Music Composition Contest

The 2018 Texas Bandmasters Association Student Melody Competition is a composition competition for Texas band students in grades 6–12 during the 2017–2018 school year. The 16-bar composition entries will be judged on originality, creativity, phrasing, and overall musicality.

The winning melody will be used as thematic material for a wind ensemble piece to be premiered on Thursday, July 26th by the US Air Force Band of the West as part of the 2018 Texas Bandmasters Association Convention.

The winning composer along with one parent or guardian and the band director will be brought to San Antonio and stay at the Marriott Riverwalk hotel for 3 nights from July 26–29 to attend the TBA convention and be a part of the premiere.

Please visit this website for more information. http://jupitermusic.com/us/tba-student-melody-competition/ Entries must be received by May 4. 

6th Grade Band Contest Info

A letter was sent home today with the 6th grade band about our upcoming contest that will be on Thursday,  April 26 in Lytle, TX. The form and money are due no later than April 13th. Please visit the 6th grade band web page for more information. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Conard.

BMS Band Receives Sweepstakes at UIL for Second Year in a Row!

Congratulations to our Award-Winning Band!

The BMS Band competed in the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest yesterday at Canyon Lake HS. The concert program was Forward March by Paul Murtha, Ming Court by Donald Pitter, and Night Fury by Carol Brittin Chambers. The band received division 1 "Superior" ratings from all 6 judges! Receiving both a "1" in concert and a "1" in sight reading earned the band the highest award--the Sweepstakes Award! This makes the second year in a row that the BMS Band has received highest honors. Way to go, Panthers!

Pre-UIL information posted on 7th/8th grade page

An update has been made on the 7th/8th grade band page, and e-notes have been sent out through email and text regarding Pre-UIL.

Please click here for the Pre-UIL information.

All-Region Band Results

On Saturday, January 27, over 500 students from about 20 schools auditioned for the All-Region Bands. Blanco MS had 16 students place in the bands--more than any other 3A/1C school!

Congratulations to the following BMS students for earning a spot in the 2018 ATSSB All-Region Middle School Bands:

Symphonic Band
April B. (8) - 1st chair flute (Best in the Region!)
Emily W. (8) - 1st chair tenor sax (Best in the Region - 2nd consecutive year!)
Daniel J. (8) - 1st chair percussion (Best in the Region!)
Rayne C. (8) - 2nd chair bass clarinet (2nd best 8th grader in the Region!)
Julianna S. (8) - 4th chair trumpet (out of 60 trumpets!)
Lori L.(8) - 7th chair clarinet (out of 62 clarinets!)
Katie R. (8) - 7th chair flute (out of 54 flutes!)
Evelyn T. (7) - 9th chair trumpet (2nd best 7th grader in the Region!)

Concert Band
Cole T. (7) - 2nd chair trombone (2nd best 7th grader in the Region!)
Buddy H. (8) - 3rd chair percussion (Ranked 9th out of 44 percussionists!)
Preston G. (7) - 4th chair baritone (4th best 7th grader in the Region!)
Valen E. (8) - 5th chair flute (Ranked 13th out of 54 flutes!)
Fabian C. (6) - 5th chair trombone (Best 6th grader in the Region!)
Anastasia D. (7) - 6th chair flute (Ranked 14th out of 54 flutes!)
Isaac M. (7) - 8th chair alto sax (5th best 7th grader in the Region!)
Kaden L. (6) - 10th chair trumpet (Best 6th grader in the Region!)

Alternates
Simon H. (8) - 1st alternate percussion
Mathew B. (8) - 2nd alternate tuba
Deonte H. (8) - 2nd alternate bari sax


The All-Region Bands will perform a concert on Tuesday, February 6, at 7:00pm at LaVernia HS Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

Way to go, Panther Band! We are proud of your hard work and dedication!

Music Memory Link to Picture Slides

For Music Memory: 

Picture Slides to help with memory of titles and composers (click on link)

Welcome Back, Band!

Welcome back! So many exciting things are planned for the next few months. Here is just an outline of what is coming up for the middle school bands:

January 9-10 - Chair Test for 7th Period (this sets order for UIL)
January 26- Academic UIL Meet (music memory)
January 27 - ATSSB All-Region Band Auditions (select 6th-8th grade students)
February 6 - All-Region Band Clinic and Concert (those that make the band)
February 13 - Pre-UIL contest in Lytle (7th Period band only)
February 21 - Guest Clinician coming to work with the band (7th Period)
March 1 - UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest - Let's get another Sweepstakes award!
March 10 - Start of Spring Break

6th Grade Band has a goal to finish Book 1 by the end of this 6 weeks.

5th Grade Band will keep progressing on their instruments to prepare for their spring concert.(It shouldn't snow in April/May!)

Let's all give 100% and see how great we can be in 2018! Looking forward to the new year!