Monday, May 14, 2018

BBQ Plate Fundraiser May 19th

We have been given a wonderful donation by Aaron Stass who is purchasing and preparing a BBQ fundraiser for us. We are asking all students in the Blanco Band Program to sell at least two tickets each. We would certainly love for anyone to sell more, but if each student sells just 2 this would be one of our most successful fundraisers thanks to Aaron’s donation. Aaron is a competition BBQ Grillmaster, so it is sure to be a treat!

Tickets are $10 a plate and includes brisket, two sides, and a drink. Plates may be picked up at the High School this Saturday, May 19, from 11AM-2PM. All plates are “To-Go.”

If this is the first you have heard about it, please get with your child to sell at least 2 tickets. Students were given tickets last week, and extra tickets are available from the band directors. All money and tickets are due to Mrs. Conard by Friday, May 18th. Thanks!

Monday, May 7, 2018

Summer Band Camps

I have added a Summer Music Camps tab on the Main page.

Summer band camps are a great way for your child to experience the band world outside of Blanco (“oboes and bassoons, oh my!”) and continue playing their instrument over the summer. They will meet students from other schools that share their same interest in music, they will learn new ideas that they can bring back to our band program to make it even better, and they will improve individually as a musician.

The camps are all different dates and prices, so depending on your summer plans and funds, you can choose a camp that works best for you. Many camps offer financial scholarships, but you have to act quickly. Most camps have audition music that has to be prepared in advance. I am available this summer to work with your child on the audition music.

Please visit the Summer Music Camps page for more information about the camps. If you have any questions, contact a band director.