Belton Middle School Band

Spring Trip Permission Forms are due this Friday by 4pm that also includes important contact and medical information. Our Swimsuit Dress Code presentation is included in the newsletter along with a reminder of our Spring Trip Parent Meeting on Monday, May 4 from 5:30-6:00pm in the BMS Band Hall. 

Congratulations to our 8th graders who are joining the Belton HS M100 on their ensemble placements! As our BMS placement auditions continue this week, we will release these results on Friday, May 8 at 8am on our Announcement Window in the hallway. 

Our Spring Jazz Concert is this Thursday, April 30 starting at 6:30pm in the Belton HS PAC and Beginners will have their 2 groups rehearsals next Monday & Tuesday, May 4 & 5 from 4:00-5:00pm in the BMS Band Hall. Click on this link to read all the details for everything going on in the Belton MS Band: https://app.smore.com/n/5kswvj

Our End-of-Year Placement Auditions start this week for all 6th and 7th graders during class, and 8th graders joining the HS M100 will have their audition this Tuesday & Wednesday at the BHS Band Hall. Eighth grade parents joining the M100 are encouraged to attend the Band Booster meeting also at the BHS Band Hall this Monday starting at 6:30pm. Our first-ever BMS Fine Arts Showcase is this Tuesday from 5-7pm and Jazz Band performs at 6:30pm in our Competition Gym.

Take a look at this week’s newsletter for all the details and contains the dress code for our upcoming Spring Trip on Saturday, May 9: https://app.smore.com/n/vkf871

On Saturday, the 7th and 8th grade members of the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble participated in our annual Solo Contest at BMS. They were evaluated by professional musicians on their skill development in tone, technique, and musical comprehension after preparing for their performance for the past month. Out of a total of 75 events, 12 students received Second Division Excellent ratings and earned a ribbon, while 80% of our students received First Division Superior ratings and will receive a medal.

Additionally, the following students earned an Outstanding Performer medal and were the most outstanding performers of the day! Please join me in congratulating the following students on this remarkable achievement:

1. Ally M., flute
2. Averi L., clarinet
3. Michelle M., clarinet
4. Benjamin T., clarinet
5. Aubrey W., alto saxophone
6. Elayna F., trumpet
7. Ethan V., trumpet
8. Liam H., trombone
9. Leo G., tuba
10. Isaac M., tuba
11. Cassie N., marimba
12. Preston K., snare drum
13. Jadyn J., percussion duet
14. William P., percussion duet

Happy Easter! The hard deadline to turn in Spring Trip Forms and Payments is this Friday, April 10 at 4pm. We are unable to accept any late forms or payment since we have to order tickets ahead of time. 

Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble students have their Solo Contest this Saturday at BMS and we still need volunteers from Beginner’s Ensemble (students and parents). Please sign up if you can help on the link in this week’s newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/2szen

8th Grade Shirt orders and payments are due by this Thursday, as well as the My STARS Solo Summary Assignment (major grade) for Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble students. The Spring Trip Forms & Payments are due no later than Friday, April 10 at 4pm in order to attend Typhoon Texas on Saturday, May 9 in Pflugerville. EOY Placement Auditions will start April 20 for all 6th & 7th grade students during class. 

We need Beginner student and parent volunteers to help with our Advanced Solo Contest on Saturday, April 11 in 2-hour shifts from 8:30am-12:30pm. Please sign up at the link in this week’s newsletter if you can help out that will count for service hours for Scouts, NJHS, etc: https://app.smore.com/n/04jcd