Band Notes - Week of April 29
2023-2024 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.
Spring Trip Parent Meeting
This brief meeting is for all adults attending the Spring Trip to Typhoon Texas on Saturday, May 11 as we go over details for the trip. All adults are welcome to attend.
Monday, May 6, 2024, 05:30 PM
Belton Middle School, Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA
BMS Placement Audition Results will be posted on Friday, May 10 at 8:00am
Band Calendar
Beginners After School Rehearsal
All Beginners are required to attend 2 after school group rehearsals on Monday & Tuesday, May 6 & 7 from 4:00-5:00pm in the Band Hall in preparation for the Temple College Contest and Spring Concert.
Monday, May 6, 2024, 04:00 PM
Belton Middle School, Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA
Parents Needed for Temple College Contest
Our Beginner Contest at Temple College takes place on Tuesday, May 14 and we need parents to help us haul instruments, monitor students, and help the directors. You must be an approved volunteer with the district and be available from 9:00am-2:00pm, and we'll even feed you lunch for free that day to show our appreciation for your help.
Please check your schedule and email Mr. Pulley if you can help out that day. Thank you in advance for any consideration you give this request.
Remaining Band Dates - Beginner's Ensemble
Here are all the dates for the remained of the school year for Beginner's Ensemble:
- Monday & Tuesday, May 6 & 7 - Beginner Group Rehearsal in Band Hall @ 4:00-5:00pm
- Monday, May 6 - Spring Trip Parents Meeting in Band Hall @ 5:30-6:00pm (for any parents attending the trip)
- Saturday, May 11 - Spring Trip to Typhoon Texas (Austin) for eligible students (weather permitting)
- Monday, May 13 - Deadline to return in all home school-owned instruments to school
- Tuesday, May 14 - Temple College Contest for eligible students - *we need parent chaperones*
- Thursday, May 16 - Spring Concert & Awards Ceremony at BHS PAC @ 6:30pm (required for all students)
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.
HS Drumline Reminders
Drumline Auditions will be held this Friday, May 3 at BHS from 4:30-6:00pm. Email Mr. Smith if you have any questions.
8th Grade Parents Joining HS Band
If your student will be going the M100 next year, please take a minute to fill out this form so the Band Boosters can order the correct number/size of shirts for next year: https://forms.gle/Fv9sRnNMAaxL558U7. Thank you!
Remaining Band Dates - Symphonic Band
Here are all the dates for the remained of the school year for Symphonic Band:
- Tuesday & Wednesday, April 30 & May 1 - HS Band Auditions at Belton HS Band Hall - click here to see the audition schedule
- Friday, May 3 - M100 Drumline Auditions at BHS Band Hall @ 5:00-7:00pm
- Monday, May 6 - Spring Trip Parents Meeting in Band Hall @ 5:30-6:00pm (for any parents attending the trip)
- Wednesday-Friday, May 8-10 - Future M100 Fundamentals Camp at Belton HS @ 5:00-7:30pm (required for 8th graders joining HS Band)
- Saturday, May 11 - Spring Trip to Typhoon Texas (Austin) for eligible students (weather permitting)
- Monday, May 13 - Deadline to return all home school-owned instruments to school
- Thursday, May 16 - Spring Concert & Awards Ceremony at BHS PAC @ 6:30pm (required for all students)
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.
HS Drumline Reminders
Just a reminder there is one remaining drumline help session at the Belton HS Band Hall next Friday, April 26 4:30-6:00pm. The actual Drumline Auditions will be held on Friday, May 3 at BHS from 4:30-6:00pm. Email Mr. Smith if you have any questions.
8th Grade Parents Joining HS Band
If your student will be going the M100 next year, please take a minute to fill out this form so the Band Boosters can order the correct number/size of shirts for next year: https://forms.gle/Fv9sRnNMAaxL558U7. Thank you!
Remaining Band Dates - Wind Ensemble
Here are all the dates for the remained of the school year for Wind Ensemble:
- Tuesday & Wednesday, April 30 & May 1 - HS Band Auditions at Belton HS Band Hall - click here to see the audition schedule
- Friday, May 3 - M100 Drumline Auditions at BHS Band Hall @ 5:00-7:00pm
- Monday, May 6 - Spring Trip Parents Meeting in Band Hall @ 5:30-6:00pm (for any parents attending the trip)
- Wednesday-Friday, May 8-10 - Future M100 Fundamentals Camp at Belton HS @ 5:00-7:30pm (required for 8th graders joining HS Band)
- Saturday, May 11 - Spring Trip to Typhoon Texas (Austin) for eligible students (weather permitting)
- Monday, May 13 - Deadline to return all home school-owned instruments to school
- Thursday, May 16 - Spring Concert & Awards Ceremony at BHS PAC @ 6:30pm (required for all students)
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.
Remaining Band Dates - Jazz Band
- Wednesday, May 1 - Rehearsal at Belton HS Band Hall during 2nd-4th periods
- Thursday, May 2 - Spring Jazz Concert at BHS PAC @ 6:30pm - click here to see the itinerary for this event
- Monday, May 13 - Jazz Band Performance at School Board Meeting at Pittenger PAC (next to the district office)
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.
Mr. Pulley
- Wind Ensemble
- Jazz Band
- Brass Specialist (trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, & tuba)
- chris.pulley@bisd.net
Mr. Trahan
- Symphonic Band
- Woodwind Specialist (flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, & saxophone)
Mr. Smith
- Percussion Specialist (keyboards, drums, & accessories)
Email: beltonmsband@gmail.com
Website: beltonmsband.org
Call/Text: 254-262-3050
Address: 1704 Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA
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