Dear M100 Families, Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Congratulations to our Winter Guard for fantastic performances yesterday at the TCGC Contest at Lehman High School. I was able to see two of the groups – the JV and Varsity groups and they did a terrific job! So much progress has been made! The C group has also made significant improvements! Ratings for the groups (in each of their respective groups): C group-7th, JV-4th, Varsity-6th. Their next show is Feb. 29th at Johnson HS in Buda, TX. Come out and support our Guard! They are awesome!
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Announcements for this week:
FACILITIES UPDATE:
Students are doing an overall better job of keeping our band hall areas clean and our facilities team at BHS is Awesome! They have immediately addressed our needs in regards to replacing light bulbs in the brass locker room and repairing holes and breaks in the walls. Thank you! Students should continue to help monitor our spaces and encourage our fellow band members not to deface school property or abuse the facilities in any way. Please DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TRASH LAYING AROUND either. Thank you.
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TUES., FEB. 25th – Clinician in all band classes. Please do not schedule a lesson during class on this day. Wind Ensemble members need to stay for Tiger Time. Thank you!
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UP-COMING DATES– PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
April 1: CURRENT MEMBERS ONLY. Leadership applications available on band website. Applications for Section Leader / Drum Major. Due April 17th at 4:25pm SHARP. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. Mr. Kwaku will set up leadership training dates and announce those soon. Training available before auditions/applications due.
April 13, 14, 16: COLORGUARD audition camps. 5pm-6:30pm at the gym at the BHS 9th Grade Center. Contact Mr. Hudnall at cody.hudnall@bisd.net and/or go to our band website and click “Guard” for more details.
April 18: 9am-1pm - Marching Band Workshop #1. This day is Mandatory for anyone wishing to be in leadership next year AND for new members. This is a training day for Marching technique. HIGHLY recommended for incoming members!
April 27: CURRENT MEMBERS ONLY. Drum Major auditions 4:45pm-8:00pm. Audition materials available on band website by April 1st.
May 9: Marching Band Workshop #2. This day is for ALL MEMBERS - Current and incoming. 9am-11:30am. INSTRUMENT Check out 11:40am-1:00pm - check out of all school owned instruments for those needing an instrument over the summer. This will include all marching instruments EXCEPT Sousaphone.
May 18, 19, 20: ALL MEMBERS except Seniors and Percussion. Band placement auditions. Information on website by April 27.
June 1 - June 5: COLORGUARD Fundamentals Camp 9am-5pm. Location to be announced.
July 3 - M100 4th of July Parade Rehearsal. Times to be announced. Please reserve the first half of the day - most likely 9am-noon. Parade music will be distributed before the end of Spring semester to all current HS and incoming students.
July 4 - M100 to march in the Belton 4th of July Parade. Times to be announced.
July 20 - July 24: COLORGUARD & PERCUSSION Camp 9am-4pm. Locations to be announced.
July 27 & 28: BAND LEADERSHIP training and workdays. 8am-5pm
July 29, 30, & 31 - Summer Band at BHS. Mandatory for ALL MEMBERS. 8am-5pm
August 3-7, 10-14: Summer Band at BHS. Mandatory for ALL MEMBERS 8am-8pm
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PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT FEES FOR SOLO CONTEST
If you have not paid for the piano accompaniment for your solo, please bring a check to the directors ASAP! PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING THEIR CHECK FOR $50 MADE OUT TO BELTON BAND BOOSTERS OR CASH.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ELIGIBILITY UPDATE
Those who are currently eligible will not have another grade check until March 6th. If they are passing all regular credit classes on March 6th – they are eligible for the rest of the semester!
Those who are currently ineligible will have another grade check on Feb. 21st. See info. from eligibility calendar:
Feb. 21 End of 3 Week Progress Reporting Period
Students may only regain eligibility and cannot lose it.
Feb. 25 Teacher grades are to be verified
Feb. 27 Progress Reports will be issued to students
Feb. 28 Students passing all courses on Feb. 21st regain eligibility @ 4:25 P.M. (If they do not pass all regular credit courses, they remain ineligible on this date)
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SENIOR TRIP
Medical forms were due to Mrs. Gill on Monday, Dec. 16th. If you need a form please see the website – Senior Spring Trip 2020.
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CONCERT BAND FORMAL WEAR
Several students have not returned their formal wear. See email from Mrs. Cobb. Please DO NOT KEEP THESE UNIFORMS AT HOME – RETURN THEM!!!!!!!!
