McKinney Boyd Band Newsletter
Week of 3/18-3/29
The beginning of the End! Lots of things the next few weeks, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND PLAN AHEAD!
1. Pre UIL Concert Next Tuesday @ 7:00PM (View Itinerary breakdown HERE)
2. UIL Itineraries are now available (CLICK HERE to VIEW)
3. Only 3 After school sectionals left before UIL. We know the schedules can look confusing so look below for a detailed breakdown for our 3 competing bands. These rehearsals are required and worth a test grade (no make up's available).
4. Solo Contest is coming up April 20th (Required event for Honors/Sym 1, optional for Sym 2/Concert). Please take a moment to fill out this SOLO ENTRY FORM , We need this completed by THURSDAY MARCH 28TH.
5. Let's get PHYSICAL! We have 3 MISD physical events coming up in April that are cheap ($20)and for your convenience. You are able to also make a personal appointment with your Primary physician (It just has to be dated after April 1st and before May 17th). All band students (returning and incoming) need to have a NEW 2024-2025 physical on file with us by May 17th. Read below and Google Calendar for MISD event times/placements.
6. Band Fee's: Not a subject we like, but is important for the continued success of our program. Final payments were due on February 15th but we understand that circumstances arise. Please be on the lookout (email/voicemail) as we continue to reach out to find solutions to complete this year's outstanding balances. Remember, Our annual budget includes the end of this year (2023-2024) and the start of the next one (2024-2025). Things like the band banquet and next year's marching design are our final projects before we close out the semester and finalized payments make a big difference. Communication is key, please reach out to boydbandtreasurer@gmail.com to communicate any need for a payment plan. We have to put all outstanding fee's on the school hold list by April 15th.
7. Google calendar is the ONLY place you need to find times/outlines/itineraries. It is almost constantly being updated. Always check the google calendar first!
Instructions on how to snyc our calendar to your calendar can be found below!
Sectional schedule Breakdown by band (3 left)
Honors:
- Tuesday 3/19 3:00-4:30 Full band w/ Percussion
- Monday 3/25 3:00-4:30 Full band w/ Percussion
- Wednesday 4/3 3:00-4:30 Full band w/ Percussion
Symphonic 1
- Individual sectionals broken down on google calendar, the band remind, Canvas for the week of 3/18-3/22
- Monday 3/25 4:45-6:15 Full band w/ Percussion
- Wednesday 4/3 4:45-6:15 Full band w/ Percussion
Symphonic 2
- Tuesday 3/19 3:00-4:00 Full Woodwind's, Thursday 3/21 3:00-4:00 Full brass
- Friday 3/22 3:00-4:30 Full band w/ Percussion
- Tuesday 4/2 3:00-4:30 Full band w/ Percussion
Solo Contest info
Fill out this SOLO ENTRY FORM by THURSDAY MARCH 28TH
Solo Contest Date: Saturday 4/20/24 @ Boyd Accompanist Rehearsal Dates: April 9th-12th and April 16th-19th SOLO ORIGINAL: Copyright laws require that an original be purchased for the Solo Contest. Students are responsible for purchasing, keeping, and giving the judge an original (confirm w/ a director if you have questions). **PLEASE CONFIRM ON MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT or with Molly Smith (boydbandregistrar@gmail.com) IF YOU PAID FOR THE SOLO CONTEST DURING REGISTRATION** If you did not pay the fee during registration, the entry fee is $15 per time slot (10 minutes)
- Turn in payments to ANY band director
PHYSICAL Events
You can always schedule your own physical appointment with your PCP (Just make sure it is dated after April 1st 2024 and before May 17th 2024).
Here are the MISD events for your convenience ($20):
- Wednesday 4/10 @ McKinney North HS 3:00-6:00pm
- Wednesday 4/17 @ McKinney High 3:00-6:00pm
- Saturday 4/20 @ McKinney Boyd 7:00-11:00am (Show up 1st thing 7:00am if you plan to do this one and are also scheduled for a solo)
USE THIS LINK TO JOIN NEXT YEARS BAND APP.
DON'T GET LEFT OUT AND MISS ANY INFORMATION OVER THE SUMMER
This Week's breakdown
Tuesday (3/19): After School Sectionals (View breakdown above)
Wednesday (3/20): After School Sectionals (View breakdown above)
Thursday (3/21): After School Sectionals (View breakdown above)
Friday (3/22): After School Sectionals (View breakdown above), Winter Guard NTCA Contest @ Prosper HS
Saturday (3/23): Jazz performs at UTA
Looking Ahead.....
***This list is not a substitution for the google calendar. The GC is the #1 most accurate calendar we use and follow. Always assume the GC is correct.
3/26: Pre-UIL Concert
4/3-4/4: UIL Concert and Sightreading
4/6: NTCA Championships
4/11: Percussion Concert
4/10-4/14: Guard Travels to Ohio for WGI World Championships
4/9-4/19: Solo Accompanist rehearsals (during class and after school)
4/20: Solo Contest @ MBHS
McKinney Boyd High School Bronco Band Social Media/Contact
Email: ttreadwell@mckinneyisd.net
Website: boydband.com
Location: 600 North Lake Forest Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-302-3514
Facebook: facebook.com/mbhsbroncoband