
Band Notes - Week of March 20
2022-2023 School Year - Belton MS Band
Welcome!
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.
M100 Reverse Raffle & Dinner
You are invited to this adult-only event that serves as the primary fundraiser for the Belton HS Marching 100. It will be held on Saturday, April 22 at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple. Registration will begin at 6:00pm, with dinner served at 6:30pm, and the First Draw at 7:00pm.
Please contact Ashley Boland at m100fundraiser@gmail.com or 214-517-7187 if you wish to purchase a ticket. Click here to see information about this on our website, or click here for the event details on Facebook.
Money Friday: All fees, fines, & Spring Trip payments due
More detailed information coming after Spring Break
Friday, Apr 14, 2023, 04:00 PM
Belton Middle School, Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA
List of Band Events
Please click below 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.
Band Calendar
Parent Chaperone Sign-Up
*Practice Records Due Tomorrow*
EOY Placement Auditions
Current 6th & 7th grade band students will be participating in this individual end-of-year assessment privately with a director to determine which ensemble they will be placed in next school year. Each audition will consist of scales and sightreading, and will take no longer than 5-10 minutes each. This is a major grade and is required of all 6th & 7th grade band students, regardless of their participation in Band next year.
Monday, Apr 24, 2023, 08:00 AM
Belton Middle School, Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA
Sign Up for Remind Texts for Beginners
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.
UIL Results - Congratulations!
On Wednesday, March 8, Symphonic Band competed in the UIL Concert & Sightreading Evaluation at Lake Belton HS. Symphonic Band, under the direction of Mr. Trahan, earned Division 2 Excellent ratings in the Concert portion, and earned Division 1 Superior ratings in the Sightreading portion. Judge comments include the following: "Very nice start and great energy," "Nice job with balance and being able to hear melody," and "You are doing many things well." This is only the second time this ensemble has performed at UIL since BMS re-opened in 2020. Click here to see the video playlist of both concert groups at UIL.
Sign Up for Remind Texts for Symphonic Band
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.
UIL Results - Congratulations!
On Wednesday, March 8, Wind Ensemble competed in the UIL Concert & Sightreading Evaluation at Lake Belton HS. Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Pulley, earned Division 1 Superior ratings both in the Concert and Sightreading portion, an accomplishment called Sweepstakes. Judge comments for this group include: "Focused, mature sounds from ensemble, bravo!," "Very controlled, mature percussion contribution", and "WOW, this band plays great!". This is the second Sweepstakes distinction earned by this group since the re-opening of BMS. Professional audio recordings of both concert groups can be heard by clicking here.
Sign Up for Remind Texts for Wind Ensemble
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.
Temple Jazz Festival Performance
Thursday, Mar 30, 2023, 10:00 AM
Temple College, South 1st Street, Temple, TX, USA
Sign Up for Remind Texts for Jazz Band
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.
Band Meme of the Week
Meet the Directors
Mr. Pulley
- Wind Ensemble
- Jazz Band
- Brass Specialist (trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, & tuba)
- crpulley@beltonmsband.org
Mr. Trahan
- Symphonic Band
- Woodwind Specialist (flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, & saxophone)
Mr. Smith
- Percussion Specialist (mallets & drums)