Belton MS Band Newsletter
School Year 2022-2023: Week of August 8
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 towards the bottom.
After you've read through everything, feel free to contact a director if you have any questions.
Band Registration Recap
If you didn't get a chance to read through our Band Handbook, you can view it here.
Accessing Your Student's Schedule
Starting Monday, August 8 at 5:00pm, you should be able to access your student's new schedule via Skyward. Our Band schedule is a little different this year, with Wind Ensemble meeting 4th period, Jazz Band meeting 6th period, and Symphonic Band meeting 7th period. Click here to see when all of the band class meet throughout the day.
Band Supplies & Materials
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:
Band Calendar
Alternatively, you may prefer the List of Band Events format that can be found clicking on the link.
Beginner Parent To-Do
Also, be sure to attend our New Parent Meeting after Tiger Camp this Thursday, August 11 starting at 5:30pm in the Band Hall. The details can be found here in this next section…
New Parent Meeting
This meeting is for new band parents so they can learn about the directors, program structure, and student expectations. We will go over the necessary supplies, uniforms, and highlights from the Handbook, including grades. Skills for how to practice will also be presented, as well as how to make the most of your child's music education.
Thu, Aug 11, 2022, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
1704 Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA
Attention New Percussionists
Develop Healthy Practice Habits
Mr. Chilton will be helping to teach our Beginners this year using RC Theory, a video series designed to teach music theory and literacy. He will also be our top clinician this year for the TMEA All-Region Band!
Symphonic Parent To-Do
If you did not attend Band Registration, make sure you download, print off, and follow all of the steps found on this Registration Checklist. The steps can be completed online via the Forms page of our website and are due by the second day of school, which is August 18. Make sure you follow all of the steps to get your student fully registered for Band so they don't get behind for the start of the school year.
Last year was great with not only competing at UIL for the first time, but also earning Sweepstakes! We want to be even better this year as our group grows in both size and ability. New this year is After School Sectionals once a week starting the week of Monday, August 29. Oh, and by the way, no practice records for this group!
Wind Ensemble Parent To-Do
If you did not attend Band Registration, make sure you download, print off, and follow all of the steps found on this Registration Checklist. The steps can be completed online via the Forms page of our website and are due by the second day of school, which is August 18. Make sure you follow all of the steps to get your student fully registered for Band so they don't get behind for the start of the school year.
All-Region Auditions will be here before you know it, and students should "Be Prepared" before the school year starts. Etude music will be shared with students the first day of school.
This group had a good year, but has plenty of room for growth. New this year is After School Sectionals once a week starting the week of Monday, August 29. Oh, and by the way, no practice records for this group!
Our first performance takes place in the middle of October, so start practicing the first few pages of this book. There are recordings available when you purchase the book, or click here to access them and play along!
Meet the Directors
Mr. Pulley
Wind Ensemble
Jazz Band
Brass Specialist (trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, & tuba)
Mr. Trahan
Symphonic Band
Woodwind Specialist (flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, & saxophone)
Mr. Smith
Percussion Specialist (mallets & drums)