Hudson Hawk Band Updates
Week of 6/6/2022
Last Smore of the Year!
Thank you to all of the parents who have supported us this year. Your encouragement and kind words truly makes a difference and we are so thankful for all you do. Thank you for sharing your wonderful kids with us and especially for all of the volunteering/chaperoning you've done. We couldn't do what we do without you!
Spring Concert
More Spring Concert
Percussion Ensemble Concert
School-Owned Instrument/Uniform Return
ALL SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENTS MUST BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE OODLES OF NOODLES PERFORMANCE ON MONDAY, JUNE 6. Students returning to band at Hudson in the fall will have an instrument to use over the summer - it may not be their current instrument or the one they will use in the fall, but they will have something to use this summer.
All 8th grade students must turn in ALL Hudson instruments by June 6.
Uniforms
All Wind Symphony and Honors Band students must return their school-owned contest uniforms by Friday, June 3. The uniforms need to be cleaned when they are returned. You can have them dry cleaned or they can be washed in COLD water and HUNG to dry. If you forgot it last week, it needs to be returned ASAP!
Oodles of Noodles Ensemble Concert and Dinner Fundraiser
The program for the Oodles of Noodles concert can be found here. The performance times are approximate and could be 5 minutes in either direction depending on how quickly we can get each group set up on stage. Thanks for being flexible!
We have a list of all orders. Please let the check-in table know the STUDENT'S name so we can find your order faster. We are aiming to have doors open at 5:45pm so there will be an audience for our first group of performers.
Monday, Jun 6, 2022, 06:00 PM
B G Hudson Middle School, Hudson Drive, Sachse, TX, USA
Spring 50 Day Challenge Movie Party
The movie begins at 5:30pm, so please have your student there early so we can get seated on time. The details can be found on the picture with this post.
Food will not be provided by the band, but students can order from this special menu if they wish. Please remember to send enough money for tax and tip!
Summer Practice Club
Summer Band Rehearsals
Needed Supplies for 22-23
Percussionists - check back this week for new sticks/mallets that Mr. Tucker wants you to have next year.
Summer Camp Opportunities
Texas A& M Commerce Summer Band Camp
UT Arlington Summer Band Camp
TCU Summer Band Camp
Texas Tech Summer Band and Orchestra Camp
Stephen F. Austin State University Summer Band Camp
Baylor University Summer Music Camp
Interlochen Summer Clarinet Intensive
Camp Encore-Coda
Percussion Only Camps:
What Should We Be Practicing?
Practicing should happen REGULARLY to help build coordination and muscle memory and retain progress. Students should practice sitting in a real chair (preferably one that doesn't roll/spin), using a music stand, with a metronome. Please make sure woodwind players are properly swabbing out their instrument at the end of every practice session to keep their instruments clean!
Summer music packet - long tones, set 1 & set 2 (all options), articulation exercise, SCALES (as many octaves as you can do), football tunes, fun songs!
Reminders from Previous Updates
ALL Smores In One Place
Band Fee Payments
After logging in, you can see payments due in the financial tab, make changes to personal information, see uniform parts that have been checked out, school-owned instrument information, and more.
Spring Band fees are now past due. Please make every effort to take care of this payment ASAP. If you have a financial hardship, please communicate that with us so we can help!
Instrument Usage Fees in Skyward
We have had to send many instruments to the repair shop this year and this fee helps pay for those repairs and regular maintenance. Please help make sure we can continue repairing instruments as needed by submitting this district fee. These directions to submit an online payment in Skyward should help you with completing that payment. Please let Mrs. Becker know if you have questions.
About Us
Heather Becker - Director
Dan Urban - Assistant Director
Email: hdbecker@garlandisd.net
Website: www.hudsonband.org
Phone: 972-675-3070
Facebook: facebook.com/hudsonmsband
Twitter: @hudsonhawkband