Hudson Hawk Band Updates
Week of 9/26/22
Congratulations Section/Students of the Week!
This week we are recognizing the Honors Band Saxophone section - they are passing off their music left and right and really working hard in class and in sectionals every day!
We are also recognizing Deon Jones (beginner trombone) and Nathan Finley (Wind Symphony trumpet). Deon has been practicing non-stop before school for weeks and has displayed a great attitude and work ethic. We love having him in band this year! Nathan was the first Wind Symphony member to pass off all of his scales and All-Region music and has gone out of his way to be helpful before school every day this week. He is leading by example and we are so proud of him!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE WONDERFUL STUDENTS!!!
Practice-a-Thon Kicked Off!!!
Practice-a-Thon Party Donations and Chaperones
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.
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.
Football Game Fun
Both Teams Won!
Students Pulled Double Duty
Upcoming Events
WS All-Region Masterclass 2
WS Band Fest Rehearsal - Itinerary Included
GISD BAND FEST! - Itinerary Included
**The itinerary may be changing due to bus driver shortages - more details to come!**
Spirit Night at Dickey's Barbeque
Let the cashier know you are with Hudson Band as you check out - valid for in-person and to-go orders.
Tuesday, September 27
4:30pm - 9:00pm
Dickey's BBQ - Firewheel
4280 Lavon Dr
Garland 75040
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022, 04:30 PM
Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Lavon Drive, Garland, TX, USA
Booster Club Meeting
Enter through door #11 in the back of the building.
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022, 07:00 PM
B G Hudson Middle School, Hudson Drive, Sachse, TX, USA
Beginner Band Fall Concert
**Click the button below to access the detailed itinerary for the Beginner Band Fall Showcase Concert.**
Thursday, Oct 6, 2022, 06:00 PM
B G Hudson Middle School, Hudson Drive, Sachse, TX, USA
Last Week to Order Decals/Yard Signs
Walking with the band
HOCO Parade HMS group
Always having fun!
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors!
Repeat Information
Eligibility Information
Beginner Band students do not have any events this semester that would be effected by eligibility. This becomes a very important issue in the spring semester for those students.
Switching to BAND app over Remind
Band Fees Now Past Due
Band t-shirts will be delivered next week and we will be unable to give any student a shirt who has not submitted their first band fee payment of a minimum of $10.
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