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This following message is only for Wind Ensemble parents and students: Due to the recent inclement weather, it has been necessary to change the dates of both our Pre-UIL Benchmark Concert and our UIL Concert & Sightreading recording session, both at Belton High School Performing Arts Center (PAC). Luckily, we were granted special permission toContinue reading “Wind Ensemble Pre-UIL Concert & UIL Recording Date Change”

At our Solo & Ensemble Contest at BMS last Saturday, we had a total of 162 events, and we’re proud to report that the judges awarded a total of 122 First Divisions.  That’s over 75% of the total performances earning a Superior rating!  These students will earn a medal at the end of the year.  Second Division ExcellentContinue reading “Solo Contest Results”

This message is for current 6th & 7th Grade Band Parents/Students only: As we look ahead to planning for next school year, we need your feedback on your son or daughter’s likely choice for their enrollment in Band next year.  We really appreciate your child’s participation in our program, and we sincerely hope they decideContinue reading “Band Intention Form”

Due to the inclement weather last week, we need to reschedule our Solo & Ensemble Contest to Saturday, March 6 here at Belton MS.  If you have already signed up for a time, we have automatically transferred that over to the new date on Sign-Up Genius.  If you did not yet sign up, please doContinue reading “Solo Contest Rescheduled”

We will reschedule both our Solo & Ensemble Contest and Instrument Placement Night for a different day. More information will come out once everything settles back into a normal routine. Please stay warm and safe!

Please read this document detailing our Band Solo and Ensemble Contest here at Belton MS on Saturday, February 20.  Students will need to wear their formal band uniform for this performance, and will need to be dropped off at the side entrance of the school (by the Cafeteria) 10 minutes before their performance time.  OnlyContinue reading “Solo and Ensemble Contest”

Anyone who would like to take Band next year at Belton Middle School needs to attend our Instrument Placement Night on Thursday, February 18 one of the following times 5:30-6:15pm, 6:30-7:15pm, or 7:30-8:15pm. Please take time to read this Parent Letter by clicking on this link. Click on this link or scan the QR codeContinue reading “Instrument Placement Night 2021”

Last week, members of the Belton Middle School Jazz Band competed in the TMEA All-Region Jazz Band auditions virtually. Middle school band students from all over Central Texas competed. We had 18 students record 2 jazz etudes they have been working on since December. I am proud to report that our program filled 11 ofContinue reading “All-Region Jazz Results”

Happy Snow Day!  Please have your student spend some time browsing their solo packet they received in class last week.  We will have students write down their top 3 choices for their solo selection this week, and they will know which solo they will be performing by the end of this week.  This is inContinue reading “Solo Selection”

We hope our students and families enjoy their time off from school, and feel free to share these video recordings with their loved ones from our recent Holiday Concert: http://bit.ly/3rfGTUu If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to our channel so we can get a customized address: http://bit.ly/2KgG25t Have a safe and relaxing holiday break!