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.

Our Band Registration will take place in the BMS Band Hall on Monday, July 31 from 9:00am-6:00pm (come-and-go). You'll be able to sign up for emails, Remind texts, update contact information, drop off student instruments and supplies, as well as see the directors and your band friends! Click here to see the map to the BMS Band Hall.

All parents will need to complete the Registration Checklist for their student in order to be prepared for the start of school. You can complete all of the steps at Band Registration or turn in the completed hard copy or by email. Like all other band supplies and materials, these completed forms are due back to the directors no later than the second day of school, Thursday, August 17.

If your student will be a Beginner this year, click on and use this Beginning Band Checklist. If your student will be in Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble, click on and use this Advanced Band Checklist. 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 pay in person at Band Registration or use this link to pay online. Feel free to email us if you have any questions.

All supplies and materials are due on the second day of school, which is Thursday, August 17. If you need more information, be sure to check out the Supplies & Materials Page of our website. Below are the 3 local music stores that have the supplies you need for Band at BMS. Just click on the picture that takes you to their rental website:

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

We need both parent and student help at our Band Registration coming up on Monday, July 31. Sign-ups are in 2-hour shifts, and credit will be given for service hours for both AVID and NJHS. Click here if you can help us out!

Sectionals will start on Monday, August 28 until Friday, October 27 one day after school per week from 4:00-5:00pm. These sectionals replace the practice record expectation once students move into Symphonic Band. A survey of students' availability and scheduling will be sent out later to create the best schedule for everyone.

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.

We need both parent and student help at our Band Registration coming up on Monday, July 31. Sign-ups are in 2-hour shifts, and credit will be given for service hours for both AVID and NJHS. Click here if you can help us out!

Sectionals will start on Monday, August 28 until Friday, October 27 one day after school per week from 4:00-5:00pm. These sectionals replace the practice record expectation once students move into Wind Ensemble. A survey of students' availability and scheduling will be sent out later to create the best schedule for everyone.

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.

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