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This past Saturday, members of the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band competed with over 300 students in the TMEA All-Region Auditions in College Station.  They have been working on their scales and etudes since before school started, and this is our most individually-competitive event we participate in for the year. I am proud to report thatContinue reading “All-Region Band Results”

Please note this information is intended only for students and parents of the Beginner’s Ensemble: It’s time for our first band concert! It will take place here at the Belton MS Cafeteria next Thursday, October 14. Students will need to report to the school no later than 5:45pm, and be in their seat ready toContinue reading “Beginner Sit-In Concert”

Thank you for helping out with this year’s fundraiser.  So far, our students have earned over $5,000 in chocolate sales, and we just checked out our last box today!  Currently, 9 of our students have won the $20 prize drawing and we’ll pick 3 more names this Friday and next Monday for those who have turned inContinue reading “Fundraiser Update”

Our 8th graders had a great time at MS Band Night last Friday, and it was great to be able to interact in-person for this performance!  Thanks to the parent chaperones who came out to help and supported our students.  A reminder to those who have not yet paid for their uniform shirt and/or the school-owned instrument usage feeContinue reading “Payments Due and Chocolate Fundraiser”

Please note that the following message only applies to students and parents of the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble: This week, your band student will start their consistent schedule of practicing outside of class time in order to improve on their instrument.  Our expectation is that all instruments go home at the end of theContinue reading “Practicing Expectations”