Belton Middle School Band

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

Happy Spring! 8th Grade Parents and Students can now vote and order their 8th Grade Band Shirt until Thursday, April 2 at 4pm. Students will receive their personalized Spring Trip Eligibility Form this week, and the form is due back no later than Friday, April 10 at 4pm. Jazz Band competes at the Temple Jazz Festival this Thursday, March 26 at the Temple College PAC. Read all about it at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/79zug4

It’s contest week for Symphonic Band (Monday) and Wind Ensemble (Tuesday)! Future M100 8th Graders and Parents should attend a meeting with Mr. Kwaku this Wednesday at 5:30pm in the BMS Band Hall. Also, 8th grade shirt designs are due by this Friday at 4pm, right before we leave for Spring Break. Read about this and more in this week’s newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/spcn0k