McKinney Boyd Band Newsletter
January 18th- January 22nd
Weekly Announcements
Newsletter Synopsis (As of 1/15)
1. Updates to the calendar are still in progress, read below for info and timeline for Ensemble/solo contest changes and 2021-2022 Audition info
2. Order your solo originals and secure your accompanist for our MBHS solo contest ASAP. (More info below)
3.View, Order & Share your band photos, Link and more info below for Smugmug!!
4. Seniors, If you would like to be a MISD Scholar artist of the week, read the "blurb" below and send me your application with a hi-res photo! (More info below)
5. Need to make a payment on your account, but are not sure how? Please see this document for step by step instructions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vijsC7ntvd5Gqhh0qCHTpgXIGb_EzvcoxQ7N0YIv6h8/edit?usp=sharing
Spring Semester Calendar Updates/Adjustments
Ensemble Contest.....
Ensemble contest will be virtual and adjusted for the safety of our students and adjudicators.
We have already begun working on ensembles in class and our traditional Ensemble Recital scheduled on FEBRUARY 18TH will be the video/audio recording day for the virtual contest.
We will still allow parents and immediate family to join us and watch the performance live. Once the recordings are completed we will compile the them into a google drive folder for our judges to write comments and score the performances.
As a reminder, earning a 1st division on a class 1 ensemble is eligible for letter jackets (Same as previous years)
Solo Contest.....
Solo contest will also be virtual and adjusted.
You still must provide an original copy of your solo and hire an accompanist. (See below for more info on that)
1st accompanist rehearsal (in class/after school) = week before spring break (3/1-3/5)
2nd accompanist rehearsal (in class/after school) = week after spring break (3/15-3/17)
Solo Performance/Recording days (in class/after school) = 3/18 & 3/19
Earning a 1st division on a class 1 OR 2 solo will qualify you for Letter Jacket
Fall of 2021 Audiitions.....
The end of semester auditions for next year (2021-2022) for the incoming 9th graders and next years 10th, 11th and 12th graders will be submitted virtually through a Canvas classroom APRIL 26th-28th
You will record/perform as many major scales (12 maximum) and your full range chromatic scale in as many octaves as you are able to in a SINGLE video submission. (only 1 video accepted from each audition-er). Arpeggios are not necessary and will get you no extra credit for this audition.
The finalized audition letter is being updated, plan on that being sent by the 1st of February.
Stay updated each Newsletter for more updates....
MBHS Solo contest
Our contest will be a "home" contest here at MBHS during the normal school day. We will be recording the students/accompanists in class and solo's will be adjudicated virtually.
We are still asking our students to purchase originals to their solos and secure an accompanist.
Here is a link to our accompanist list: ACCOMPANIST (CLICK)
Two great sites to order originals: jwpepper.com or penders.com.
***Student's can play on copies but originals are proof of purchase and protect copywrite laws. Order early because it may take a few weeks to come in.
*** Students that earn a 1st division on a Class 1 or Class 2 solo will qualify for a Letterman jacket
Sectional schedule
Virtual students can and should attend live in-person after school sectionals if they plan on participating in UIL/concerts.
**Students who cannot participate will need to make up the missed grades with an alternate assignment determined by their primary band director.
Honors Band:
Tuesday: Lw. Brass 3:00-4:30, Horns 4:45-6:15
Wednesday: Saxophones 3:00-4:30, Trumpets 4:45-6:15
Thursday: Flutes 3:00-4:30, Clarinets 3:00-4:30
Symphonic 1:
Monday: Saxophone 3:00-4:30, Horns 4:45-6:16
Tuesday: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon 3:00-4:30, Trumpet 4:45-6:15
Wednesday:Clarinet, Bs. Clarinet 3:00-4:30
Thursday: Lw. Brass 3:00-4:30
Symphonic 2:
Monday: Clarinet 3:00-4:00, Oboe 4:00-5:00
Tuesday:Trumpet 3:00-4:00, Horn 4:00-5:00
Wednesday: Flute 3:00-4:00, Saxophone 4:00-5:00
Thursday:Trombone 3:00-4:00, Euph./Tuba 4:00-5:00
Spring Trip: Update
Latest update (12/6):
MISD has cancelled any ability to host outside over night trips for the remainder of the school year. (UIL Concert & SR, Winterguard, day trips do not fall under this umbrella).
