McKinney Boyd Band Newsletter
Week of 2/3-2/7
Weekly Announcements
Solo Entry Form Information
Solo Entry Form (Button below) and payment are due on February 14th.
STUDENTS must fill out the form using their McKinney ISD email.
PARENT or STUDENT can bring $12 cash or check (made out to MBHS Band boosters) to the Band hall dropbox outside of Mr.T and Ms. Santamaria's office. (Please put it in an envelope with student's name on it)
**Remember that the solo contest is a requirement for Honors/Sym 1 and HIGHLY ENCOURAGED for Sym 2 and Concert bands.
Solo Contest accompanists
NOW IS THE TIME!
Solo contest seems like it is a ways out, but now is the time to make arrangements for piano accompanists.
It is highly encouraged that anyone wanting to participate in the March 21st MISD solo contest should do these two things ASAP:
1. Look at our website and secure one of our approved accompanists. CLICK HERE
2. Order a hard copy of their solo through a music publisher (can take up to 6 weeks to arrive)
Here are two of our favorite music suppliers (PENDERS) AND (JWPEPPER)
If you have any further questions about securing a solo/accompanists, feel free to talk to a private lesson teacher or one of the Boyd band directors.
MBHS Booster Board Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2020, 07:00 PM
McKinney Boyd High School, Lake Forest Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Pete Tolhuizen Clinic this Wednesday during band classes
Spring Pep Rally on Friday
We will be having our Spring Pep rally on Friday.
- Wear your RED BAND DRY FIT SHIRT (Lower half is casual/what you normally wear to school)
- Bring your Flip Folders
- Wear your RED BAND DRY FIT SHIRT
- Do NOT wear "splash of genius" show shirt
We will be celebrating a student who is winning a trip to Star Wars: Galaxy's edge and we may have a surprise or two up our sleeve as well.
Movement Camp # 2 on February 20th (Updated information!!)
We will be having our second Movement/Choreography camp on February 20th from 6:30-8:30pm. Dinner is included for the students!! This event involves Incoming freshmen (8th graders), Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders only.
***Students, use this link to sign up for food by the END OF THE DAY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17th so we can order the correct amount of food: https://forms.gle/KfhoDpmsGMQQj47a9
Our new choreographer will be here and we will be moving so please bring comfortable clothing (shorts or sweats, tennis shoes) that is good for moving and has stretch to it.
The next camps to put on your radar is on March 26th.
**Side note to students/parents associated with Cockrill, we have moved back the start time for this camp to 6:30 so that you can attend your open house and then the students will be able to come to MBHS for Dinner/Camp.
Athletic Physical clinic dates are now set for the district
You can attend ANY date on ANY campus. Whatever is the most convenient for you!
They are at:
MHS on 4/16 from 3:00-6:00PM
MBHS on 4/18 from 7:00-11:00AM
MNHS on 4/22 from 3:00-6:00PM
Please take advantage of this opportunity and be all set for next year!
Cool Weather is here!
The cold weather has made an appearance and will likely appear again, students are only allowed to wear the following Boyd Band spirit wear items:
Boyd Band pullover hoodie $30
Boyd Band front zip hoodie $35
Boyd Letterman's Jacket
Boyd Band beanie $15
Boyd Band nylon jacket $35
Plan ahead and get these items early! Log on and order now! http://boydband.membershiptoolkit.com/
Online spirit wear orders will only be filled on Wednesdays. You may log onto your Membership Toolkit account (boydband.membershiptoolkit.com) and order any day of the week on Membership Toolkit. We will gather all of the orders, fill them from our stock and place them in a labeled box in the band hall for your student to pick up. We will send you an email once it is in the box. If we are out of the item you ordered, we will let you know.
Band Photos available on Smug Mug
All of the photos from this summer up to today are on the website!!
password: broncoband
All images are downloadable by clicking on the individual images, then to the left of the green "buy" button is a download arrow. If anyone wants to order prints or other products directly from smugmug, that is when you'd use the green "buy" button.
There is also a Smugmug app where you can see all the pictures!
After downloading the app, go to "find photographer" and search for boydhsband. After that they can enter the usual password and then have access.
Have questions??
Reach out to our Boyd Band Photographer at boydbandphotography@gmail.com
Calendar for the Week
Week 2/3-2/7
February 3rd- Other than Sectionals, no other planned activities
February 4th- Sectionals, Band Booster Board Meeting @ 7:00PM,
February 5th - Pete Tolhuizen Clinic during classes, Sectionals after school
February 6th-Other than Sectionals, no other planned activities
February 7th- Spring Pep Rally (Wear red band shirt and bring your flip folders)
Looking Ahead
February 5th- Pete Tolhuizen Clinic during classes (All classes)
February 12th-15th- TMEA (Rehearse Ensembles in class)
February 14th- MISD Solo contest entry form/payment due
February 18th- MBHS Ensemble Recital
February 20th- Movement Camp #2
February 22nd- Band Leadership Workshop- 9:00AM-5:00PM
February 24th- Tom Bennett Clinic after school (Symphonic 1 and Honors)
February 29th- MISD Ensemble Contest
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