Hudson Hawk Band Updates
Week of August 17-21
New Google Meet Nicknames
Beginner Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone - beckerband2021
Beginner Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba - urbanband2021
Beginner Percussion - hudsonpercussion
Symphonic Band (Sub Non-VarsityA) - beckerband2021
Honors Band (Non-Varsity) - urbanband2021
Wind Symphony (Varsity) - beckerband2021
You will type these class nicknames in to the generic google meet website.
2nd Band Binder and Instrument Pickup
6th graders playing oboe, bassoon, French horn, euphonium, and tuba will have a school-provided instrument to pick up as well.
**Any questions about instrument pickup can be directed to Mr. Urban at deurban@garlandisd.net**
Wind Symphony Sectionals
Clarinets from 1:00-1:45pm
Flutes from 1:50-2:35pm
Percussion from 2:40-3:20pm
You will log on to our regular class Google Meet through Canvas at the assigned time. Have your instrument, scale sheet, and All-Region music ready. Percussion, you will only need a drum pad this week.
We will begin sectionals with the rest of the Wind Symphony and Honors Band students the week of August 24. More details will come soon.
Band Remind Messages
To sign up for Band Remind, send a text to 81010 with the message:
@begbandhms for Beginner Band
@symphhms for Symphonic Band (SubNonVrsty)
@honorshms for Honors Band (Non Varsity)
@windsymhms for Wind Symphony (Varsity)
**YOU WILL HAVE TO SIGN UP AGAIN EVEN IF YOU WERE IN THE SAME CLASS LAST YEAR.**
Sign Up for Private Lessons
https://forms.gle/QaynMHAiQ5A8Rm7j6
Please fill out the form even if you are currently enrolled in lessons.
Band Handbook Forms Online Submission
2020-2021 HMS Band Handbook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLwSnGrkHmAAdJ91XcUcUs5NkoEawYnl/view?usp=sharing
Please understand that this year is unlike any other and our policies, procedures, and plans are likely to change throughout the year, especially with regards to performances when we are allowed to gather together again.
Alexis M ready for the first day
Emma Grace & Jack picked up their band supplies.
Ally H getting herself organized.
Band Fees
Band fees can be paid through Paypal in Charms (preferred method), with credit card, and by cash/check if absolutely necessary.
**Students using school-owned instruments (oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, tenor sax, bari sax, French horn, euphonium, and tuba) are required to pay an instrument usage fee set by the district of $25 per semester ($50 for the year). This fee will be assessed in Skyward and payments will need to be made online in Skyward this fall. We are still setting this up in Skyward and will let you know when the charges have been applied so you are able to make the payment.**
Grading Info
Need Supplies?!
Helpful Info/Reminders
Canvas Student Tutorial
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I0wJOYH_URk7kMkrHsiUyOQckGl71bR-/view
Canvas Parent Tutorial
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14V-UOMnCsFBJ7Jj9VZpnj2_4RGE-8u6g/view
Parents, I have made a quick tutorial showing you how to connect to your student's account as an observer and how to navigate inside Canvas. More info can be found here: https://www.garlandisd.net/content/canvas-families
Class Schedule
If you need the "bell" schedule for the first 4 weeks of school, click on this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CAVUSI1nZdTGDXSA1mrcwbusNSnwwxHT/view?usp=sharing
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