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.

Congratulations to the following 8th graders for earning spots in the Belton HS Marching 100 Band:

• In the flute section:
• Shyam Ramani, Wind Ensemble
• Ellen Miller, Wind Ensemble
• Maddie Thornal, Wind Ensemble
• Bella Wingo, Wind Symphony
• In the double reeds section:
• Kristina Puffer, oboe in Wind Ensemble
• Lucie McRae, bassoon in Wind Ensemble
• In the clarinet section:
• Lillie Cook, Wind Ensemble
• Charlie Burns, Wind Symphony
• Lucie McRae, Wind Symphony
• Andres Arias, Symphonic Band
• Ethan Trevino, Symphonic Band
• In the saxophone section:
• Jakoby Perez, Wind Ensemble
• David McCallum, Wind Symphony
• Reese Henry, Symphonic Band
• In the trumpet section:
• Reed Vance, Wind Ensemble
• Shelby Larson, Wind Symphony
• Decker Bridge, Wind Symphony
• Ashton Wilt, Symphonic Band
• In the horn section:
• Andreas Bustoz, Wind Ensemble
• Abigail Chapman, Wind Symphony
• In the trombone section:
• Elena Jones, Wind Symphony
• Ian Michel, Wind Symphony
• Matt Moore, Wind Symphony
• Zander Lopez, Symphonic Band
• In the tuba section:
• Teagan Pierce, Wind Symphony
• Gerardo Montiel, Wind Symphony
• Lucas Wriedt, Symphonic Band
• In the percussion section on the Belton Drumline:
• Gia Rastelli, snare drum
• Emma Harvey, tenors
• Peytyn Sanderford, bass drum
• Kaylee Mauterstock, bass drum
• Lizzie Stewart, front ensemble
• Lily Little, front ensemble
• Gavin Guthrie, front ensemble

We also would like recognize Mackenzie Vahrenkamp and Natalie Wriedt for earning spots with the Belton Color Guard. Congratulations to all of these awesome 8th graders!

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. We provide this so you can plan your family's activities. Remember, performances are a required part of our curriculum, so please contact a director ASAP for any conflicts. Be sure to view the List of Band Events that can be found clicking on the link.

Beginners have 2 group rehearsals after school this Monday & Tuesday, May 6 & 7 from 4:00-5:00pm in the BMS Band Hall. These are the only opportunities we have to rehearse all 8 classes together in preparation for remaining performances: Temple College Contest on Tuesday, May 14 and the Spring Concert on Thursday, May 16.

A grade will be taken for both these rehearsals and students are expected to "Be Punctual" and arrive seated with all materials and ready to rehearse at 4pm sharp or their grade will be affected: Students 1-5 minutes late will have their rehearsal grade reduced to an 85, 5-15 minutes late reduced to a 70, and more than 15 minutes late will receive a 50.

Our Beginner Contest at Temple College takes place on Tuesday, May 14 and we need parents to help us haul instruments, monitor students, and help the directors. You must be an approved volunteer with the district and be available from 9:00am-2:00pm, and we'll even feed you lunch for free that day to show our appreciation for your help.

Please check your schedule and email Mr. Pulley if you can help out that day. Thank you in advance for any consideration you give this request.

Here are all the dates for the remained of the school year for Beginner's Ensemble:

• Monday & Tuesday, May 6 & 7 - Beginner Group Rehearsals in Band Hall @ 4:00-5:00pm
• Monday, May 6 - Spring Trip Parents Meeting in Band Hall @ 5:30-6:00pm
• Saturday, May 11 - Spring Trip to Typhoon Texas (Austin) for eligible students (weather permitting)
• Monday, May 13 - Deadline to return in all home school-owned instruments to school
• Tuesday, May 14 - Temple College Contest for eligible students - *we need parent chaperones*
• Thursday, May 16 - Spring Concert & Awards Ceremony at BHS PAC @ 6:30pm (required for all students)

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.

For 8th graders joining HS Band, the M100 has a required Marching Fundamentals Camp this Thursday & Friday, May 9 & 10 from 5:00-7:30pm. Students will need to wear athletic apparel that includes shorts, lightweight/light-colored t-shirt, tennis shoes, hat or sunglasses, as well as their own water. Please contact Mr. Kwaku if you have any questions regarding the camp.

Here are all the dates for the remained of the school year for Symphonic Band:

• Monday, May 6 - Spring Trip Parents Meeting in Band Hall @ 5:30-6:00pm
• Thursday & Friday, May 9 & 10 - Future M100 Fundamentals Camp at Belton HS @ 5:00-7:30pm (required for 8th graders joining HS Band)
• Saturday, May 11 - Spring Trip to Typhoon Texas (Austin) for eligible students (weather permitting)

• Monday, May 13 - Deadline to return all home school-owned instruments to school
• Thursday, May 16 - Spring Concert & Awards Ceremony at BHS PAC @ 6:30pm (required for all students)

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.

For 8th graders joining HS Band, the M100 has a required Marching Fundamentals Camp this Thursday & Friday, May 9 & 10 from 5:00-7:30pm. Students will need to wear athletic apparel that includes shorts, lightweight/light-colored t-shirt, tennis shoes, hat or sunglasses, as well as their own water. Please contact Mr. Kwaku if you have any questions regarding the camp.

Here are all the dates for the remained of the school year for Wind Ensemble:

• Monday, May 6 - Spring Trip Parents Meeting in Band Hall @ 5:30-6:00pm
  
• Thursday & Friday, May 9 & 10 - Future M100 Fundamentals Camp at Belton HS @ 5:00-7:30pm (required for 8th graders joining HS Band)
• Saturday, May 11 - Spring Trip to Typhoon Texas (Austin) for eligible students (weather permitting)

• Monday, May 13 - Deadline to return all home school-owned instruments to school
• Thursday, May 16 - Spring Concert & Awards Ceremony at BHS PAC @ 6:30pm (required for all students)

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.

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.

Email: beltonmsband@gmail.com

Website: beltonmsband.org
Call/Text: 254-262-3050

Address: 1704 Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA

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