Pre-UIL rehearsal and contest information

Pre-UIL Rehearsal/Concert – Wednesday, February 27, 2019 – 4pm-6pm - BMS cafeteria

We have a guest clinician from Lake Travis ISD coming to work with the band students after school. This is a required rehearsal for all 7^th-8^th grade band students that are competing at UIL. We will give a pre-UIL concert for parents, friends, and teachers at 5:45pm, and then students will be dismissed after everything has been packed away.  

Pre-UIL Contest – Thursday, February 28, 2019 – Performance at 2:40pm at Cuero HS

We are going to Cuero High School (920 E Broadway St, Cuero, TX 77954) for pre-UIL contest.

All eligible (based on 4^th 6 weeks report card) 7^th and 8^th grade UIL Varsity band students (not alternates) will be attending. Wear current band t-shirt and nice blue jeans. 

Schedule:

8:30am – 7^th & 8^th grade UIL band members will meet in the band hall for a rehearsal.

9:45am – Load bus and trailer.

10:00am – Depart Blanco MS.

11:00am-12:00pm – Lunch in San Marcos. Choices are Whataburger, McDonald’s, or Zaxby’s

1:30pm – Arrive at Cuero HS.

2:15pm – Warm-up in Cuero Band Hall.

2:40pm – Pre-UIL contest performance. This is open to the public. Parents may come and watch.

3:30pm – Depart for Blanco.  (possible stop at Buc-ees in Luling)

6:00pm – Approximate return time to BMS.

Click here for more information. 

ATSSB Region Band Results!

On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 32 students from Blanco Middle School traveled to LaVernia Jr. High to audition for a spot in the All-Region Band. More than 400 students from over 20 public and private schools attended this competition. The music the students had to prepare is very challenging. We are extremely pleased to announce that 15 of our BMS band students made the All-Region Band!

Symphonic Band:

Jacee Purvis (8) – 1^st Chair, Bass Clarinet – Best in the Region!

Katherine Windham (7) – 7^th Chair, Flute – Out of 59 flutes!

Concert Band:

Calla Nelson (6) – 3^rd Chair, Flute – Only 6^th grader to make the All-Region Band!

Anastasia Durham (8) – 5^th Chair, Flute

Kirstin Culak (8) – 3^rd Chair, Clarinet

Haleigh Charles (8) – 7^th Chair, Clarinet

Isaac Moya (8) – 3^rd Chair, Alto Saxophone

Christian Manriquez (8) – 1^st Chair, Trumpet

Kelly Karnes (8) – 4^th Chair, Trumpet

Evelyn Trammell (8) – 8^th Chair, Trumpet

Ever Garza (7) – 3^rd Chair, Trombone

Cole Tharp (8) – 4^th Chair, Trombone

Tyyler Flint (7) – 5^th Chair, Tuba

Jake Broyles (8) – 4^th Chair, Percussion

Noe Alegria (8) – 5^th Chair, Percussion (moved up from Alternate)

Alternates:

Logan McIntosh (8) – 1^st Alternate, Tenor Saxophone

Kolton Gaskamp (8) – 1^st Alternate, Trombone

Albert Palacios (7) – 2^nd Alternate, Clarinet

Preston Guinn (8) – 2^nd Alternate, Euphonium

Adrian Carrillo (8) – 3^rd Alternate, Euphonium

Students that placed in the All-Region Band will participate in a clinic and band concert on Tuesday, January 29. The concert begins at 7:00pm and will take place in the LaVernia HS Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. Way to go, band!

Pre-UIL contest date

The Band Events Calendar has been updated with Pre-UIL Concert Contest date and location.

Pre-UIL will be February 28, 2019 at Cuero HS. More information can be found on the calendar, and a letter will be sent home at the beginning of February.

This is for 7th and 8th grade Varsity Band.

Region Band Letter Sent Home

Parents,

A letter has been sent home about the Region Band auditions that will be on January 22. Please sign the 2nd page and return before January 22.

Click here for letter - sign and return before January 22

We need a few chaperones to attend this contest. If you are available, please contact Mrs. Conard ASAP.

Recordings Posted for Region Band Auditions

---->CLICK HERE FOR REGION BAND RECORDINGS <---

Sheet music and more information can be found HERE on the REGION BAND PAGE.

Free Christmas and Hanukkah Music!

Composer Randall Standridge has graciously put together this music pack for the holidays! Download it...it's free! Happy Holidays!

CLICK HERE FOR FREE SHEET MUSIC

Christmas Concerts this week!

5th Grade & HS Band Christmas Concert

Thursday, December 13, 2018

6:30pm

BHS Cafeteria

 

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Bands Christmas Concert

Friday, December 14, 2018

6:30pm

BHS Cafeteria 

 

Cost: FREE!

Invite all your friends and family! See you there! 

Happy Holidays!