Hudson Hawk Band Updates
Weeks of 10/10/22 & 10/17/2022
Congratulations Section/Students of the Week!
This week we are recognizing the Beginner Band Saxophone section - they played really great at the concert on Thursday and were very well-behaved during our break and throughout the day. They learn quickly in class and are practicing hard outside of class. We are very proud of them!
We are also recognizing Trapper Rohde (Wind Symphony saxophone) and Whitley Patteson (Beginner Band French horn). Trapper is ALWAYS prepared for class and knows his music so well. He is a wonderful aide in our saxophone class and is just an incredible example of what a band student should be. He makes us very proud! Whitley was incredibly helpful before and after the concert on Thursday night. She is always willing to help however we need her to, is a great horn player because she works super hard, and is such a sweet young lady!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE WONDERFUL STUDENTS!!!
Fall 50 Day Practice Challenge
Packed House!
History in the Making
First Performance
Upcoming Events
8th Grade Band Night
Thursday, Oct 20, 2022, 05:00 PM
Homer B Johnson Stadium, East Centerville Road, Garland, TX, USA
Practice-a-Thon Fundraiser Party
**Parents - please consider helping us as a chaperone or with food/drink/prize donations; details are posted below.**
Friday, Oct 21, 2022, 06:00 PM
B G Hudson Middle School, Hudson Drive, Sachse, TX, USA
We Need More Help!!!
Our Practice-a-Thon is the biggest fundraiser we do all year and it is an incredible night of fun for our students. We strive to be frugal with our spending so the donations from the fundraiser can go to needed items like new instruments, cases, and music stands, instead of funding the party. This is why we are asking parents to donate supplies for the party. We need snack and drink donations - you can use this link to sign up to donate those items. We also need chaperones to help supervise on the night of the party and to help with setup and tear down. If you'd like to help chaperone the party on October 21st, please sign up using the volunteer tab in Charms. You can watch this video if you need guidance on volunteering in Charms. You MUST also be cleared as a volunteer through GISD. The link to the volunteer application can be found at the bottom of this Smore.
We also need prize donations. We will fill a trophy case with prizes that students can win. If you have any new, unused items that would make good prizes, or small gift cards, candy, etc., we would love to take them off your hands! Please send any prize donations with your student before October 19th.
Advanced Band Football Game Performance
Please pay special attention to the pickup location depending on what instrument your student plays!
Monday, Oct 24, 2022, 05:15 PM
Sachse High School Mustang Field, Miles Road, Sachse, TX, USA
Advanced Bands Fall Concert - DATE CHANGE!!!!!
Students will wear their band t-shirt and jeans/dark pants and tennis shoes (no Crocs) for this concert. Students are REQUIRED to attend and stay for the ENTIRE concert. Click the button below for the detailed itinerary.
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022, 06:00 PM
Sachse High School, Miles Road, Sachse, TX, USA
WS Band Fest Performance
MS Mass Band Performance
WS Getting Work Done
Help With Uniforms
Fundraiser Starting Off Strong!
Repeat Information - We are doing a Practice-a-Thon and will be collecting donations for students dedicating part of their evening on October 21st to practicing during our fundraiser party. Each student has received a packet of information explaining ALL of the fundraiser details (the packet can be found at this link). This year we are partnering with 99Pledges to be able to accept credit card donations as well. Parents - you should have received an email from 99Pledges inviting you to your student's individual fundraiser page. You can share it with friends and family across the country to help support our program and provide fun musical opportunities for our kids. *If you did not receive your email invitation, please check your spam folder or contact us to help you.*
Next Band Fee Payment Due
Looking Ahead
*The SHS Band is traveling to San Antonio before the game and we will be filling in for them.*
Saturday, November 5 - Wind Symphony students audition for the GISD All-District Band at Lakeview Centennial HS. Exact times will be given out the week prior. There is no transportation for this audition.
Saturday, November 12 - Wind Symphony students audition for the TMEA Region 3 All-Region Band at Rockwall Heath HS. Exact times will be given out the week prior. There is no transportation for this audition.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors!
Repeat Information
Switching to BAND app over Remind
REMINDER - Advanced Band Supply List
Band Fees
This year, you can pay band fees through cash or check (made out to Hudson Band Boosters), Paypal through Charms (watch this video to walk you through the Charms system), and for the first time - credit card through the band website. Visit the band website and enter the password HawkBD2223 to enter the secure page and pay online. Please consider adding the optional donation to your cart to cover the credit card fees we incur using this convenient service.
If you have a financial hardship, please communicate with us so we can help you. We never want a student to be unable to participate due to finances and will do everything we can to work with your family and ensure your student is included.
Private Lessons Filling Up
The single biggest investment you can make in your student's musical advancement is signing them up for private lessons. Return the private lesson enrollment form to get your student started ASAP. Lessons are $20 each week and the fee is paid directly to the instructor.
Clear Bag Policy
GISD VIP Pass for Seniors
Volunteer Application REQUIRED
Log in to Charms
Log in as a parent/student/member
The school code is hudsonsoundmachine
The password for first time users is your student's GISD ID number (should be 6 digits)
For non-first time users, your password should be your student's ID with their capitalized initials in front (i.e. HB123456) unless you've changed it to something else.
Please update contact information (add adults as necessary), check your student's birthday ID, instrument, etc. and make changes as necessary. If you have questions or have difficulty logging in, please contact Mrs. Becker.
About Us
Heather Becker - Director
Dan Urban - Assistant Director
Email: hdbecker@garlandisd.net
Website: www.hudsonband.org
Phone: 972-675-3070
Facebook: facebook.com/hudsonmsband
Twitter: @hudsonhawkband