Pre-UIL Competition - February 16th

Pre-UIL Competition ~ February 16, 2017

Here is information about Pre-UIL band competition that is happening next week.

Where are we going? Lytle High School, 18975 W FM 2790 S, 78052

Who is going? All eligible 7^th and 8^th grade band students (must have passed 3^rd 6 weeks or progress report)

What is the schedule?

8:00am – All 7^th & 8^th grade band members will meet in the band hall for a rehearsal.

9:30am – Load bus and trailer.

9:45am – Depart Blanco MS.

11:00am – Eat lunch at CiCi’s Pizza in San Antonio.

12:45pm – Arrive at Lytle HS. Unload bus and trailer.

1:30pm – Band goes into warm-up room.

2:00pm – Pre-UIL contest performance. This is open to the public. Parents may come and watch.

3:00pm – Depart for Blanco. (We will not stop on the way back.)

4:30pm – Approximate return time to BMS. Please make transportation arrangements if you normally ride the bus home. Students riding home with other students will need a parent note.

What should I wear?

2016-17 BMS Band T-Shirt and nice blue jeans. If you have not yet purchased a t-shirt, they are $15. Together, we are a team. Please do not wear anything that would draw attention to yourself.

What should I bring?

_____Instrument - in good, working order

_____Black binder - with music, scales, and warm-ups

_____Accessories  - valve oil, reeds, neck strap, mallets, etc.

_____Money - $7.25 for lunch (please bring exactly $7.25) (plus $1-$2 for a tip)

_____Positive attitude

This is a required performance and a test grade. The band director must be notified, in advance, if your child cannot attend.