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Schedule for this week and next:
Mon., Feb. 24 7:45am-8:45am: Concert Band Tpt./Horn sectional
4:35pm-5:35pm: W.E. Low Brass/Low Reed sectional
4:35pm-5:35pm: Concert Band Low Brass/Low Reed sectional
4:30pm-5:15pm: Sym. 1 Trumpets
Tues., Feb. 25 7:45am-8:45am: W.E. Flute / Oboe sectional
7:45am-8:45am: Sym. 2 Brass sectional
4:30pm-5:15pm: Sym. 1 Alto Sax/Horn
5:00pm – 8:00pm: JV & C Winter Guard rehearsal
6:00pm – BISD MS Pre-UIL Concert - PAC
Wed., Feb. 26 7:45am-8:45am: W.E. Sax sectional
7:45am-8:45am: Concert Band Flute sectional
7:50am-8:35am: Sym. 1 Low Brass/WW sectional
4:35pm-5:35pm: W.E. Horn sectional
Thurs., Feb. 27 7:45am-8:45am: W.E. Trumpet sectional
7:50am-8:35am: Sym. 1 Clarinets
4:30pm-5:30pm: Sym. 1 Full Band rehearsal
4:35pm-5:35pm: W.E. Clarinet sectional
5:00pm-8:00pm: Varsity WG rehearsal
Fri., Feb. 28 7:50am-8:35am: Sym. 1 Flute/Oboe sectional
4:30pm-6:00pm: Belton Drumline Camp
4:35pm-5:35pm: Sym. 2 Woodwind sectional
5:00pm-8:00pm: Combined WG rehearsal
Sat., Feb. 29 Winter Guard Contest – Johnson H.S., Buda, TX.
Mon., March 2 7:45am-8:45am: Concert Band Tpt./Horn sectional
4:35pm-5:35pm: W.E. Low Brass/Low Reed sectional
4:35pm-5:35pm: Concert Band Low Brass/Low Reed sectional
4:30pm-5:15pm: Sym. 1 Trumpets
Tues., March 3 7:45am-8:45am: W.E. Flute / Oboe sectional
7:45am-8:45am: Sym. 2 Brass sectional
4:30pm-5:15pm: Sym. 1 Alto Sax/Horn
4:35pm-6:30pm: W.E. Full Band rehearsal
5:00pm – 8:00pm: JV & C Winter Guard rehearsal
Wed., March 4 7:45am-8:45am: W.E. Sax sectional
7:45am-8:45am: Concert Band Flute sectional
7:50am-8:35am: Sym. 1 Low Brass/WW sectional
4:35pm-5:35pm: W.E. Horn sectional
Thurs., March 5 7:45am-8:45am: W.E. Trumpet sectional
7:50am-8:35am: Sym. 1 Clarinets
4:30pm-5:30pm: Sym. 1 Full Band rehearsal
4:35pm-5:35pm: W.E. Clarinet sectional
5:00pm-8:00pm: Varsity WG rehearsal
Fri., March 6 7:50am-8:35am: Sym. 1 Flute/Oboe sectional
4:30pm-6:00pm: Belton Drumline Camp
4:35pm-5:35pm: Sym. 2 Woodwind sectional
5:00pm-8:00pm: Combined WG rehearsal
Sat., March 7 Winter Guard Contest – Cedar Ridge H.S., Round Rock, TX.
March 9 – March 13 Spring Break
Fri., March 13 Combined Winter Guard rehearsal
Sat., March 14. Winter Guard Championships / Area-Vista Ridge HS, Cedar Park, TX.
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UNIFORMS: Please turn in your concert uniform if you haven’t already (unless you are a Region Band participant).
If a student has lost all or part of it, they will be financially responsible for its replacement.
Uniform Price List (in case of loss or damage):
Notch Lapel Tuxedo Jacket- $60
Adjustable Tuxedo pants- $28
Melisma Gown- $71
3-5 weeks to ship and does not include tax or shipping.
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Up-Coming Events can be found on our Band Website Calendar - beltonmarching100.com
BAND CONTESTS:
April 21 & 22 – UIL Concert & Sightreading Evaluations
GUARD CONTESTS:
Feb. 29 – Johnson HS (Buda) March 7 – Cedar Ridge HS (Round Rock)
March 14 – Championships Vista Ridge HS (Cedar Park)
March 28 – possible State Champs – College Station
BAND PERFORMANCES:
April 2 – BHS Band Pre-UIL Concert
May 15 – Band-O-Rama (Spring Band Concert)
EVENTS:
May 5 – Band Banquet (THIS IS A DATE CHANGE – PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS)
May 28 – BHS Graduation
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