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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
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.
Friday, March 2, 2018
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!
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