Belton Middle School Band

Last Saturday, over 360 students participated from 9 area middle schools in the TMEA All-Region Band Auditions in College Station. Students have been working diligently on scales and etudes since August in preparation for the most individually competitive event we have all year long. From the anonymous judging panels, 19 of our students were named to the All-Region Band! An additional 2 students were named as alternates. The Region Concert will occur this Saturday, November 9 starting at 5pm in the Belton HS PAC.

Please join me in congratulating the following superior student musicians:

• Ally M. placed 9th out of 40 flutes, 3rd Chair Concert Band
• Eli P. placed 1st out of 14 bassoons, 1st Chair Symphonic Band, AND is a 2-Year All-Region Member
• Sophia T. placed 3rd out of 51 clarinets, 3rd Chair Symphonic Band
• Eian J. placed 20th out of 51 clarinets, 10th Chair Concert Band
• Maddox M. placed 2nd out of 27 alto saxophones, 2nd Chair Symphonic Band, AND is a 2-Year All-Region Member
• Charles R. placed 3rd out of 27 alto saxophones, 3rd Chair Concert Band
• Noah M. placed 6th out of 27 alto saxophones, 2nd Chair Concert Band
• Phoenix M. placed 1st out of 8 tenor saxophones, 1st Chair Symphonic Band
• Gia S. placed 2nd out of 7 baritone saxophones, 1st Chair Concert Band
• Dominic J. placed 3rd out of 42 trumpets, 3rd Chair Symphonic Band
• Nico A. placed 5th out of 42 trumpets, 5th Chair Symphonic Band
• Eve N. placed 18th out 42 trumpets, 10th Chair Concert Band
• Ryan T. placed 6th out of 32 French horns, 6th Chair Symphonic Band
• Lane P. placed 13th out of 32 French horns, 7th Chair Concert Band
• Andy U. placed 4th out of 33 trombones, 4th Chair Symphonic Band
• Yeshaya V. placed 7th out of 33 trombones, 1st Chair Concert Band
• Carter S. placed 9th out of 33 trombones, 3rd Chair Concert Band
• Tyler M. placed 13th out of 33 trombone, 7th Chair Concert Band, AND is a 2-Year All-Region Member
• Lani P. placed 9th out of 56 percussionists, 2nd Chair Concert Band

The following students serve as 2nd Alternates and are named as Honorable Mention:

• Ethan V. placed 20th out of 42 trumpets
• Charlotte D. placed 16th out of 56 percussionists

We are proud of all the students who auditioned, and especially of the fact that almost 75% of the students who earned a spot in the All-Region Band soley came from Belton ISD! A fine testament to the strength of Belton ISD Fine Arts! Click here to see photos from Saturday’s event.

All Jazz Band Hoodies Orders AND Money are due this Wednesday, October 30. Those students attending All-Region Auditions have a Region Cram Jam TOMORROW from 4:00-7:00pm and we will feed you for free! Auditions are this Saturday in College Station, so be sure to read all the details in this week’s newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/b4s7w

Jazz Band Hoodies are on sale until October 30 and Parent Conferences are October 31. Our Region Cram Jam is next Monday, October 28 from 4-7pm for students auditioning for All-Region Band. Jazz Band has their first performance of the year this Wednesday at the VA Hospital, so read all about it in this week’s newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/e7vqj

We’ve got the Beginner Sit-In Concert this week and All-Region Auditions coming up on November 2 for which we need parent chaperones. Email Mr. Pulley if you can help out as we travel to College Station. Jazz Band will be playing their gig at the Temple VA Hospital next week. Read all the scoop in this week’s edition of the Band Notes Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/ahnj0w

Please note this information is intended for parents of Beginner’s Ensemble students:

Our Beginner Sit-In Concert is coming up next Thursday, October 17 at Belton MS. Students will need to arrive no later than 6:15pm and everyone should use the H7 entrance of the Cafeteria in order to avoid the volleyball game happening at the same time. Please click here for a parking map that contains a more detailed view.

Parking will be limited due to the volleyball game, so it is suggested that parents drop off their student first and then park in the Overflow Parking area indicated on the map at the link above. Students should be seated and ready to start with all their materials no later than 6:25pm, and our concert starts at 6:30pm. The concert will last no longer than an hour and please click here for the information flyer that contains all the details for this major grade.

Feel free to email us if you have any questions.