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Previous Updates/Info:
Families have been steadily recieving refunds from the insurance company and we are finding that it is taking a bit more "active" insistence to get that response.
I have added the following tips in the Claim folder link below from a parent that has found success in getting their refund. (CLICK HERE for the Shortcut)
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***Those families that purchased insurance will have to go back to their claim and adjust the amount that has been refunded!
All families who have purchased insurance can now begin filing their claims.
Our dates are 4/24-4/27.
***Even though we are making progress, there are still forms that we do not have access to and are working to get more information. Please feel free to call/work with the insurance company for clarifications. I will update forms in the hub as I get them.
We have 15 months from point of cancellation to complete our claims.
Information that I currently have access to for claim purposes:
Official Cancellation date: 3/24/20 (NEW CANCELLATION LETTER NOW ADDED TO DRIVE)
Original Deposit date: 6/10/2019
Google Drive Claim Document Hub for Parents
(Will continue to be updated as information is made available to me):
Corpus Trip Cancellation Claim Documents
I hope that it is clear we are being as transparent in this process as we can and are all working to find solutions for everyone.
***Understand that this is a point of high stress for every director/travel agency in the country at this point. I do not have all the answers but you can rest assured that taking care of our families is the highest point of focus right now and doing right by you is my highest priority. I am doing EVERYTHING in my power to protect you and find solutions. If you reach out to me with trip questions, I will respond as quickly as I can within 24-48hrs. I appreciate all your grace and patience.
View/order Photos from smugmug, New photos being added every week!
View, Share & order band photos from smugmug with this link:
Password: broncoband
Seniors only! Scholar Artist's of the Week up for grabs!
1. Edit this file in the original Microsoft word format.
2. Turn it in with a High Resolution .jpg photo of yourself to Mr. Treadwell
Encourage you to brag about yourself a bit on the application. Probably good to keep it during your HS years and fairly Fine Arts related. Although if you are next in line to overthrow Joey Chestnut in the Nathan’s Hotdog Eating Competition, that may be something exciting to hear about. ;)
Volunteer work, Church Mission trips, after school jobs, plans after high school are always encouraged to include.
Remind 101 UPDATE/ARCHIVE: Resign up for new group ASAP
Remind is the quickest and easiest way for us to send information out. ***We require all students to join and strongly encourage parents to do also in order to stay informed.
Text the following code to the #81010 :
9th grade student: @boydband9
10th grade student: @boydband10
11th grade student: @boydband11
12th grade student: @boydband12
9th grade parent: @mbbandfm9
10th grade parent: @mbbandfm10
11th grade parent: @mbbandfm11
12th grade parent: @mbbandfm12
Incoming parent/student (current 8th grader): @mbhs8to9
Calendar for the Week
Monday (1/18)- NO SCHOOL/ MLK Day
Tuesday (1/19)- After school sectionals (refer to above)
Wednesday (1/20)- After school sectionals (refer to above)
Thursday (1/21) - After school sectionals (refer to above)
Friday (1/22)- After school sectionals (refer to above)
Looking Ahead
2/5: Spring Pep Rally:CANCELLED & MOVED TO 3/3
2/16-2/17: Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL)
2/18: MBHS Ensemble Recital/ Recording Performances
2/20: Student Leadership Camp
2/26: MBHS Percussion Concert
3/3: Spring Pep Rally**Change
McKinney Boyd High School Bronco Band Social Media/Contact
Email: ttreadwell@mckinneyisd.net
Website: boydband.com
Location: 600 North Lake Forest Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-302-3400
Facebook: facebook.com/mbhsbroncoband