This is important piece of communication to receive reminders throughout the year.

Jazz Band
Event Information

Spring Jazz Concet

When?

Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 06:30 PM

Where?

Belton High School Performing Arts Center, Lake Road, Belton, TX, USA

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Sign Up for Remind Texts for Jazz Band

If you haven't already, make sure you sign up for our Remind texts for Jazz Band here. Students may do this as well with parent permission. This is important piece of communication to receive reminders throughout the year.

Band Meme of the Week Band Meme of the Week

Meet the Directors Meet the Directors

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Mr. Pulley

- Director of Bands
- Wind Ensemble
- Jazz Band
- Brass Specialist (trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, & tuba)
- crpulley@beltonmsband.org
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Mr. Trahan

- Assistant Band Director

- Symphonic Band

- Woodwind Specialist (flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, & saxophone)

- patrick.trahan@bisd.net

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Mr. Smith

- Assistant Band Director

- Percussion Specialist (mallets & drums)

- ian.smith@bisd.net

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Contact Us

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Email: beltonmsband@gmail.com
Website: beltonmsband.org
Location: 1704 Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA
Phone: 254-215-2828
Facebook: facebook.com/beltonmsband

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