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.

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.

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

CutTime will replace our previous database Charms and will allow you to stay informed without login hassles and get reminded without inbox clutter. This program also replaces our Remind texting subscriptions we have previously used.

What Happens Next - Your New Magic Link is on the way

Be on the lookout for a text welcome message from CutTime via +1-844-385-8463. The message will come to your mobile device phone number we have on file for you via a "Magic Link", which is uniquely personalized to you and secure.

Read the attachment below for instructions on how to add your Magic Link to your smartphone's home screen. Once you receive the message with your CutTime Magic Link, you will gain access to your CutTime Portal Page where you can:

• View Announcements
• View and Subscribe to Events that involve you and your student
• View and Sign Up for Volunteer Opportunities within these events
• Check Account Balances

If you do not yet have a mobile phone number on file with us, please share this information with us ASAP. If you are unable to do this, please contact us with your email address here so we ensure you can receive your magic link: beltonmsband@gmail.com.

Missed/Can't Find Your CutTime Magic Link?

No worries, you can go to this link to resend it to your device on file.

Hit "Stop" and Opted Out of CutTime Magic Link Messages by Mistake?

No biggie, you can go back to your last message from CutTime and reply with 'UNSTOP' to resume the messages whenever you want.

Take 3 minutes to watch this introduction video and see what's in store. Feel free to get in touch with us if you have any other questions or feedback.

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!

Please take a minute to fill out this form below for our upcoming MS Band Night performance in early September. The Boosters will be providing our students free Future M100 shirts that we will use for this performance that involve all our 7th & 8th graders. The shirts are the same from last year so 8th grade parents only need to fill out this link if they need a new shirt.

We also need parent chaperones for this performance so please sign up for the event on CutTime if you can help out. Be sure that you have sign up to be an approved district volunteer at this link: https://bit.ly/4421EFx. Thank you!

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.

Please take a minute to fill out this form below for our upcoming MS Band Night performance in early September. The Boosters will be providing our students free Future M100 shirts that we will use for this performance that involve all our 7th & 8th graders. The shirts are the same from last year so 8th grade parents only need to fill out this link if they need a new shirt.

We also need parent chaperones for this performance so please sign up for the event on CutTime if you can help out. Be sure that you have sign up to be an approved district volunteer at this link: https://bit.ly/4421EFx. Thank you!

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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