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.

All parents will need to complete this Registration Checklist for their student in order to be ready for the start of school. You can complete all of the steps online on your own using our website. All supplies and materials and these completed forms are due by this Thursday, August 15.

Most of the steps can be completed online by visiting the Forms Page of our website that is now active for the new year. Fill out all of the forms that have an asterisk (*) next to the title. You can now pay online on the Forms page of our website (see information below). Feel free to email us if you have any questions.

By using this Forms page of our website, you can now pay online for School-Owned Instrument Usage Fees, Uniform Shirts, and Auto Decals by using the MySchoolBucks service. Each item is listed separately on the website, and there is a convenience fee for using this service. Alternatively, we accept Cash or Checks made payable to BMS with a valid phone number.

Regardless of which way you pay, your CutTime MagicLink has now been updated so you can see your student's financial statement that includes how much you owe for what items, as well as what you have already paid. Remember payments are due no later than Friday, September 13.

Lessons are the fastest way students improve on their instrument because they have a quality teacher guiding them in their development of proper tone, rhythm, style, and musicality. Students enrolled in lessons usually earn first division superior ratings, make the All-Region Band, and have more fun learning their instrument because they sound better, faster.

- Check out our list of quality lessons teachers by clicking here, AND

- Sign Up for Private Lessons here!

Please read the document below that outlines the benefits of taking private lessons that occur during your child's band class! Email Mr. Trahan here if you have any questions about lessons.

We want to interact with you on social media, so be sure to Like, Follow, and Subscribe on all of the following platforms you use:

• YouTube Channel
• Parent Square Group
• Facebook Page
• Instagram Account
• Band Website
• Google Photos Album
• SoundCloud Channel
• Smore Newsletters

All supplies and materials are due this Thursday, August 15. Be sure to check out the Supplies & Materials page of our website, which also includes instrument dealers that we recommend where you can purchase your band stuff.

Please click here to see all of the Band Events for this new 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.

Click on this link to sign up to become a district volunteer and complete the background check. Even if you have done this before, this process must be repeated every school year: Parent Chaperone Sign-Up

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.

Additionally, students joining the Beginner Percussion class should click here to be taken to the list of needed percussion supplies from Steve Weiss Music. Order your supplies ASAP because items usually go on backorder!

Sectionals will start on Monday, August 26 until Friday, November 1 one day after school per week from 4:00-5:00pm. A survey of students' availability and scheduling will be sent out later to create the best schedule for everyone.

Sectionals will start on Monday, August 26 until Friday, November 1 one day after school per week from 4:00-5:00pm. A survey of students' availability and scheduling will be sent out later to create the best schedule for everyone.

All jazz students will need a copy of the following red book: Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble by Mike Steinel that is specific to their jazz instrument. Students will also need to order a Jazz Uniform Shirt for $25.

Email: beltonmsband@gmail.com

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

Address: 1704 Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA

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