Welcome to Bohls Bronco Band!
Informational Newsletter
Welcome!
*Please feel free to share this with your child.
NOTE: This e-mail is reaching you because your child is zoned for Bohls Middle School and is signed up for beginning band for the 2026-2027 school year.
Mrs. Hernandez, Director of Bands
Prior to becoming an educator, I earned a Bachelors of Music in Music Education from Texas State University in San Marcos. During this time, I was active in the Bobcat Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Tau Beta Sigma Sorority for Bands, and Golden Key International Honor Society. In 2010, I also earned a Masters in Music Education from Texas A & M University in Kingsville, TX. I received the TMEA Graduate Scholarship while completing my graduate work.
When I am not working, I love to travel. I love America's National Parks, and seeing all of them is definitely a bucket list item. I enjoy hiking, biking, reading, gardening, and playing video games. I live in Round Rock with my wonderful husband.
Mr. Wallace, Asst. Director of Bands
Greetings! My name is Derrell Wallace, and I am beginning my 11th year in education and my 6th year in Pflugerville ISD. I started my teaching career in my hometown of Terrell, Texas, where I taught for four years. Giving back to the community that shaped me was incredibly meaningful, and it remains one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. During my time there, I helped lead the middle school band program to its first-ever superior ratings in non-varsity ensemble performance. I was also heavily involved with the high school marching band, leading the visual program and assisting with full ensemble rehearsals.
Before becoming a band director, I attended Texas A&M University–Commerce, where I earned my degree in Music Education. While there, I served as principal tubist in the university wind ensemble, performed in jazz band and chamber ensembles, served as president of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and marched with The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps during the 2010 and 2011 seasons. I later attended Oklahoma City University, where I earned a Master’s degree in Tuba Performance. During that time, I assisted with several marching band programs throughout North Texas and Central Oklahoma.
Outside of the classroom, I continue to stay active in the marching arts as the tuba lead for Music City Drum and Bugle Corps.
In my free time, I enjoy kayaking, fishing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family.
I am excited to continue building a student-centered culture at Bohls Middle School where positive influence, growth, and community are at the heart of everything we do. I believe one of the greatest things we can offer to ourselves and others is our time, and I look forward to investing that time in the students and families of the Bohls community.
Beginning Band Supplies
General Supplies
Note that there are two options.
If your child is playing percussion, you will pay the you will pay the percussion fee of $28.00.
If your child is playing any other instrument, you will pay the $40 fee.
Again, the flyer below lists all items that the fee covers.
If you do not yet know what your child is playing, please hold off on purchasing anything until after the first three days of school.
INSTRUMENT AND INSTRUMENT SUPPLIES
I have attached all instrument supplies below. Click on the instrument that applies to your child in order to view their supply lists.
Note that if you order supplies from Strait Music before July 15TH, they will be delivered to BMS for your convenience.
IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT BEEN TESTED ON AN INSTRUMENT, PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE ANY OF THESE SUPPLIES UNTIL AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN TESTED BY US.
The following instruments must be purchased or rented:
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Percussion
The following instruments will be rented from BMS at a cost of $100 for the school year:
Oboe
Bassoon
Euphonium
Horn
Tuba (This will cover a tuba for home, and a tuba for school)
*The $100 rental fee will be charged once the student is assigned an instrument, typically at the end of August.
First Weeks of School: What to expect
August 12 - First Day
August 13 - Second Day
General band materials will be distributed to the students (provided they have paid for them). Their t-shirts may be distributed at a later date, depending on whether or not they have been delivered at that time.
We will begin learning how to read music!
August 13 & 14
During this time, ALL beginning band classes will be learning the same material. No student will miss out of music theory instruction, even if they are in the wrong band period.
NOTE: We assume that every single one our students has no prior musical experience and teach music reading as such.
August 18 - Mandatory Band Parent Meeting
Informational meeting for ALL band parents in the BMS Cafeteria from 6-8 PM. Strait Music will be in attendance to handle any supply needs. *This date is still tentative and pending approval.
First 2-3 Weeks of School
When we feel like students can proficiently read music, we will move to our instruments. Please plan to have rental instruments ready to go by August 24th.
Band Schedule of Classes
1st Period
Beginning Tuba - Taught by Mr. Wallace
2nd Period
Beginning Trombone & Euphonium - Taught by Mr. Wallace
3rd Period
Beginning Clarinet - Taught by Mrs. Hernandez
Beginning Trumpet - Taught by Mr. Wallace
8th Period
Beginning Horn - Taught by Mr. Wallace
Beginning Percussion - Taught by Mr. Langhans
Band Parent Meeting
Strait Music will also be in attendance to take any last-minute orders/rentals. By this point, all students should know which instrument they will be playing.