McKinney Boyd Band Newsletter

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1. Volunteer for AREA J on Saturday ! We have around 60 open spots for MBHS that are still open. We rely a lot on the parents for this contest since we are not exhibition like MMI and are competing. Parents helping at this contest allows us the best chance to focus on the students and our program for the day. Students are encouraged to sign up but will have specific restricted times so you can rehearse and participate in the contest.

2. AREA J Schedule is now up and FINALIZED. View it HERE

****Students, You are allowed and encouraged to volunteer from 12:45pm- 4:45pm. Please do not volunteer before or after since we are active participants in this contest (not an exhibition like MMI)

3. Ticket link for Area (volunteering can get you in free ;)

4. It is that time of year again to sign up for Region Band Auditions! Our deadline for the students to sign up is FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6th so we have time to enter/pay before the region requires. Late entries require a higher fee, so please help us be accurate on our deadline. Below is a detailed entry information and link to the google form!

5. Schedule/Itinerary mania! Look ahead and see our list of itineraries for all our events coming in October and December. (Also attached on the band hub).

6. Our after school rehearsals for Sym 1 and Honors Band in prep for the Winter concert are now posted on the google calendar. Keep those in mind for scheduling purposes. They will serve as summative grades and are necessary since we do not have percussionist in those classes for the fall. These rehearsals ensure we are prepared as a full ensemble for the winter performance.

7. Bronco Band HUB, one stop shop for forms, resources and information.

8. Smugmug is the site where we upload all of our photos for viewing/purchase. Take a look! There are some great ones. Info in blurb.

9. Instructions to sync the "MBHS Main Events" calendar to you personal device (highly recommended/encouraged) Click on the button below.

10. Upcoming Dates/events

Here are the Sign Up Genius links for the UIL 6A Area J Marching Contest:

Event Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CACAC23AAFBC25-66715920-2026#/

Hospitality Suite Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CACAC23AAFBC25-66428440-2026#/

1. Entry Fee's are $16 per entry. You can check on Membership Toolkit to confirm if you paid this fee in your band fees. If you did not, you can pay their or you can bring check (written to McKinney Boyd Band boosters) or exact cash to the Band Hall to drop off in the booster box.

2. All Honors & Sym 1 woodwind/brass students have been entered. Check the list in the Band Hall to confirm your information. If you are percussion, check with Mr. G

3. If you are a 9th grader in Honors or Sym 1, you have been signed up for the 9th grade auditions. If you want to sign up for the upperclassmen auditions ALSO, please use the link below to sign up and make sure to account for that extra $16 for the audition.

4. If you are a Sym 2 or Concert Band student and want to audition, please use the link below to sign up.

All entries are due Friday November 6th!!

Signup Google Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRSG6H6hVXl8eHs65hwElADOPlAmFwOBfKjN4ERnShkL6CXA/viewform?usp=preview

10/26: Stadium Rehearsal (Same as above)

10/31: Area J Marching Contest

12/12: Parade of Lights

***These rehearsals are required for both wind and percussion students and will count as a summative grade.

Honors Rehearsals:

12/10: 3:00-5:00PM

12/14: 3:00-5:00PM

Sym 1 Rehearsals:

11/30: 3:00-4:30PM

12/8: 3:00-4:30PM

One stop shop for all band photos.

Go to this site:

https://boydhsband.smugmug.com/

Enter the super secret password: broncoband

and enjoy!!!

***This list is not a substitution for the google calendar because it is not a full list of events. The GC is the #1 most accurate calendar we use and follow. Always assume the GC is correct.

10/31: Area J Marching Contest

11/5: Crosstown Game

11/16: Final All region Masterclass

12/11: Band Winter Party and Parade rehearsal

12/12: Parade of Lights

12/15: Winter Concert

Email: ttreadwell@mckinneyisd.net
Website: boydband.com
Location: 600 North Lake Forest Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-302-3400 ext. 43419
Facebook: facebook.com/mbhsbroncoband