McKinney Boyd Band Newsletter
Week of 4/20-4/24
Weekly Announcements
Important week, upcoming due dates this week
It's official, We are going to remain closed until the end of the calendar school year.
I know there are a lot of questions, emotions and concerns in this time of uncertainty but I just want to say that we here in the band department love you all and will take it one step at a time to help in any way that we can closing out this year.
Our hearts especially go out to our seniors! We have some opportunities to help support you in our announcement below.
Due dates that are coming up:
1. Senior Scholarship applications : Monday, April 20th (by the end of the day)
2. WW/Brass audition video submission: by Saturday April, 25th @ 11:59PM
3. Jazz band auditions: May 1st
4. Senior recognition project: May 1st
5. Percussion auditions: May 9th
Scholarship Applications for Seniors
Senior's? Need money for school next year?
We have twelve (12) $1,000 scholarships to give away!
All you need to do fill out the application and email them directly to Mr. Treadwell by the end of the day Monday April 20th.
Here is a link to the Scholarship applications!:
All forms are electronic/ "fillable".
"Free" money is up for grabs! Again, the Due date is the end of the day Monday April 20th.
***Mr. T only collects the applications but does not decide who earns each scholarship. Applications will be evaluated by unbiased third parties anonymously.
Senior Corner: Recognition Video
Current Seniors, read the following letter about a cool opportunity that we would like to put together to recognize you for this year!
Also- Don't forget to get your scholarship applications turned in. They are due by April 20th (Tomorrow)!!! I have liked it in the next announcement box. It is FREE MONEY available to you!
Audition Corner
Below is information regarding Digital Auditions, please click and read.
Brass/WW's (incoming 9th graders- current 11th graders): Band Audition information Letter
***Non-returning, current HS band members will still submit a video that will count as their final grade for the semester. Seniors do not need to submit videos.
Jazz Band: Click Here
Percussion: Percussion audition letter
Color Guard: See flyer below. Contact Mr. Fernandez @ afernandez@mckinneyisd.net
Interested in colorguard for next year?
Send Mr. Fez an email at afernandez@mckinneyisd.net !!
Spring Trip: Update
We have another update from Director's choice/Traveler's insured.
Instead of changing groups and then rendering claims invalid, they are going to manually change the dates for our families in all three Mckinney HS bands. From there we will be cleared to begin the filing process.
We have sent in the list of families who need date changes and are awaiting conformation that we are good to go.
I will be reaching out this week to families who have correct dates and can now begin filing. If you do not receive an email/call from me then unfortunately we have not gotten confirmation yet.
Information that I currently have access to for claim purposes:
Official Cancellation date: 3/24/20
Original Deposit date: 6/10/2019
Google Drive Claim Document Hub for Parents
(Will continue to be updated as information is made available to me):
Corpus Trip Cancellation Claim Documents
DC Coordinator contact info:
Allison Graham
Account Manager
Director's Choice
allison.graham@directorschoice.com
806-687-0802
I hope that it is clear we are being as transparent in this process as we can and are all working to find solutions for everyone.
***Understand that this is a point of high stress for every director/travel agency in the country at this point. I do not have all the answers but you can rest assured that taking care of our families is the highest point of focus right now and doing right by you is my highest priority. I am doing EVERYTHING in my power to protect you and find solutions. If you reach out to me with trip questions, I will respond as quickly as I can within 24-48hrs. I appreciate all your grace and patience.
Physicals for 2020
The district physical dates have been canceled due to closures.
However, It is still required for all members to have an updated physical in order to participate for the 2020-2021 school year.
We will have to go "old school" and families will need to schedule an appointment with their physician or urgent care facility to complete their physical.
Carenow and many other urgent care facilities have lowered prices for band/athletic scholarships.
CLICK HERE for a Printable Blank MISD physical form that you can have your Doctor/facility fill out.
Once completed, please file these physicals in a safe place!
We will turn them in electronically (PDF form preferred) through our registration process. More instructions for registration will be out soon.
**No student will be able to participate in outside activities until we have this form on file.
Boyd Band Boosters Board and Liaison interest form
Call to all band parents!
Interested in serving on the 2020-2021 Band booster board or as a Liaison?
Remind 101 joining "Reminder"
Text the following code to the #81010 :
9th grade student: @boydband9
10th grade student: @boydband10
11th grade student: @boydband11
12th grade student: @boydband12
9th grade parent: @mbbandfm9
10th grade parent: @mbbandfm10
11th grade parent: @mbbandfm11
12th grade parent: @mbbandfm12
Incoming parent (current 8th grader): @mbhs8to9
Need some stress relief.....
Due to Covid19 closures, the following professional groups are giving free concerts through streaming for the foreseeable future.
I particularly enjoyed the metropolitan opera who is streaming a musical/opera a day!
Link to Classical FM site that has info on EVERY group that is giving this unprecedented service
Important information for Private lesson students/teachers
We are HIGHLY ENCOURAGING families who take private lessons to communicate with their teachers and work to the best of their ability to continue lessons remotely through Skype, Facetime or work out home lessons.
If you feel that you do not want to risk it, then we suggest "donating" your normal lesson fee's and working with your teacher to reschedule as necessary.
***This suggestion is for your discretion***:
We want to make sure that you are aware that teaching privately in some cases is the only source of income for many of our teachers. Any week/day that school is cancelled directly impacts their livelihood. Our teachers also have mortgages, rent, bills and groceries to take care of. Please keep this in mind when making your decisions.
Looking Ahead
Electronic Band Registration information coming soon
- Information will include how we will turn in/assign instruments for next year.
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: 469-302-3400
Facebook: facebook.com/mbhsbroncoband