Band Notes - Week of May 11

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 all the way down.

Feel free to contact a director if you have any questions and our contact information is at the bottom of this newsletter. Thanks for reading!

Our last performance of the year takes place this Tuesday at the Belton HS PAC. The Band Hall will close at 4:30pm that day, and all students are responsible for taking their instrument and music binder to the PAC. This concert performance is weighted double as 2 major grades and is critical to their success as a musician. Please remember that it is not possible to recreate a public performance, and all performances are a required part of our curriculum.

All students will wear their formal band uniform and leave their instrument case in their parent's vehicle (except for double reeds). All students will meet in the audience section of the PAC, not the high school band hall. Please review the attached information sheet below for all the details.

All School-Owned Instruments (including instruments that stay at home) are due back to school by this Friday, May 15 so we can evaluate which ones need to go to the repair shop over the summer for cleaning. If it is easier, feel free to just drop these off at the front office during regular school hours in order to turn them in.

Also, parents may now request an instrument for the summer for their student. This is done on a first come, first serve basis and we do not charge for summer check outs. Parents may submit a request by sending a ParentSquare message to Mr. Pulley. Please let us know if you have any questions.

The last Band Booster Meeting of the year is this Monday at the Belton High School Band starting at 6:30pm. On the agenda: officer elections, committee signups, AJ Howard Scholarship information, and annual budget will be voted on. Come ask questions about band fees, payment plans, and financial aid opportunities.

Find out how you can contribute to the Marching 100 and Belton Band Boosters. All band, color guard, and jazz parents of BHS, BMS, and SBMS are encouraged to attend!

*Please see attached minutes below from the April meeting*

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. Please sign up for volunteer opportunities on your CutTime MagicLink.

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
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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.

Last Wednesday, the Beginning Band members showcased their hard work and dedication by competing at the Temple College Band Invitational. They had meticulously prepared 4 pieces over the past few weeks, and their efforts paid off as they achieved their 6th consecutive straight First Division Superior ratings!

Judge comments include: “Excellent balance at beginning! Great use of dynamics today. I love your energy and pulse. Super confident sounds, especially brass! Strong ending! Percussion: Very well done. Great job today. Be proud.”

Feel free to watch their performance on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98BTtfGPIump__7ycrBU8R9Rlzg-RGQU

Email: beltonmsband@gmail.com

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

Address: 1704 Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA

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