Off to a great start!

The 5th grade band is off to a great start!

Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday. Students should bring their instrument to school on either Monday or Tuesday and then take it home every Thursday. If a student forgets to bring their instrument, they lose 20 points for that day. Missed participation can be made up by submitting a practice sheet the following Tuesday with 30 minutes of practice per day missed. Practice sheet must be signed by a parent to receive full credit.

There are still a few students that don't have instruments. All students must have an instrument and book before the end of the 1st 9 weeks (October 15), or schedules will have to be changed. Contact a band director immediately if you still need to make arrangements to get an instrument.

Band Instrument Drive - Thursday, Sept. 12th!

INSTRUMENT DRIVE

Thursday, Sept. 12th

6-8PM

Blanco Elementary

Band Hall

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5th Grade Band Tryouts - Sign up!

5th Grade band will begin trying out instruments on August 27 in class. In order to get through all students in a timely manner, we will need some students to come either Tuesday, 8/27, or Thursday, 8/29, between 4:30pm and 8:00pm.

If you are available to come in the evening, please sign up for a 30-minute slot on SignUpGenius to reserve your time.

Don't worry! If you cannot attend in the evening, your child will still be able to try the instruments in class.

Here are the links to sign up!

Tuesday, August 27

Thursday, August 29

Christmas Band Concert this Thursday!

Blanco 5th Grade Band Christmas Concert

Who: All 5th grade band students

What: Christmas Concert (featuring 5th grade band and HS band/jazz band)

Where: BHS Cafeteria

When: Thursday, December 13 at 6:30pm (students need to be there by 6:00pm)

Dress: Nice, dressy, festive clothes. 

Cost: FREE!

Invite all your friends and family! See you there! 

Happy Holidays!

5th Grade Band is off to a great start!

5th Grade Band is off to a great start! We have been making sounds on our mouthpieces, and we have started learning our first few notes. Students should practice at home at least 20 minutes a day Thursday through Monday, or a total of 100 minutes.

Blanco 5th Grade Band - Important Dates

Week One

Thursday, August 23^rd:           Band Directors will meet with all fifth grade students during Specials. Students will be given Band/Instrument Choice Sheet to take home.  

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Week Two

Tuesday, August 28^th:            Band/Instrument Choice Sheet due today!  

We will begin 5^th grade band tryouts during Specials. We will start with students that brought back the Instrument Choice Sheet in a timely manner. (If your child wants to play saxophone or percussion, then be sure to return the form by today because these sections usually fill up the fastest!)

Thursday, August 30^th:           We will continue with band tryouts during class.

5^th Grade Parent Meeting–BES Band Hall–6pm to 7pm.

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Week Three

Tuesday, September 4^th:         Final Deadline to return Band/Instrument Choice Sheet. This is the last day to join band for the 2018-19 school year.

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Thursday, September 6th:      We will continue with band tryouts during class, if needed.
                                               

Friday, September 7^th:            Students will find out which instrument they will be playing in fifth grade band. A letter will be sent home with each student that explains what to do next to obtain an instrument and supplies. Please do not buy or rent an instrument before this date without approval from a band director!

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Week Four

Tuesday, September 11^th:       Band Instrument Drive–BES Band Hall–6pm to 8pm. For those wanting to rent an instrument or buy mouthpieces, come by any time between 6pm and 8pm. Will take about 15 minutes per student. 
Thursday, September 13th:     Book orders due today!

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Week Five

Tuesday, September 18^th:       All Band Students are expected to have all band supplies (instrument, book, accessories) by today. We will separate into woodwinds, brass, and percussion classes.