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.

Coming up this Tuesday, May 23 starting at 4:45pm, 8th grade students joining the M100 who need a school-owned instrument should report to the HS Band Hall to check one out, and parents should provide transportation to take the instrument home for the summer. Contact Mr. Kwaku at kevin.kwaku@bisd.net if you have any questions, or cannot attend during this time.

As is tradition in the BMS Band, 8th grade parents were emailed a link containing all of the photos collected from their student's years in the Belton MS Band. If you are an 8th grade parent, check your Email Inbox for the link that will expire on June 30. You can download or share these photos until this date. If you did not receive this link, please email Mr. Pulley so it can be sent to you.

It's already time to start talking about next school year! Our Band Registration will take place in the BMS Band Hall on Monday, July 31 from 9:00am-6:00pm (come-and-go). You'll be able to sign up for emails, Remind texts, update contact information, drop off student instruments and supplies, as well as see the directors and your band friends! Returning Members Packets have all been emailed and given to students that contain updated supplies lists and other necessary information.

All supplies and materials are due on the second day of school, which is Thursday, August 17 this year. We suggest you start purchasing the needed items now because there might be delays if you wait too long. Plus you can spread out buying these items over the summer to make it more affordable. If you need more information, be sure to check out the Supplies & Materials page of our website. Below are the 3 local music stores that have the supplies you need for Band at BMS. Just click on the picture that takes you to their rental website:

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 soon because items usually go on backorder!

Please click here to see all of the Band Events for the remainder of the 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.

On Tuesday, 75 members of the Beginner’s Ensemble competed at the Temple College Band Invitational for three very experienced judges. Their comments include: “You are off to a good start”, “Good characteristic sounds, rhythms played well”, “You play well together and listen to each other very well!”, “Very disciplined!”, and “Well-chosen program with challenges in dynamic contrast and style and rhythm.”

The group earned straight first division superior ratings at the contest, and we are proud of their accomplishments! Feel free to listen to the audio recording of their performance here, and click here to see photos from the performance. Thank you Ms. Maynor and Ms. Nickerson for the pictures, and Mr. Ureste and Ms. Maynor for chaperoning!

If you haven't already, make sure you sign up for our Remind texts for the Beginner's Ensemble here. Students may do this as well with parent permission. This is important piece of communication to receive reminders throughout the year.

Click here to see a few pictures from our recent Pep Rally on Friday, May 12 at Tiger Field.

If you haven't already, make sure you sign up for our Remind texts for Symphonic Band here. Students may do this as well with parent permission. This is important piece of communication to receive reminders throughout the year.

If you haven't already, make sure you sign up for our Remind texts for Wind Ensemble here. Students may do this as well with parent permission. This is important piece of communication to receive reminders throughout the year.

If you haven't already, make sure you sign up for our Remind texts for Jazz Band here. Students may do this as well with parent permission. This is important piece of communication to receive reminders throughout the year.

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